Azerbaijan vs Netherlands: Key Driving Differences Explained

Explore the distinct driving landscapes of Azerbaijan and the Netherlands, where regulations and road etiquette diverge significantly. From lane markings and speed limits to alcohol thresholds and emergency contacts, understanding these variances is crucial for ensuring a secure journey abroad. Discover how these two nations shape their road experiences uniquely.

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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	Netherlands
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the center on undivided roads.	Not commonly used in the Netherlands, replaced by solid white lines on the road edges.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Not typically used; centerlines are usually white.
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', 'LIJNBUS' or 'TAXI'; 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 often distinct red coloring.
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.

netherlands:

Not commonly used in the Netherlands, replaced by solid white lines on the road edges.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

azerbaijan:

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

netherlands:

Not typically used; centerlines are usually white.

Overtaking: On Right

azerbaijan:

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

netherlands:

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.

netherlands:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

netherlands:

Labeled 'BUS', 'LIJNBUS' or 'TAXI'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

netherlands:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

netherlands:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

N/A

netherlands:

Bicycle symbols and often distinct red coloring.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

netherlands:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

netherlands:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Azerbaijan	Netherlands
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	100-130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	110 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	110 km/h	80-100 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common practice; fines can also be mailed.	Yes, but fines are often mailed after citation

Urban Areas: Standard

azerbaijan:

40-60 km/h

netherlands:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

netherlands:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

netherlands:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

netherlands:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

netherlands:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

netherlands:

100-130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

netherlands:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

netherlands:

80-100 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

netherlands:

Yes, but fines are often mailed after citation

Signals

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	Azerbaijan	Netherlands
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Azerbaijan	Not used in Netherlands
Traffic Signs: Language	Azerbaijani; symbols are standard	Dutch; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

azerbaijan:

Not used in Azerbaijan

netherlands:

Not used in Netherlands

Traffic Signs: Language

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

netherlands:

Dutch; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

azerbaijan:

Triangle-shaped with red border

netherlands:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Azerbaijan		Netherlands
Right Turn On Red	Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown		Not allowed unless a green arrow is present
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Usually prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs

Right Turn On Red

azerbaijan:

Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown

netherlands:

Not allowed unless a green arrow is present

U- Turns Allowed

azerbaijan:

Varies by locality; check for signs

netherlands:

Usually prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs

Documentation

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	Azerbaijan	Netherlands
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit not necessary
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for up to 185 days if accompanied by an International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual technical inspection required	Periodic technical inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Provided upon successful inspection	No sticker used; information in vehicle registration
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

netherlands:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not necessary

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

netherlands:

Accepted for up to 185 days if accompanied by an International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

netherlands:

Periodic technical inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

netherlands:

No sticker used; information in vehicle registration

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

netherlands:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Azerbaijan		Netherlands
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

netherlands:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Azerbaijan	Netherlands
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Occasional; fines and penalties apply	Common; checkpoints used
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Can be substantial, and may lead to license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.03%

netherlands:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%

netherlands:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

netherlands:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

netherlands:

Common; checkpoints used

Enforcement: Fines

azerbaijan:

Can be substantial

netherlands:

Can be substantial, and may lead to license suspension

Roundabouts

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	Azerbaijan		Netherlands
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning immediately upon entry		No signal required unless exiting immediately

Signaling: Entering

azerbaijan:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

netherlands:

No signal required unless exiting immediately

Emergency Services

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	Azerbaijan	Netherlands
Contact: Traffic Police	102	Call 112 for police assistance
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Call your insurance provider or local service	Check with your insurance provider or ANWB
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: Traffic Police

azerbaijan:

102

netherlands:

Call 112 for police assistance

Contact: Roadside Assistance

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

netherlands:

Check with your insurance provider or ANWB

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

netherlands:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Azerbaijan	Netherlands
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed	Varies; can be significant, points on license
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	Possible; fines also typically paid online or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; payment within specified period required

Common Fines: Speeding

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

netherlands:

Varies; can be significant, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

netherlands:

Fines apply, points on license

Common Fines: Phone Use

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

netherlands:

Fines apply, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

netherlands:

Fines apply, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

azerbaijan:

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

netherlands:

Possible; fines also typically paid online or by mail

Payment: Deadline

azerbaijan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

netherlands:

Varies; payment within specified period required