Driving in Azerbaijan vs. Slovakia: Key Differences Explained

Azerbaijan and Slovakia present intriguing contrasts in their road regulations and driving practices. From varying speed limits and lane usage to distinct traffic signals, understanding these nuances is vital for ensuring secure travel. This comparison highlights essential distinctions that every traveler should consider for a safe journey in these unique countries.

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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	Slovakia
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

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

azerbaijan:

Marks the center on undivided roads.

slovakia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

azerbaijan:

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

slovakia:

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.

slovakia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

slovakia:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

slovakia:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

slovakia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

N/A

slovakia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

slovakia:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

slovakia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Azerbaijan	Slovakia
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	20-30 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	130 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: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	Electronic signs display current limits.
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common practice; fines can also be mailed.	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

azerbaijan:

40-60 km/h

slovakia:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

slovakia:

20-30 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

slovakia:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

slovakia:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

slovakia:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

slovakia:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits

slovakia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

slovakia:

Yes

Signals

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	Azerbaijan	Slovakia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Azerbaijan	Not used in Slovakia
Traffic Signs: Language	Azerbaijani; symbols are standard	Slovak; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Triangular-shaped with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

azerbaijan:

Not used in Azerbaijan

slovakia:

Not used in Slovakia

Traffic Signs: Language

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

slovakia:

Slovak; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

azerbaijan:

Triangle-shaped with red border

slovakia:

Triangular-shaped with red borders

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

azerbaijan:

Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown

slovakia:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

azerbaijan:

Varies by locality; check for signs

slovakia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Azerbaijan	Slovakia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required along with local license
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual technical inspection required	Mandatory and regular 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

slovakia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

azerbaijan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

slovakia:

International Driving Permit required along with local license

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

slovakia:

Mandatory and regular inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

slovakia:

Displayed on windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Azerbaijan		Slovakia
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

slovakia:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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

Limits: General Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.03%

slovakia:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

slovakia:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

slovakia:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Emergency Services

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	Azerbaijan		Slovakia
Contact: Traffic Police	102		158
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Call your insurance provider or local service		Check with your insurance provider or Slovak Assistance Service

Contact: Traffic Police

azerbaijan:

102

slovakia:

158

Contact: Roadside Assistance

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

slovakia:

Check with your insurance provider or Slovak Assistance Service

Penalties And Fines

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	Azerbaijan	Slovakia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed	Varies; €50 to €300, points on license possible
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Significant fines	€50 to €150, points in some regions
Common Fines: Phone Use	Significant fines, possible license points	€100 to €200, points in some regions
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines, points on license	€100 to €250, points on license possible
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 15 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

slovakia:

Varies; €50 to €300, points on license possible

Common Fines: Seat Belts

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

slovakia:

€50 to €150, points in some regions

Common Fines: Phone Use

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

slovakia:

€100 to €200, points in some regions

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

slovakia:

€100 to €250, points on license possible

Payment: On The Spot

azerbaijan:

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

slovakia:

Common

Payment: Deadline

azerbaijan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

slovakia:

Varies; typically 15 days to pay