Driving in Estonia vs. Monaco: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the roads of Estonia and Monaco, travelers should be aware of the stark contrasts in traffic regulations and safety practices. From varying speed limits to distinct lane markings, each country presents unique driving challenges. Understanding these nuances is vital for ensuring a smooth and secure journey while abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in estonia is 87

1.704 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for estonia is 1.704 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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	Estonia	Monaco
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed if traffic conditions permit.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited, mostly on main roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Predominantly for buses.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Labeled ‘BUS’.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Shared with small vehicles or buses.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	Standard speed limits apply

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

estonia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

estonia:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Overtaking: On Right

estonia:

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

monaco:

Allowed if traffic conditions permit.

Bus Lanes: Presence

estonia:

Yes

monaco:

Limited, mostly on main roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

estonia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

monaco:

Predominantly for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

estonia:

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

monaco:

Labeled ‘BUS’.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

estonia:

Yes

monaco:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

estonia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

monaco:

Shared with small vehicles or buses.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

estonia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

monaco:

Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

estonia:

N/A

monaco:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

estonia:

Yes

monaco:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

estonia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Speeds Limits

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	Estonia	Monaco
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	N/A
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h (summer period: May to October)	N/A
Highways: Buses And Vans	110 km/h (summer period: May to October)	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-90 km/h	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	Standard speed limits apply
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common for traffic violations

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

estonia:

90 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

estonia:

90 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

estonia:

80 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

estonia:

110 km/h (summer period: May to October)

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Buses And Vans

estonia:

110 km/h (summer period: May to October)

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

estonia:

80-90 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

estonia:

Yes

monaco:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

estonia:

Electronic signs display current limits

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

estonia:

Yes

monaco:

Common for traffic violations

Signals

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	Estonia	Monaco
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]	Yellow	Amber
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Estonia	Rare in Monaco, usually not used
Traffic Signs: Language	Estonian; symbols are standard	French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]

estonia:

Yellow

monaco:

Amber

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

estonia:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

monaco:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

estonia:

Not used in Estonia

monaco:

Rare in Monaco, usually not used

Traffic Signs: Language

estonia:

Estonian; symbols are standard

monaco:

French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

estonia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

monaco:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Estonia		Monaco
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited unless indicated by a sign		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

estonia:

Prohibited unless indicated by a sign

monaco:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

estonia:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

monaco:

Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Documentation

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	Estonia	Monaco
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required every year; proof must be carried	Required annually; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on the vehicle windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

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

estonia:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

monaco:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

estonia:

Required every year; proof must be carried

monaco:

Required annually; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

estonia:

Displayed on the windshield

monaco:

Displayed on the vehicle windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

estonia:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Alcohol

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	Estonia	Monaco
Limits: General Drivers	0.02%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Can be substantial; varies by severity

Limits: General Drivers

estonia:

0.02%

monaco:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

estonia:

0.00%

monaco:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

estonia:

0.00%; zero tolerance

monaco:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

estonia:

Common; checkpoints used

monaco:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

estonia:

Varies; can be substantial

monaco:

Can be substantial; varies by severity

Emergency Services

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	Estonia	Monaco
Contact: General Emergency	112	112 or 18
Contact: Traffic Police	112	Local police also available on 911 using GSM
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Available through service providers or insurance
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

estonia:

112

monaco:

112 or 18

Contact: Traffic Police

estonia:

112

monaco:

Local police also available on 911 using GSM

Contact: Roadside Assistance

estonia:

Check with your insurance provider

monaco:

Available through service providers or insurance

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

estonia:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Estonia	Monaco
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; substantial fines apply	Varies; fines are substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply, points on license	Fine applies if not used
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	Substantial fines issued
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	High fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes	Possible; varies
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must pay within specified period to avoid additional penalties	Varies; typically must be settled soon

Common Fines: Speeding

estonia:

Varies; substantial fines apply

monaco:

Varies; fines are substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

estonia:

Fines apply, points on license

monaco:

Fine applies if not used

Common Fines: Phone Use

estonia:

Fines apply, points on license

monaco:

Substantial fines issued

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

estonia:

Fines apply, points on license

monaco:

High fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

estonia:

Yes

monaco:

Possible; varies

Payment: Deadline

estonia:

Varies; typically must pay within specified period to avoid additional penalties

monaco:

Varies; typically must be settled soon