Driving in Germany vs. Monaco: Key Safety Differences

Exploring the contrasts between Germany and Monaco reveals intriguing aspects of road regulations and practices. While Germany boasts variable speed limits and extensive bicycle lanes, Monaco emphasizes strict protocols for right turns and alcohol limits. Understanding these distinctions is vital for ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience on their unique roadways.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in germany is 90

1.814 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for germany is 1.814 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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	Germany	Monaco
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used; white lines are standard.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Marks temporary lanes or roadworks.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Overtaking: On Right	Generally prohibited, except in traffic jams or on multi-lane roads when the left lane is moving slower.	Allowed if traffic conditions permit.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited, mostly on main roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis. Bicycles may be allowed.	Predominantly for buses.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with 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 lane.	Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	Standard speed limits apply

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

germany:

Not commonly used; white lines are standard.

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

germany:

Marks temporary lanes or roadworks.

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Overtaking: On Right

germany:

Generally prohibited, except in traffic jams or on multi-lane roads when the left lane is moving slower.

monaco:

Allowed if traffic conditions permit.

Bus Lanes: Presence

germany:

Yes

monaco:

Limited, mostly on main roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

germany:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis. Bicycles may be allowed.

monaco:

Predominantly for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

germany:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with signs.

monaco:

Labeled ‘BUS’.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

germany:

Yes

monaco:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

germany:

Exclusive for bicycles.

monaco:

Shared with small vehicles or buses.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

germany:

Bicycle symbols and colored lane.

monaco:

Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

germany:

Yes

monaco:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

germany:

Electronic signs display current limits.

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Speeds Limits

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	Germany	Monaco
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	N/A
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	Recommended 130 km/h, no fixed maximum	N/A
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 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	Common	Common for traffic violations

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

germany:

100 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

germany:

80-100 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

germany:

80 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

germany:

Recommended 130 km/h, no fixed maximum

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Buses And Vans

germany:

100 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

germany:

80-100 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

germany:

Yes

monaco:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

germany:

Electronic signs display current limits

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

germany:

Common

monaco:

Common for traffic violations

Signals

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	Germany	Monaco
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	Indicates the light is about to change to green	Rare in Monaco, usually not used
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	French; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

germany:

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

germany:

Indicates the light is about to change to green

monaco:

Rare in Monaco, usually not used

Traffic Signs: Language

germany:

German; symbols are standard

monaco:

French; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Germany		Monaco
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless a green arrow sign is present		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited in many areas; check for signs		Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

germany:

Not allowed unless a green arrow sign is present

monaco:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

germany:

Prohibited in many areas; check for signs

monaco:

Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Documentation

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	Germany	Monaco
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for up to 6 months; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory, every 2 years	Required annually; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on rear license plate	Displayed on the vehicle windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

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

germany:

Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed

monaco:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

germany:

Accepted for up to 6 months; International Driving Permit recommended

monaco:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

germany:

Mandatory, every 2 years

monaco:

Required annually; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

germany:

Displayed on rear license plate

monaco:

Displayed on the vehicle windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

germany:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Germany		Monaco
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Move to the side and stop if necessary		Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

germany:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

monaco:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Germany	Monaco
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial, varies by offense	Can be substantial; varies by severity

Limits: Professional Drivers

germany:

0.00%

monaco:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

germany:

Common

monaco:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

germany:

Can be substantial, varies by offense

monaco:

Can be substantial; varies by severity

Emergency Services

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	Germany	Monaco
Contact: General Emergency	112	112 or 18
Contact: Traffic Police	110	Local police also available on 911 using GSM
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or ADAC	Available through service providers or insurance
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

germany:

112

monaco:

112 or 18

Contact: Traffic Police

germany:

110

monaco:

Local police also available on 911 using GSM

Contact: Roadside Assistance

germany:

Check with your insurance provider or ADAC

monaco:

Available through service providers or insurance

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

germany:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Germany	Monaco
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €10 to over €600, points on license	Varies; fines are substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	€30 to €60	Fine applies if not used
Common Fines: Phone Use	€100, points on license	Substantial fines issued
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	€90 to €200, points on license	High fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Possible; varies
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 1 to 4 weeks to pay	Varies; typically must be settled soon

Common Fines: Speeding

germany:

Varies; €10 to over €600, points on license

monaco:

Varies; fines are substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

germany:

€30 to €60

monaco:

Fine applies if not used

Common Fines: Phone Use

germany:

€100, points on license

monaco:

Substantial fines issued

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

germany:

€90 to €200, points on license

monaco:

High fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

germany:

Common

monaco:

Possible; varies

Payment: Deadline

germany:

Varies; typically 1 to 4 weeks to pay

monaco:

Varies; typically must be settled soon