Azerbaijan vs Tonga: Key Driving Differences Explained

Azerbaijan and Tonga present intriguing contrasts in their roadway regulations and driving customs. From the differing sides of the road that motorists navigate—right in Azerbaijan and left in Tonga—to variations in speed limits and lane usage, understanding these distinctions is vital for ensuring a secure and compliant travel experience abroad. Explore these essential driving guidelines to stay safe on your journey!

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RIGHT

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	Tonga
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the center on undivided roads.	Often used to separate traffic directions.
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.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
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

Driving Side

azerbaijan:

Right

tonga:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

azerbaijan:

Marks the center on undivided roads.

tonga:

Often used to separate traffic directions.

Overtaking: On Right

azerbaijan:

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

tonga:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

azerbaijan:

Use rightmost lane.

tonga:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

tonga:

Bus Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Reserved primarily for buses and sometimes other public transport vehicles.

tonga:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

Labeled 'BUS'; often marked by road signs.

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

tonga:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

azerbaijan:

Mainly in major cities and occasionally shared with bus lanes.

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

azerbaijan:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

azerbaijan:

Limited

tonga:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

azerbaijan:

Often designated for buses and public transport.

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

tonga:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

tonga:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Azerbaijan	Tonga
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	No specific highways with designated higher speed limits
Highways: Buses And Vans	110 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	110 km/h	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	No widespread use
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common practice; fines can also be mailed.	Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Urban Areas: Standard

azerbaijan:

40-60 km/h

tonga:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

azerbaijan:

20 km/h

tonga:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

90 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

tonga:

No specific highways with designated higher speed limits

Highways: Buses And Vans

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

azerbaijan:

110 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

azerbaijan:

Yes

tonga:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

azerbaijan:

Electronic signs display current limits

tonga:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

azerbaijan:

Yes

tonga:

No widespread use

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

azerbaijan:

Common practice; fines can also be mailed.

tonga:

Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Signals

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	Azerbaijan	Tonga
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Azerbaijan	Not commonly used in Tonga
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Use indicators appropriately
Traffic Signs: Language	Azerbaijani; symbols are standard	English and Tongan; 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

tonga:

Not commonly used in Tonga

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

azerbaijan:

Signal when exiting

tonga:

Use indicators appropriately

Traffic Signs: Language

azerbaijan:

Azerbaijani; symbols are standard

tonga:

English and Tongan; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

azerbaijan:

Triangle-shaped with red border

tonga:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Azerbaijan		Tonga
Right Turn On Red	Generally not allowed, unless a green arrow is shown		Prohibited
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

tonga:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

azerbaijan:

Varies by locality; check for signs

tonga:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Azerbaijan	Tonga
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual technical inspection required	Required; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Provided upon successful inspection	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

azerbaijan:

Annual technical inspection required

tonga:

Required; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

azerbaijan:

Provided upon successful inspection

tonga:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Azerbaijan		Tonga
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate use compared to some countries		Less frequent use compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

azerbaijan:

Moderate use compared to some countries

tonga:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

azerbaijan:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

tonga:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Azerbaijan	Tonga
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	Zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Occasional; fines and penalties apply	Common at specific times or checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.03%

tonga:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%

tonga:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

azerbaijan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

tonga:

Zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

azerbaijan:

Occasional; fines and penalties apply

tonga:

Common at specific times or checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

azerbaijan:

Can be substantial

tonga:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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	Azerbaijan		Tonga
Signaling: Exiting	Signal right when preparing to exit		Signal left when preparing to exit

Signaling: Exiting

azerbaijan:

Signal right when preparing to exit

tonga:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Azerbaijan	Tonga
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	102	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Call your insurance provider or local service	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

azerbaijan:

112

tonga:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

azerbaijan:

102

tonga:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

azerbaijan:

Call your insurance provider or local service

tonga:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

azerbaijan:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Azerbaijan	Tonga
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed	Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Significant fines	Mandatory; fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Significant fines, possible license points	Fines for handheld phone use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines, points on license	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; and fines can also be paid online or by mail	Common; fines usually paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Immediate payment preferred

Common Fines: Speeding

azerbaijan:

Varies; can be significant depending on excess speed

tonga:

Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police

Common Fines: Seat Belts

azerbaijan:

Significant fines

tonga:

Mandatory; fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, possible license points

tonga:

Fines for handheld phone use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

azerbaijan:

Significant fines, points on license

tonga:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

azerbaijan:

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

tonga:

Common; fines usually paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

azerbaijan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

tonga:

Immediate payment preferred