Driving in Azerbaijan vs. Estonia: Key Safety Differences

Azerbaijan and Estonia present distinct contrasts in their road regulations and driving customs. From lane markings to speed limits, the nuances are crucial for ensuring a safe journey. Whether it’s the unique approach to bus lanes or varying alcohol limits, knowing these disparities can greatly enhance your travel experience and safeguard your well-being on foreign roads.

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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	Estonia
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.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
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

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

azerbaijan:

Marks the center on undivided roads.

estonia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

azerbaijan:

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

estonia:

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.

estonia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

estonia:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

estonia:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

estonia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

N/A

estonia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

estonia:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

estonia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Azerbaijan	Estonia
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	110 km/h (summer period: May to October)
Highways: Buses And Vans	110 km/h	110 km/h (summer period: May to October)
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	110 km/h	80-90 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common practice; fines can also be mailed.	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

azerbaijan:

40-60 km/h

estonia:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

estonia:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

estonia:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

estonia:

110 km/h (summer period: May to October)

Highways: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

estonia:

110 km/h (summer period: May to October)

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

estonia:

80-90 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

estonia:

Yes

Signals

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	Azerbaijan	Estonia
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]	Amber	Yellow
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Azerbaijan	Not used in Estonia
Traffic Signs: Language	Azerbaijani; symbols are standard	Estonian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]

azerbaijan:

Amber

estonia:

Yellow

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

azerbaijan:

Not used in Azerbaijan

estonia:

Not used in Estonia

Traffic Signs: Language

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

estonia:

Estonian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

azerbaijan:

Triangle-shaped with red border

estonia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Azerbaijan		Estonia
Right Turn On Red	Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown		Prohibited unless indicated by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

azerbaijan:

Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown

estonia:

Prohibited unless indicated by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

azerbaijan:

Varies by locality; check for signs

estonia:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Azerbaijan		Estonia
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual technical inspection required		Required every year; proof must be carried
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Provided upon successful inspection		Displayed on the windshield

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

estonia:

Required every year; proof must be carried

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

estonia:

Displayed on the windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Azerbaijan		Estonia
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

estonia:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Azerbaijan	Estonia
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Occasional; fines and penalties apply	Common; checkpoints used
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.03%

estonia:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

estonia:

Common; checkpoints used

Enforcement: Fines

azerbaijan:

Can be substantial

estonia:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Azerbaijan		Estonia
Contact: Traffic Police	102		112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Call your insurance provider or local service		Check with your insurance provider

Contact: Traffic Police

azerbaijan:

102

estonia:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

estonia:

Check with your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Azerbaijan	Estonia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed	Varies; substantial fines apply
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Significant fines	Fines apply, points on license
Common Fines: Phone Use	Significant fines, possible license points	Fines apply, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines, points on license	Fines apply, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically must pay within specified period to avoid additional penalties

Common Fines: Speeding

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

estonia:

Varies; substantial fines apply

Common Fines: Seat Belts

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

estonia:

Fines apply, points on license

Common Fines: Phone Use

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

estonia:

Fines apply, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

estonia:

Fines apply, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

azerbaijan:

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

estonia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

azerbaijan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

estonia:

Varies; typically must pay within specified period to avoid additional penalties