Azerbaijan vs Panama: Key Driving Differences Explained

Azerbaijan and Panama present intriguing contrasts in roadway regulations and driving customs. While Azerbaijan emphasizes strict lane usage and lower urban speed limits, Panama showcases a diverse array of cycle lanes and higher permissible alcohol limits. Understanding these distinctions is vital for ensuring a secure and smooth travel 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	Panama
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 and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited	Yes, in some urban areas
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 separated by barriers.
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.

panama:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

azerbaijan:

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

panama:

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.

panama:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

panama:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

panama:

Yes, in some urban areas

Cycle Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

panama:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

N/A

panama:

Bicycle symbols and often separated by barriers.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

panama:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

panama:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

panama:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

panama:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Azerbaijan	Panama
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	25-30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80-100 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	70-90 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.	Common

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

panama:

25-30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

panama:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

panama:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

panama:

70-90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

panama:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits

panama:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

panama:

Common

Signals

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	Azerbaijan	Panama
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Azerbaijan	Not used in Panama
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged, especially in urban areas
Traffic Signs: Language	Azerbaijani; symbols are standard	Spanish; 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

panama:

Not used in Panama

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

azerbaijan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

panama:

Unnecessary use discouraged, especially in urban areas

Traffic Signs: Language

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

panama:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

azerbaijan:

Triangle-shaped with red border

panama:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Azerbaijan		Panama
Right Turn On Red	Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown		Generally not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

azerbaijan:

Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown

panama:

Generally not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

azerbaijan:

Varies by locality; check for signs

panama:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Azerbaijan	Panama
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual technical inspection required	Mandatory every two years for new cars
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Provided upon successful inspection	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

panama:

International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

panama:

International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

panama:

Mandatory every two years for new cars

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

panama:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

panama:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Azerbaijan		Panama
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate use compared to some countries		Frequent use, especially in urban areas

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

azerbaijan:

Moderate use compared to some countries

panama:

Frequent use, especially in urban areas

Alcohol

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	Azerbaijan	Panama
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00% (zero tolerance)
Enforcement: Random Checks	Occasional; fines and penalties apply	Common, especially during weekends
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.03%

panama:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%

panama:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

panama:

0.00% (zero tolerance)

Enforcement: Random Checks

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

panama:

Common, especially during weekends

Enforcement: Fines

azerbaijan:

Can be substantial

panama:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Azerbaijan	Panama
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	102	104
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Call your insurance provider or local service	Contact insurance provider or services like Autorama
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

azerbaijan:

112

panama:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

azerbaijan:

102

panama:

104

Contact: Roadside Assistance

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

panama:

Contact insurance provider or services like Autorama

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

panama:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Azerbaijan	Panama
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed	Varies; $50 to $150, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Significant fines	$25 to $75
Common Fines: Phone Use	Significant fines, possible license points	Varies; fines and points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines, points on license	$50 to $150, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail	Rare; fines usually paid at designated locations

Common Fines: Speeding

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

panama:

Varies; $50 to $150, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

panama:

$25 to $75

Common Fines: Phone Use

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

panama:

Varies; fines and points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

panama:

$50 to $150, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

azerbaijan:

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

panama:

Rare; fines usually paid at designated locations