Driving in Bulgaria vs. Tunisia: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Bulgaria and Tunisia, understanding the distinct regulations and practices can enhance your travel experience. From lane usage and speed limits to documentation requirements, this comparison reveals significant contrasts that can impact your journey. Familiarizing yourself with these variations ensures a safer and more enjoyable ride in both countries.

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Driving Side

The driving side in bulgaria is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in bulgaria is 75

1.368 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for bulgaria is 1.368 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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	Bulgaria	Tunisia
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Not typically permitted.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Primarily reserved for public transport.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A

Overtaking: On Right

bulgaria:

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

tunisia:

Not typically permitted.

Bus Lanes: Presence

bulgaria:

Yes

tunisia:

Bus Lanes: Usage

bulgaria:

Primarily reserved for public transport.

tunisia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

bulgaria:

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

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

bulgaria:

Yes

tunisia:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

bulgaria:

Exclusive for bicycles.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

bulgaria:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

tunisia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Bulgaria	Tunisia
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	140 km/h	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

bulgaria:

80 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

bulgaria:

140 km/h

tunisia:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

bulgaria:

100 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

bulgaria:

100 km/h

tunisia:

80 km/h

Signals

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	Bulgaria	Tunisia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Bulgaria	Not typically used
Traffic Signs: Language	Bulgarian; symbols are standard	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

bulgaria:

Not used in Bulgaria

tunisia:

Not typically used

Traffic Signs: Language

bulgaria:

Bulgarian; symbols are standard

tunisia:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

bulgaria:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

tunisia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Bulgaria		Tunisia
Right Turn On Red	Not generally allowed		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless indicated otherwise by signs		Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Right Turn On Red

bulgaria:

Not generally allowed

tunisia:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

bulgaria:

Permitted unless indicated otherwise by signs

tunisia:

Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Documentation

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	Bulgaria	Tunisia
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 with International Driving Permit	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, proof required	Mandatory; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

bulgaria:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

bulgaria:

Accepted for short visits with International Driving Permit

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

bulgaria:

Yes, proof required

tunisia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

bulgaria:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

tunisia:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bulgaria:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bulgaria:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Bulgaria		Tunisia
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

bulgaria:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

tunisia:

Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

bulgaria:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

tunisia:

Moderate use

Alcohol

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	Bulgaria	Tunisia
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used	Common; checkpoints used broadly
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Substantial; varies by offense

Limits: Underage Drivers

bulgaria:

0.00%

tunisia:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

bulgaria:

Common; checkpoints used

tunisia:

Common; checkpoints used broadly

Enforcement: Fines

bulgaria:

Substantial

tunisia:

Substantial; varies by offense

Emergency Services

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	Bulgaria	Tunisia
Contact: General Emergency	112	197
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies by region	197
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local providers	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

bulgaria:

112

tunisia:

197

Contact: Traffic Police

bulgaria:

Varies by region

tunisia:

197

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bulgaria:

Check with your insurance provider or local providers

tunisia:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bulgaria:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bulgaria:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Bulgaria	Tunisia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; often €20 to €150, points on license	Varies; DT 40 to DT 500
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Up to €50	DT 40
Common Fines: Phone Use	Up to €50	DT 60
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; typically fined and points on license	Varies; DT 60 to DT 200
Payment: On The Spot	Common; fines often paid onsite	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

bulgaria:

Varies; often €20 to €150, points on license

tunisia:

Varies; DT 40 to DT 500

Common Fines: Seat Belts

bulgaria:

Up to €50

tunisia:

DT 40

Common Fines: Phone Use

bulgaria:

Up to €50

tunisia:

DT 60

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

bulgaria:

Varies; typically fined and points on license

tunisia:

Varies; DT 60 to DT 200

Payment: On The Spot

bulgaria:

Common; fines often paid onsite

tunisia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

bulgaria:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

tunisia:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay