Azerbaijan vs Brazil: Unique Driving Rules Uncovered

Azerbaijan and Brazil exhibit notable contrasts in their road regulations and driving practices. From varying speed limits and overtaking rules to distinct traffic signals, understanding these variations is essential for ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey. Explore this comparison to navigate the unique driving landscapes of both countries with confidence.

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Driving Side

The driving side in azerbaijan is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in azerbaijan is 49

0.647 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for azerbaijan is 0.647 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Azerbaijan	Brazil
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the center on undivided roads.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	In some cases, such as if the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.	Reserved exclusively for buses; sometimes bicycles are allowed.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.	Labeled 'ÔNIBUS'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	Limited	No
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Often designated for buses and public transport.	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

azerbaijan:

Marks the center on undivided roads.

brazil:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

azerbaijan:

Yes

brazil:

Overtaking: On Right

azerbaijan:

In some cases, such as if the vehicle ahead is turning left.

brazil:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.

brazil:

Reserved exclusively for buses; sometimes bicycles are allowed.

Bus Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

brazil:

Labeled 'ÔNIBUS'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

brazil:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

brazil:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

N/A

brazil:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

brazil:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

brazil:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

brazil:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

brazil:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Azerbaijan	Brazil
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	60-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	60-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	60-90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	80-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	110 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	110 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common practice; fines can also be mailed.	Yes

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

brazil:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

brazil:

60-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

brazil:

60-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

brazil:

60-90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

brazil:

80-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

brazil:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

brazil:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

brazil:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits

brazil:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

brazil:

Yes

Signals

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	Azerbaijan	Brazil
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Azerbaijan	Not used in Brazil
Traffic Signs: Language	Azerbaijani; symbols are standard	Portuguese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

azerbaijan:

Not used in Azerbaijan

brazil:

Not used in Brazil

Traffic Signs: Language

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

brazil:

Portuguese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

azerbaijan:

Triangle-shaped with red border

brazil:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Azerbaijan		Brazil
Right Turn On Red	Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed unless a sign prohibits it

Right Turn On Red

azerbaijan:

Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown

brazil:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

azerbaijan:

Varies by locality; check for signs

brazil:

Allowed unless a sign prohibits it

Documentation

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	Azerbaijan	Brazil
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended, national licenses accepted for up to 180 days
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended, national licenses accepted for up to 180 days
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual technical inspection required	Required every year for passenger vehicles
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Provided upon successful inspection	Displayed on windshield or license plate
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

brazil:

International Driving Permit recommended, national licenses accepted for up to 180 days

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

brazil:

International Driving Permit recommended, national licenses accepted for up to 180 days

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

brazil:

Required every year for passenger vehicles

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

brazil:

Displayed on windshield or license plate

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

brazil:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Azerbaijan		Brazil
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate use compared to some countries		Less frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

azerbaijan:

Moderate use compared to some countries

brazil:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Azerbaijan	Brazil
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Occasional; fines and penalties apply	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Substantial for any offense; applies strict zero-tolerance policy
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Results in immediate license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.03%

brazil:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

brazil:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

brazil:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

azerbaijan:

Can be substantial

brazil:

Substantial for any offense; applies strict zero-tolerance policy

Test Refusal

azerbaijan:

Can result in license suspension

brazil:

Results in immediate license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Azerbaijan	Brazil
Contact: General Emergency	112	190
Contact: Traffic Police	102	191
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Call your insurance provider or local service	Check with your insurance provider or recommended local services
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended, especially at night

Contact: General Emergency

azerbaijan:

112

brazil:

190

Contact: Traffic Police

azerbaijan:

102

brazil:

191

Contact: Roadside Assistance

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

brazil:

Check with your insurance provider or recommended local services

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

brazil:

Recommended, especially at night

Penalties And Fines

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	Azerbaijan	Brazil
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed	Varies; can be substantial, often over R$100
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	High fines with potential imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Significant fines	Fines for all unrestrained passengers
Common Fines: Phone Use	Significant fines, possible license points	Fines and points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines, points on license	Fines and points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail	Commonly used; E-ticket systems available
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; generally 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

brazil:

Varies; can be substantial, often over R$100

Common Fines: Alcohol

azerbaijan:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

brazil:

High fines with potential imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

brazil:

Fines for all unrestrained passengers

Common Fines: Phone Use

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

brazil:

Fines and points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

brazil:

Fines and points on license

Payment: On The Spot

azerbaijan:

Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail

brazil:

Commonly used; E-ticket systems available

Payment: Deadline

azerbaijan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

brazil:

Varies; generally 30 days to pay