Driving in Germany vs. Tunisia: Key Differences Explained

When exploring road regulations, understanding the nuances between Germany and Tunisia is crucial for ensuring safe travels. Key distinctions include lane markings, speed limits, and traffic signals. While Germany boasts a more structured approach with dedicated cycle and bus lanes, Tunisia features unique road etiquette and driving protocols that every visitor should heed.

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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	Tunisia
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.	Not typically permitted.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis. Bicycles may be allowed.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored lane.	N/A
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.

tunisia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

germany:

Marks temporary lanes or roadworks.

tunisia:

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.

tunisia:

Not typically permitted.

Bus Lanes: Presence

germany:

Yes

tunisia:

Bus Lanes: Usage

germany:

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

tunisia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

germany:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with signs.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

germany:

Yes

tunisia:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

germany:

Exclusive for bicycles.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

germany:

Bicycle symbols and colored lane.

tunisia:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

germany:

N/A

tunisia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

germany:

Yes

tunisia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

germany:

Electronic signs display current limits.

tunisia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Germany	Tunisia
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	Recommended 130 km/h, no fixed maximum	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	80 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

tunisia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

germany:

80-100 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

germany:

Recommended 130 km/h, no fixed maximum

tunisia:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

germany:

100 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

germany:

80-100 km/h

tunisia:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

germany:

Yes

tunisia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

germany:

Electronic signs display current limits

tunisia:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

germany:

Common

tunisia:

Yes

Signals

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	Germany	Tunisia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates the light is about to change to green	Not typically used
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

germany:

Indicates the light is about to change to green

tunisia:

Not typically used

Traffic Signs: Language

germany:

German; symbols are standard

tunisia:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

germany:

Triangle-shaped with red border

tunisia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

germany:

Not allowed unless a green arrow sign is present

tunisia:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

germany:

Prohibited in many areas; check for signs

tunisia:

Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Documentation

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	Germany	Tunisia
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; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory, every 2 years	Mandatory; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on rear license plate	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

germany:

Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

germany:

Accepted for up to 6 months; International Driving Permit recommended

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

germany:

Mandatory, every 2 years

tunisia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

germany:

Displayed on rear license plate

tunisia:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

germany:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

germany:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

germany:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

tunisia:

Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

germany:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

tunisia:

Moderate use

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

germany:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

tunisia:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Germany	Tunisia
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common; checkpoints used broadly
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial, varies by offense	Substantial; varies by offense

Limits: Underage Drivers

germany:

0.00%

tunisia:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

germany:

Common

tunisia:

Common; checkpoints used broadly

Enforcement: Fines

germany:

Can be substantial, varies by offense

tunisia:

Substantial; varies by offense

Emergency Services

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	Germany	Tunisia
Contact: General Emergency	112	197
Contact: Traffic Police	110	197
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or ADAC	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

germany:

112

tunisia:

197

Contact: Traffic Police

germany:

110

tunisia:

197

Contact: Roadside Assistance

germany:

Check with your insurance provider or ADAC

tunisia:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

germany:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

germany:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Germany	Tunisia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €10 to over €600, points on license	Varies; DT 40 to DT 500
Common Fines: Seat Belts	€30 to €60	DT 40
Common Fines: Phone Use	€100, points on license	DT 60
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	€90 to €200, points on license	Varies; DT 60 to DT 200
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 1 to 4 weeks to pay	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

germany:

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

tunisia:

Varies; DT 40 to DT 500

Common Fines: Seat Belts

germany:

€30 to €60

tunisia:

DT 40

Common Fines: Phone Use

germany:

€100, points on license

tunisia:

DT 60

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

germany:

€90 to €200, points on license

tunisia:

Varies; DT 60 to DT 200

Payment: On The Spot

germany:

Common

tunisia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

germany:

Varies; typically 1 to 4 weeks to pay

tunisia:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay