Azerbaijan vs Montenegro: Driving Differences Explained

Azerbaijan and Montenegro present unique road regulations that every traveler should be aware of. From lane markings and speed limits to traffic signals and penalties, understanding these distinctions can significantly enhance driving safety abroad. Explore the key contrasts to navigate these diverse terrains confidently and responsibly.

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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	Montenegro
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.	Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.
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 with road signs and pavement markings.
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.	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	Not applicable

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

azerbaijan:

Marks the center on undivided roads.

montenegro:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

azerbaijan:

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

montenegro:

Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.

Bus Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.

montenegro:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

montenegro:

Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

montenegro:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

montenegro:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

N/A

montenegro:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

montenegro:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

montenegro:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

montenegro:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

montenegro:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Azerbaijan	Montenegro
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	50 km/h
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	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	110 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	110 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	Not applicable
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common practice; fines can also be mailed.	Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot

Urban Areas: Standard

azerbaijan:

40-60 km/h

montenegro:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

montenegro:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

montenegro:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

montenegro:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

montenegro:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

montenegro:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits

montenegro:

Not applicable

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

montenegro:

Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot

Signals

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	Azerbaijan	Montenegro
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Azerbaijan	Not used in Montenegro
Traffic Signs: Language	Azerbaijani; symbols are standard	Montenegrin; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Triangle-shaped with red border and white background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

azerbaijan:

Not used in Azerbaijan

montenegro:

Not used in Montenegro

Traffic Signs: Language

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

montenegro:

Montenegrin; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

azerbaijan:

Triangle-shaped with red border

montenegro:

Triangle-shaped with red border and white background

Turns

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	Azerbaijan		Montenegro
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		Sometimes allowed, check for signs

Right Turn On Red

azerbaijan:

Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown

montenegro:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

azerbaijan:

Varies by locality; check for signs

montenegro:

Sometimes allowed, check for signs

Documentation

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	Azerbaijan	Montenegro
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual technical inspection required	Yes, periodic inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Provided upon successful inspection	Displayed on windshield

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

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

montenegro:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

montenegro:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

montenegro:

Yes, periodic inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

montenegro:

Displayed on windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Azerbaijan		Montenegro
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate use compared to some countries		Use common but regulated

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

azerbaijan:

Moderate use compared to some countries

montenegro:

Use common but regulated

Alcohol

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	Azerbaijan	Montenegro
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Occasional; fines and penalties apply	Common; checkpoints used regularly
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: Underage Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

montenegro:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

montenegro:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Enforcement: Fines

azerbaijan:

Can be substantial

montenegro:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Azerbaijan		Montenegro
Contact: Traffic Police	102		122
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Call your insurance provider or local service		Available from several organizations; check locally

Contact: Traffic Police

azerbaijan:

102

montenegro:

122

Contact: Roadside Assistance

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

montenegro:

Available from several organizations; check locally

Penalties And Fines

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	Azerbaijan	Montenegro
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed	Varies; can be up to €1,200 for severe offenses
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Significant fines	Fines apply, amount varies
Common Fines: Phone Use	Significant fines, possible license points	Fines apply, amount varies
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines, points on license	Fines apply, amount varies
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail	Common for minor offenses
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Usually within 8 days

Common Fines: Speeding

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

montenegro:

Varies; can be up to €1,200 for severe offenses

Common Fines: Seat Belts

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Common Fines: Phone Use

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Payment: On The Spot

azerbaijan:

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

montenegro:

Common for minor offenses

Payment: Deadline

azerbaijan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

montenegro:

Usually within 8 days