Driving Differences: Israel vs Tunisia Safety Guide

When exploring the roads of Israel and Tunisia, understanding the distinct driving regulations and practices is essential for a safe journey. Key differences include lane usage, speed limits, and traffic signal protocols, which significantly impact road behavior. This comparison will guide you in navigating each country's unique driving landscape effectively.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in israel is 88

2.116 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for israel is 2.116 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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	Israel	Tunisia
Overtaking: On Right	Prohibited except for special circumstances like overtaking a vehicle that is turning left.	Not typically permitted.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	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

Overtaking: On Right

israel:

Prohibited except for special circumstances like overtaking a vehicle that is turning left.

tunisia:

Not typically permitted.

Bus Lanes: Presence

israel:

Yes

tunisia:

Bus Lanes: Usage

israel:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

tunisia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

israel:

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

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

israel:

Yes

tunisia:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

israel:

Exclusive for bicycles.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

israel:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

tunisia:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

israel:

N/A

tunisia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

israel:

Yes

tunisia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

israel:

Electronic signs display current limits.

tunisia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Israel	Tunisia
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	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

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

israel:

80 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

israel:

80 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

israel:

100-120 km/h

tunisia:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

israel:

100 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

israel:

80-100 km/h

tunisia:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

israel:

Yes

tunisia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

israel:

Electronic signs display current limits

tunisia:

N/A

Signals

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	Israel	Tunisia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Used before green light.	Not typically used
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use prohibited; local ordinances apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Hebrew, Arabic, English; symbols are international	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

israel:

Used before green light.

tunisia:

Not typically used

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

israel:

Unnecessary use prohibited; local ordinances apply

tunisia:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

israel:

Hebrew, Arabic, English; symbols are international

tunisia:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

israel:

Triangular-shaped with red border

tunisia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Israel		Tunisia
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited unless a sign permits		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Varies; check for signs		Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Right Turn On Red

israel:

Prohibited unless a sign permits

tunisia:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

israel:

Varies; check for signs

tunisia:

Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Documentation

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	Israel	Tunisia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required; proof may be required	Mandatory; proof may be required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory but recommended	Not mandatory

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

israel:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

israel:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

israel:

Annual inspection required; proof may be required

tunisia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

israel:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

israel:

Not mandatory but recommended

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Israel		Tunisia
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate use compared to some countries		Moderate use

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

israel:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

tunisia:

Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

israel:

Moderate use compared to some countries

tunisia:

Moderate use

Alcohol

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	Israel	Tunisia
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used regularly	Common; checkpoints used broadly
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines, varies depending on offense	Substantial; varies by offense

Limits: Professional Drivers

israel:

0.01%

tunisia:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

israel:

0.01%

tunisia:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

israel:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

tunisia:

Common; checkpoints used broadly

Enforcement: Fines

israel:

Substantial fines, varies depending on offense

tunisia:

Substantial; varies by offense

Emergency Services

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	Israel	Tunisia
Contact: General Emergency	100	197
Contact: Traffic Police	Check local numbers	197
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

israel:

100

tunisia:

197

Contact: Traffic Police

israel:

Check local numbers

tunisia:

197

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

israel:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

israel:

Recommended

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Israel	Tunisia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be substantial, points on license	Varies; DT 40 to DT 500
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines issued, points possible	DT 40
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines issued, usually high, points on license	DT 60
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines issued, points on license	Varies; DT 60 to DT 200
Payment: On The Spot	Possible in some cases; usually paid online or by mail	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

israel:

Varies; can be substantial, points on license

tunisia:

Varies; DT 40 to DT 500

Common Fines: Alcohol

israel:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

tunisia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

israel:

Fines issued, points possible

tunisia:

DT 40

Common Fines: Phone Use

israel:

Fines issued, usually high, points on license

tunisia:

DT 60

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

israel:

Fines issued, points on license

tunisia:

Varies; DT 60 to DT 200

Payment: On The Spot

israel:

Possible in some cases; usually paid online or by mail

tunisia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

israel:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

tunisia:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay