Azerbaijan vs. Lithuania: Driving Differences Explained

When exploring the roads of Azerbaijan and Lithuania, drivers encounter notable distinctions in traffic regulations and practices. From speed limits to lane usage, understanding these variations is crucial for a safe journey. Azerbaijan's unique approaches contrast with Lithuania's structured rules, emphasizing the importance of awareness while navigating abroad.

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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	Lithuania
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the center on undivided roads.	Separation of opposing traffic directions.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Passing permitted with caution.
Overtaking: On Right	In some cases, such as if the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed on multi-lane roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; 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.

lithuania:

Separation of opposing traffic directions.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

azerbaijan:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

lithuania:

Passing permitted with caution.

Overtaking: On Right

azerbaijan:

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

lithuania:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.

lithuania:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

lithuania:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

lithuania:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

lithuania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

N/A

lithuania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

lithuania:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

lithuania:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

lithuania:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

lithuania:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Azerbaijan	Lithuania
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	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	110 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	110 km/h	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, issued by police.

Urban Areas: Standard

azerbaijan:

40-60 km/h

lithuania:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

lithuania:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

lithuania:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

lithuania:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

lithuania:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

lithuania:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

lithuania:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

lithuania:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits

lithuania:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

lithuania:

Yes, issued by police.

Signals

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	Azerbaijan	Lithuania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Azerbaijan	Indicates prepared to start
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged
Traffic Signs: Language	Azerbaijani; symbols are standard	Lithuanian; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

azerbaijan:

Not used in Azerbaijan

lithuania:

Indicates prepared to start

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

azerbaijan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

lithuania:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Traffic Signs: Language

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

lithuania:

Lithuanian; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Azerbaijan		Lithuania
Right Turn On Red	Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
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

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

azerbaijan:

Varies by locality; check for signs

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Azerbaijan	Lithuania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual technical inspection required	Mandatory annual check
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Provided upon successful inspection	Displayed on license plate or windshield

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

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

lithuania:

Mandatory annual check

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

lithuania:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Azerbaijan		Lithuania
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Common practice
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate use compared to some countries		Less frequent use compared to some countries

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

azerbaijan:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

lithuania:

Common practice

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

azerbaijan:

Moderate use compared to some countries

lithuania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Azerbaijan	Lithuania
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Occasional; fines and penalties apply	Common, particularly at night and weekends
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Substantial; varies based on BAC level
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for severe offenses	Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Results in penalties and license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.03%

lithuania:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

lithuania:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

lithuania:

Common, particularly at night and weekends

Enforcement: Fines

azerbaijan:

Can be substantial

lithuania:

Substantial; varies based on BAC level

Enforcement: Imprisonment

azerbaijan:

Possible for severe offenses

lithuania:

Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses

Test Refusal

azerbaijan:

Can result in license suspension

lithuania:

Results in penalties and license suspension

Emergency Services

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

Contact: Traffic Police

azerbaijan:

102

lithuania:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

lithuania:

Contact your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Azerbaijan	Lithuania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed	Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Significant fines	Mandatory, fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Significant fines, possible license points	Fines apply, use of hands-free device required
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines, points on license	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail	Yes, by police

Common Fines: Speeding

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

lithuania:

Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit

Common Fines: Alcohol

azerbaijan:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

lithuania:

High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

lithuania:

Mandatory, fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

lithuania:

Fines apply, use of hands-free device required

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

lithuania:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

azerbaijan:

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

lithuania:

Yes, by police