Iceland vs. Slovakia: Driving Differences Uncovered

When traveling abroad, understanding nuances in road regulations is essential for ensuring a secure journey. This comparison between Iceland and Slovakia reveals notable distinctions in lane usage, speed limits, and alcohol regulations. From variable speed signs to the strictness of seat belt laws, discover how these two countries prioritize driver awareness and road safety.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in iceland is 93

2.229 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for iceland is 2.229 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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	Iceland	Slovakia
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas	List length: 4	List length: 5
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses; usage by taxis is sometimes permitted.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas

iceland:

List length: 4

slovakia:

List length: 5

Bus Lanes: Usage

iceland:

Reserved for buses; usage by taxis is sometimes permitted.

slovakia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

iceland:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

slovakia:

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

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

iceland:

slovakia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

iceland:

N/A

slovakia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Iceland	Slovakia
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	20-30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h on gravel roads	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h on paved roads	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h on paved roads	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

iceland:

30 km/h

slovakia:

20-30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

iceland:

80 km/h on gravel roads

slovakia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

iceland:

90 km/h on paved roads

slovakia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

iceland:

80 km/h on paved roads

slovakia:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

iceland:

90 km/h

slovakia:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

iceland:

90 km/h

slovakia:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

iceland:

80 km/h

slovakia:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

iceland:

slovakia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

iceland:

N/A

slovakia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Signals

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	Iceland	Slovakia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	N/A	Not used in Slovakia
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Horn Usage: Penalties	N/A	Fines may apply for misuse
Hand Signals: Common Usage	N/A	Rare, as vehicle indicators are expected
Traffic Signs: Language	Icelandic; symbols are standard	Slovak; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red borders	Triangular-shaped with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

iceland:

N/A

slovakia:

Not used in Slovakia

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

iceland:

Signal when entering and exiting

slovakia:

Signal when exiting

Horn Usage: Penalties

iceland:

N/A

slovakia:

Fines may apply for misuse

Hand Signals: Common Usage

iceland:

N/A

slovakia:

Rare, as vehicle indicators are expected

Traffic Signs: Language

iceland:

Icelandic; symbols are standard

slovakia:

Slovak; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

iceland:

Triangular with red borders

slovakia:

Triangular-shaped with red borders

Turns

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	Iceland		Slovakia
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

iceland:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs

slovakia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Iceland	Slovakia
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required along with local license
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Mandatory and regular inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

iceland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

slovakia:

International Driving Permit required along with local license

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

iceland:

Annual inspection required

slovakia:

Mandatory and regular inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

iceland:

Displayed on the windshield

slovakia:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

iceland:

Not mandatory

slovakia:

Mandatory

Alcohol

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	Iceland	Slovakia
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00% - zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial penalties can apply	Can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and fine	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

iceland:

0.05%

slovakia:

0.00%

Limits: Professional Drivers

iceland:

0.02%

slovakia:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

iceland:

0.00% - zero tolerance

slovakia:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

iceland:

Common

slovakia:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

iceland:

Substantial penalties can apply

slovakia:

Can be substantial

Test Refusal

iceland:

Can result in license suspension and fine

slovakia:

Can result in license suspension

Roundabouts

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	Iceland		Slovakia
Signaling: Entering	Signal when entering and exiting		Signal if turning immediately upon entry
Signaling: Exiting	Signal when preparing to exit		Signal right when preparing to exit

Signaling: Entering

iceland:

Signal when entering and exiting

slovakia:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Signaling: Exiting

iceland:

Signal when preparing to exit

slovakia:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Iceland	Slovakia
Contact: Traffic Police	National Police number 112	158
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact local towing services or insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or Slovak Assistance Service
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

Contact: Traffic Police

iceland:

National Police number 112

slovakia:

158

Contact: Roadside Assistance

iceland:

Contact local towing services or insurance provider

slovakia:

Check with your insurance provider or Slovak Assistance Service

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

iceland:

Not mandatory

slovakia:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Iceland	Slovakia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can be substantial depending on the offense	Varies; €50 to €300, points on license possible
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory; fines apply	€50 to €150, points in some regions
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines if found using without hands-free	€100 to €200, points in some regions
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	€100 to €250, points on license possible
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines often need to be paid promptly	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be paid within specific time frame	Varies; typically 15 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

iceland:

Varies; fines can be substantial depending on the offense

slovakia:

Varies; €50 to €300, points on license possible

Common Fines: Seat Belts

iceland:

Mandatory; fines apply

slovakia:

€50 to €150, points in some regions

Common Fines: Phone Use

iceland:

Fines if found using without hands-free

slovakia:

€100 to €200, points in some regions

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

iceland:

Fines and points on license

slovakia:

€100 to €250, points on license possible

Payment: On The Spot

iceland:

Possible; fines often need to be paid promptly

slovakia:

Common

Payment: Deadline

iceland:

Varies; typically must be paid within specific time frame

slovakia:

Varies; typically 15 days to pay