Azerbaijan vs Serbia: Key Driving Differences Explained

Azerbaijan and Serbia present unique distinctions in their road regulations and driving customs, crucial for ensuring safety on foreign journeys. From speed limits and lane usage to emergency contact numbers, each country has its own set of rules. Understanding these variations can significantly enhance your travel experience and promote safer navigation while 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	Serbia
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'; 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

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

azerbaijan:

Marks the center on undivided roads.

serbia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

azerbaijan:

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

serbia:

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.

serbia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

serbia:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

serbia:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

serbia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

N/A

serbia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

serbia:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

serbia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Azerbaijan	Serbia
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	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	110 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	110 km/h	80 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common practice; fines can also be mailed.	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

azerbaijan:

40-60 km/h

serbia:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

serbia:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

serbia:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

serbia:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

serbia:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

serbia:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

serbia:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

serbia:

80 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

serbia:

Yes

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

azerbaijan:

Not used in Azerbaijan

serbia:

Not used in Serbia

Traffic Signs: Language

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

serbia:

Serbian; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Azerbaijan		Serbia
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		Varies by city; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

azerbaijan:

Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown

serbia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

azerbaijan:

Varies by locality; check for signs

serbia:

Varies by city; check for signs

Documentation

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	Azerbaijan	Serbia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit may be required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual technical inspection required	Mandatory periodic inspections
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

serbia:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit may be required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

serbia:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

serbia:

Mandatory periodic inspections

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

serbia:

Displayed on windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Azerbaijan		Serbia
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

serbia:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Azerbaijan		Serbia
Enforcement: Random Checks	Occasional; fines and penalties apply		Common; police regularly perform checks
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial		Substantial, varies by severity

Enforcement: Random Checks

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

serbia:

Common; police regularly perform checks

Enforcement: Fines

azerbaijan:

Can be substantial

serbia:

Substantial, varies by severity

Emergency Services

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	Azerbaijan		Serbia
Contact: Traffic Police	102		192
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Call your insurance provider or local service		1987

Contact: Traffic Police

azerbaijan:

102

serbia:

192

Contact: Roadside Assistance

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

serbia:

1987

Penalties And Fines

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	Azerbaijan	Serbia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed	Varies; typically €20 to €100, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; heavy fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Significant fines	€20 to €40
Common Fines: Phone Use	Significant fines, possible license points	€30 to €50
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines, points on license	€30 to €50, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail	Yes, possible for smaller fines
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 8 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

serbia:

Varies; typically €20 to €100, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

azerbaijan:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

serbia:

Varies; heavy fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

serbia:

€20 to €40

Common Fines: Phone Use

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

serbia:

€30 to €50

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

serbia:

€30 to €50, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

azerbaijan:

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

serbia:

Yes, possible for smaller fines

Payment: Deadline

azerbaijan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

serbia:

Varies; typically 8 days to pay