Driving in Germany vs. Senegal: Key Safety Differences

Driving in Germany and Senegal presents distinct contrasts that every traveler should be aware of. From lane markings and speed limits to alcohol regulations and emergency contacts, understanding these variances is crucial for safe navigation. Explore the unique aspects of road etiquette, vehicle documentation, and penalties to ensure a smooth journey in these countries.

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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	Senegal
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used; white lines are standard.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Marks temporary lanes or roadworks.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Generally prohibited, except in traffic jams or on multi-lane roads when the left lane is moving slower.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis. Bicycles may be allowed.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored lane.	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

germany:

Not commonly used; white lines are standard.

senegal:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

germany:

Marks temporary lanes or roadworks.

senegal:

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

Overtaking: On Right

germany:

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

senegal:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

germany:

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

senegal:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

germany:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with signs.

senegal:

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

Cycle Lanes: Markings

germany:

Bicycle symbols and colored lane.

senegal:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

germany:

N/A

senegal:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

germany:

Yes

senegal:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

germany:

Electronic signs display current limits.

senegal:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Germany	Senegal
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	Recommended 130 km/h, no fixed maximum	110 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common	Yes

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

germany:

100 km/h

senegal:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

germany:

80-100 km/h

senegal:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

germany:

Recommended 130 km/h, no fixed maximum

senegal:

110 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

germany:

80-100 km/h

senegal:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

germany:

Yes

senegal:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

germany:

Electronic signs display current limits

senegal:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

germany:

Common

senegal:

Yes

Signals

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	Germany		Senegal
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates the light is about to change to green		Not used in Senegal
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard		French; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

germany:

Indicates the light is about to change to green

senegal:

Not used in Senegal

Traffic Signs: Language

germany:

German; symbols are standard

senegal:

French; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Germany		Senegal
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless a green arrow sign is present		Not commonly allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited in many areas; check for signs		Allowed at intersections unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

germany:

Not allowed unless a green arrow sign is present

senegal:

Not commonly allowed

U- Turns Allowed

germany:

Prohibited in many areas; check for signs

senegal:

Allowed at intersections unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Germany	Senegal
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed	Accepted for short visits; 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	Annual inspection required; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on rear license plate	Displayed on license plate or windshield

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

germany:

Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed

senegal:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

germany:

Accepted for up to 6 months; International Driving Permit recommended

senegal:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

germany:

Mandatory, every 2 years

senegal:

Annual inspection required; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

germany:

Displayed on rear license plate

senegal:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Germany	Senegal
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries	Frequent use compared to some countries
Pedestrians Priority	Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks	Pedestrians have right of way at marked crossings
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Move to the side and stop if necessary	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

germany:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

senegal:

Frequent use compared to some countries

Pedestrians Priority

germany:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

senegal:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crossings

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

germany:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

senegal:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Germany	Senegal
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial, varies by offense	Can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

germany:

0.05%

senegal:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

germany:

0.00%

senegal:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

germany:

Common

senegal:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

germany:

Can be substantial, varies by offense

senegal:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Germany	Senegal
Contact: General Emergency	112	18 or 17
Contact: Traffic Police	110	17
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or ADAC	Check with your insurance provider

Contact: General Emergency

germany:

112

senegal:

18 or 17

Contact: Traffic Police

germany:

110

senegal:

Contact: Roadside Assistance

germany:

Check with your insurance provider or ADAC

senegal:

Check with your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Germany	Senegal
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €10 to over €600, points on license	Varies; 10,000 CFA to 50,000 CFA
Common Fines: Seat Belts	€30 to €60	10,000 CFA
Common Fines: Phone Use	€100, points on license	Varies; significant fines
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	€90 to €200, points on license	Varies; substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Yes; often required immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 1 to 4 weeks to pay	Varies; typically 7 to 30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

germany:

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

senegal:

Varies; 10,000 CFA to 50,000 CFA

Common Fines: Seat Belts

germany:

€30 to €60

senegal:

10,000 CFA

Common Fines: Phone Use

germany:

€100, points on license

senegal:

Varies; significant fines

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

germany:

€90 to €200, points on license

senegal:

Varies; substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

germany:

Common

senegal:

Yes; often required immediately

Payment: Deadline

germany:

Varies; typically 1 to 4 weeks to pay

senegal:

Varies; typically 7 to 30 days