Azerbaijan vs. Mexico: Key Driving Differences Explained

When venturing abroad, understanding the nuances of road regulations is crucial for ensuring a secure journey. This comparison between Azerbaijan and Mexico reveals vital distinctions in lane markings, speed limits, and alcohol regulations. Whether navigating urban streets or rural highways, being aware of these driving variations can help enhance road safety and compliance.

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RIGHT

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	Mexico
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; sometimes allows other forms of public transportation.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or specific to the city regulations.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.	Mainly in urban areas for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and sometimes 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.

mexico:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

azerbaijan:

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

mexico:

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.

mexico:

Reserved for buses; sometimes allows other forms of public transportation.

Bus Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

mexico:

Labeled 'BUS' or specific to the city regulations.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

mexico:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

mexico:

Mainly in urban areas for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

N/A

mexico:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

mexico:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

mexico:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

mexico:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

mexico:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Azerbaijan	Mexico
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	100-120 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, particularly in high traffic areas

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

mexico:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

mexico:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

mexico:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

mexico:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

mexico:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

mexico:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

mexico:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

mexico:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits

mexico:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

mexico:

Yes, particularly in high traffic areas

Signals

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	Azerbaijan	Mexico
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Azerbaijan	Not used in Mexico
Traffic Signs: Language	Azerbaijani; symbols are standard	Spanish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Triangular signs with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

azerbaijan:

Not used in Azerbaijan

mexico:

Not used in Mexico

Traffic Signs: Language

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

mexico:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

azerbaijan:

Triangle-shaped with red border

mexico:

Triangular signs with red border

Turns

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	Azerbaijan		Mexico
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		Generally permitted unless prohibited by signs, or where visibility is limited

Right Turn On Red

azerbaijan:

Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown

mexico:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

azerbaijan:

Varies by locality; check for signs

mexico:

Generally permitted unless prohibited by signs, or where visibility is limited

Documentation

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	Azerbaijan	Mexico
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
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	Varies by state; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Provided upon successful inspection	Displayed on the windshield
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

mexico:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

mexico:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

mexico:

Varies by state; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

mexico:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

mexico:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

mexico:

Not mandatory

Alcohol

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	Azerbaijan	Mexico
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Occasional; fines and penalties apply	Common in urban areas, especially during holidays

Limits: General Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.03%

mexico:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%

mexico:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

mexico:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

mexico:

Common in urban areas, especially during holidays

Emergency Services

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	Azerbaijan	Mexico
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	102	066 or 911
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Call your insurance provider or local service	Check with your insurance provider or 'Angeles Verdes'
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

azerbaijan:

112

mexico:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

azerbaijan:

102

mexico:

066 or 911

Contact: Roadside Assistance

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

mexico:

Check with your insurance provider or 'Angeles Verdes'

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

mexico:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

mexico:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Azerbaijan	Mexico
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed	Varies; $40 to $200, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Significant fines	Varies, up to $50, points in some states
Common Fines: Phone Use	Significant fines, possible license points	Varies; can lead to significant fines
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines, points on license	Varies; can be substantial, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail	Common; may be paid to officers directly, although formal procedure is preferred
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; system improvements for online payments

Common Fines: Speeding

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

mexico:

Varies; $40 to $200, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

mexico:

Varies, up to $50, points in some states

Common Fines: Phone Use

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

mexico:

Varies; can lead to significant fines

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

mexico:

Varies; can be substantial, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

azerbaijan:

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

mexico:

Common; may be paid to officers directly, although formal procedure is preferred

Payment: Deadline

azerbaijan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

mexico:

Varies; system improvements for online payments