Azerbaijan vs Kuwait: Key Driving Differences Explained

When comparing the driving regulations of Azerbaijan and Kuwait, distinct variations emerge that are crucial for road safety. Key differences include speed limits, lane usage, and alcohol tolerance levels. Understanding these disparities will help ensure a secure and compliant driving experience in either country.

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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	Kuwait
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.	Not commonly practiced.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.	Reserved for buses.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
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.

kuwait:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

azerbaijan:

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

kuwait:

Not commonly practiced.

Bus Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.

kuwait:

Reserved for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

kuwait:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

kuwait:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

kuwait:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

N/A

kuwait:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

kuwait:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

kuwait:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

kuwait:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

kuwait:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Azerbaijan	Kuwait
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	45-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	45 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80-120 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	70-90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	110 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	110 km/h	80-90 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

kuwait:

45-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

kuwait:

45 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

kuwait:

80-120 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

kuwait:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

kuwait:

70-90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

kuwait:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

kuwait:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

kuwait:

80-90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

kuwait:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits

kuwait:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

kuwait:

Yes

Signals

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	Azerbaijan	Kuwait
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Azerbaijan	Not used
Traffic Signs: Language	Azerbaijani; symbols are standard	Arabic; English is commonly used alongside Arabic
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Triangular-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

azerbaijan:

Not used in Azerbaijan

kuwait:

Not used

Traffic Signs: Language

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

kuwait:

Arabic; English is commonly used alongside Arabic

Traffic Signs: Warning

azerbaijan:

Triangle-shaped with red border

kuwait:

Triangular-shaped with red border

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

azerbaijan:

Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown

kuwait:

Prohibited unless signs allow

U- Turns Allowed

azerbaijan:

Varies by locality; check for signs

kuwait:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Azerbaijan	Kuwait
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual technical inspection required	Annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Provided upon successful inspection	Displayed on the vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

kuwait:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

kuwait:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

kuwait:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

kuwait:

Displayed on the vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

kuwait:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

kuwait:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Azerbaijan		Kuwait
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

kuwait:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Azerbaijan	Kuwait
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Occasional; fines and penalties apply	Less common
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Significant fines and legal consequences
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for severe offenses	Possible for any alcohol consumption while driving

Limits: General Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.03%

kuwait:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

kuwait:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

kuwait:

Less common

Enforcement: Fines

azerbaijan:

Can be substantial

kuwait:

Significant fines and legal consequences

Enforcement: Imprisonment

azerbaijan:

Possible for severe offenses

kuwait:

Possible for any alcohol consumption while driving

Emergency Services

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	Azerbaijan	Kuwait
Contact: Traffic Police	102	112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Call your insurance provider or local service	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: Traffic Police

azerbaijan:

102

kuwait:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

kuwait:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

kuwait:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

kuwait:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Azerbaijan	Kuwait
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed	Varies; may include points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Very severe penalties for any alcohol
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Significant fines	Fines applicable
Common Fines: Phone Use	Significant fines, possible license points	Fines applicable
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	Yes, possible
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically within 30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

kuwait:

Varies; may include points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

azerbaijan:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

kuwait:

Very severe penalties for any alcohol

Common Fines: Seat Belts

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

kuwait:

Fines applicable

Common Fines: Phone Use

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

kuwait:

Fines applicable

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

kuwait:

Fines and points on license

Payment: On The Spot

azerbaijan:

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

kuwait:

Yes, possible

Payment: Deadline

azerbaijan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

kuwait:

Varies; typically within 30 days