Azerbaijan vs Bulgaria: Key Driving Differences Explained

When navigating the roads of Azerbaijan and Bulgaria, drivers must be aware of notable distinctions that impact travel safety. From lane usage and speed limits to alcohol regulations and fines, this comparison highlights their unique traffic norms. Understanding these key variations will help ensure a smoother, safer experience behind the wheel in both countries.

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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	Bulgaria
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the center on undivided roads.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Right	In some cases, such as if the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.	Primarily reserved for public transport.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; 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.

bulgaria:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

azerbaijan:

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

bulgaria:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Bus Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.

bulgaria:

Primarily reserved for public transport.

Bus Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

bulgaria:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

bulgaria:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

bulgaria:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

N/A

bulgaria:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

bulgaria:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

bulgaria:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

bulgaria:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

bulgaria:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Azerbaijan	Bulgaria
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	140 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	110 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	110 km/h	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: Standard

azerbaijan:

40-60 km/h

bulgaria:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

bulgaria:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

bulgaria:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

bulgaria:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

bulgaria:

140 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

bulgaria:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

bulgaria:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

bulgaria:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits

bulgaria:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

bulgaria:

Yes

Signals

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	Azerbaijan	Bulgaria
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Azerbaijan	Not used in Bulgaria
Traffic Signs: Language	Azerbaijani; symbols are standard	Bulgarian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Triangle-shaped with a red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

azerbaijan:

Not used in Azerbaijan

bulgaria:

Not used in Bulgaria

Traffic Signs: Language

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

bulgaria:

Bulgarian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

azerbaijan:

Triangle-shaped with red border

bulgaria:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

Turns

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	Azerbaijan		Bulgaria
Right Turn On Red	Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown		Not generally allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Permitted unless indicated otherwise by signs

Right Turn On Red

azerbaijan:

Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown

bulgaria:

Not generally allowed

U- Turns Allowed

azerbaijan:

Varies by locality; check for signs

bulgaria:

Permitted unless indicated otherwise by signs

Documentation

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	Azerbaijan	Bulgaria
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual technical inspection required	Yes, proof required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Provided upon successful inspection	Displayed on license plate or windshield

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

bulgaria:

Accepted for short visits with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

bulgaria:

Yes, proof required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

bulgaria:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Azerbaijan		Bulgaria
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

bulgaria:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Azerbaijan	Bulgaria
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Occasional; fines and penalties apply	Common; checkpoints used
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Substantial

Limits: General Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.03%

bulgaria:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

bulgaria:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

bulgaria:

Common; checkpoints used

Enforcement: Fines

azerbaijan:

Can be substantial

bulgaria:

Substantial

Emergency Services

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	Azerbaijan		Bulgaria
Contact: Traffic Police	102		Varies by region
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Call your insurance provider or local service		Check with your insurance provider or local providers

Contact: Traffic Police

azerbaijan:

102

bulgaria:

Varies by region

Contact: Roadside Assistance

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

bulgaria:

Check with your insurance provider or local providers

Penalties And Fines

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	Azerbaijan	Bulgaria
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed	Varies; often €20 to €150, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Significant fines	Up to €50
Common Fines: Phone Use	Significant fines, possible license points	Up to €50
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines, points on license	Varies; typically fined and points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail	Common; fines often paid onsite

Common Fines: Speeding

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

bulgaria:

Varies; often €20 to €150, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

bulgaria:

Up to €50

Common Fines: Phone Use

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

bulgaria:

Up to €50

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

bulgaria:

Varies; typically fined and points on license

Payment: On The Spot

azerbaijan:

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

bulgaria:

Common; fines often paid onsite