Driving in Azerbaijan vs. Senegal: Key Differences Explained

Azerbaijan and Senegal present distinct driving environments that emphasize unique road regulations and safety protocols. Notably, speed limits, lane usage, and traffic etiquette vary significantly. For instance, Azerbaijan allows overtaking primarily on the right, while Senegal emphasizes pedestrian rights at marked crossings. Understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a safe driving experience 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	Senegal
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
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.

senegal:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

azerbaijan:

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

senegal:

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.

senegal:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

senegal:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

senegal:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

senegal:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

N/A

senegal:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

senegal:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

senegal:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

senegal:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

senegal:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Azerbaijan	Senegal
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	80 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

Urban Areas: Standard

azerbaijan:

40-60 km/h

senegal:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

senegal:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

senegal:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

senegal:

80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

senegal:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

senegal:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

senegal:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits

senegal:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

senegal:

Yes

Signals

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	Azerbaijan		Senegal
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Azerbaijan		Not used in Senegal
Traffic Signs: Language	Azerbaijani; symbols are standard		French; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

azerbaijan:

Not used in Azerbaijan

senegal:

Not used in Senegal

Traffic Signs: Language

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

senegal:

French; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Azerbaijan		Senegal
Right Turn On Red	Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown		Not commonly allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed at intersections unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

azerbaijan:

Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown

senegal:

Not commonly allowed

U- Turns Allowed

azerbaijan:

Varies by locality; check for signs

senegal:

Allowed at intersections unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Azerbaijan		Senegal
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual technical inspection required		Annual inspection required; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Provided upon successful inspection		Displayed on license plate or windshield

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

senegal:

Annual inspection required; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

senegal:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Azerbaijan		Senegal
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate use compared to some countries		Frequent use compared to some countries
Pedestrians Priority	Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks		Pedestrians have right of way at marked crossings

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

azerbaijan:

Moderate use compared to some countries

senegal:

Frequent use compared to some countries

Pedestrians Priority

azerbaijan:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

senegal:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crossings

Alcohol

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	Azerbaijan		Senegal
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%		0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Occasional; fines and penalties apply		Common; checkpoints used frequently

Limits: General Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.03%

senegal:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

senegal:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Emergency Services

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	Azerbaijan	Senegal
Contact: General Emergency	112	18 or 17
Contact: Traffic Police	102	17
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Call your insurance provider or local service	Check with your insurance provider

Contact: General Emergency

azerbaijan:

112

senegal:

18 or 17

Contact: Traffic Police

azerbaijan:

102

senegal:

Contact: Roadside Assistance

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

senegal:

Check with your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Azerbaijan	Senegal
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed	Varies; 10,000 CFA to 50,000 CFA
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Significant fines	10,000 CFA
Common Fines: Phone Use	Significant fines, possible license points	Varies; significant fines
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines, points on license	Varies; substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail	Yes; often required immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 7 to 30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

senegal:

Varies; 10,000 CFA to 50,000 CFA

Common Fines: Seat Belts

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

senegal:

10,000 CFA

Common Fines: Phone Use

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

senegal:

Varies; significant fines

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

senegal:

Varies; substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

azerbaijan:

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

senegal:

Yes; often required immediately

Payment: Deadline

azerbaijan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

senegal:

Varies; typically 7 to 30 days