Driving in Kazakhstan vs. Tunisia: Key Safety Insights

When exploring the roads of Kazakhstan and Tunisia, understanding the key distinctions in their driving regulations is essential for a safe journey. From lane usage to speed limits and emergency protocols, each country presents unique guidelines. Discover how these variances impact your travel experience and enhance your awareness on the road.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in kazakhstan is 64

0.471 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for kazakhstan is 0.471 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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	Kazakhstan	Tunisia
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Not typically permitted.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled with specific signs and road markings.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Varies by region	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles where present.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.	N/A

Overtaking: On Right

kazakhstan:

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

tunisia:

Not typically permitted.

Bus Lanes: Presence

kazakhstan:

Yes

tunisia:

Bus Lanes: Usage

kazakhstan:

Reserved for buses.

tunisia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

kazakhstan:

Labeled with specific signs and road markings.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

kazakhstan:

Varies by region

tunisia:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

kazakhstan:

Exclusive for bicycles where present.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

kazakhstan:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

tunisia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Kazakhstan	Tunisia
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-90 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-80 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h

Urban Areas: Standard

kazakhstan:

40-60 km/h

tunisia:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

kazakhstan:

20 km/h

tunisia:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

kazakhstan:

80-90 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

kazakhstan:

70-80 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

kazakhstan:

70-80 km/h

tunisia:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

kazakhstan:

90 km/h

tunisia:

80 km/h

Signals

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	Kazakhstan	Tunisia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Kazakhstan	Not typically used
Traffic Signs: Language	Kazakh and Russian; symbols are standard	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

kazakhstan:

Not used in Kazakhstan

tunisia:

Not typically used

Traffic Signs: Language

kazakhstan:

Kazakh and Russian; symbols are standard

tunisia:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

kazakhstan:

Triangular with red border

tunisia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Kazakhstan		Tunisia
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Right Turn On Red

kazakhstan:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

tunisia:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

kazakhstan:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

tunisia:

Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Documentation

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	Kazakhstan	Tunisia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit may be recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit may be recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory annual vehicle inspection	Mandatory; proof may be required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory

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

kazakhstan:

Accepted; International Driving Permit may be recommended

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

kazakhstan:

Accepted; International Driving Permit may be recommended

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

kazakhstan:

Mandatory annual vehicle inspection

tunisia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

kazakhstan:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

kazakhstan:

Recommended

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Kazakhstan		Tunisia
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

kazakhstan:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

tunisia:

Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic

Alcohol

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	Kazakhstan	Tunisia
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common; checkpoints used broadly
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial; varies by offense

Limits: General Drivers

kazakhstan:

0.00%

tunisia:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

kazakhstan:

0.00%

tunisia:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

kazakhstan:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

tunisia:

Common; checkpoints used broadly

Enforcement: Fines

kazakhstan:

Varies; can be substantial

tunisia:

Substantial; varies by offense

Emergency Services

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	Kazakhstan	Tunisia
Contact: General Emergency	112	197
Contact: Traffic Police	Call 102	197
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

kazakhstan:

112

tunisia:

197

Contact: Traffic Police

kazakhstan:

Call 102

tunisia:

197

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

kazakhstan:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

kazakhstan:

Recommended

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Kazakhstan	Tunisia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be up to several hundred USD equivalent	Varies; DT 40 to DT 500
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, potential imprisonment	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply for non-use	DT 40
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for handheld use while driving	DT 60
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Substantial fines	Varies; DT 60 to DT 200
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines can also be paid online or via banks	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

kazakhstan:

Varies; can be up to several hundred USD equivalent

tunisia:

Varies; DT 40 to DT 500

Common Fines: Alcohol

kazakhstan:

Substantial fines, potential imprisonment

tunisia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

kazakhstan:

Fines apply for non-use

tunisia:

DT 40

Common Fines: Phone Use

kazakhstan:

Fines apply for handheld use while driving

tunisia:

DT 60

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

kazakhstan:

Substantial fines

tunisia:

Varies; DT 60 to DT 200

Payment: On The Spot

kazakhstan:

Possible; fines can also be paid online or via banks

tunisia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

kazakhstan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

tunisia:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay