Driving Differences: Latvia vs. Monaco Explained

When exploring the roads of Latvia and Monaco, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that shape their experiences. From lane markings and speed limits to alcohol consumption laws, these countries showcase unique approaches to road safety. Understanding these contrasts is crucial for ensuring a smooth and secure journey in both destinations.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in latvia is 71

1.692 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for latvia is 1.692 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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	Latvia	Monaco
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Overtaking: On Right	Not commonly practiced; generally only when the lane is clear.	Allowed if traffic conditions permit.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited, mostly on main roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Predominantly for buses.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Labeled ‘BUS’.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Shared with small vehicles or buses.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Standard speed limits apply

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

latvia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

latvia:

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

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Overtaking: On Right

latvia:

Not commonly practiced; generally only when the lane is clear.

monaco:

Allowed if traffic conditions permit.

Bus Lanes: Presence

latvia:

Yes

monaco:

Limited, mostly on main roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

latvia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

monaco:

Predominantly for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

latvia:

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

monaco:

Labeled ‘BUS’.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

latvia:

Yes

monaco:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

latvia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

monaco:

Shared with small vehicles or buses.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

latvia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

monaco:

Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

latvia:

N/A

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Speeds Limits

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	Latvia	Monaco
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	N/A
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	N/A
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	Standard speed limits apply
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines are often issued immediately	Common for traffic violations

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

latvia:

90 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

latvia:

80 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

latvia:

80 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

latvia:

100 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Buses And Vans

latvia:

90 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

latvia:

80 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

latvia:

Yes

monaco:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

latvia:

Electronic signs display current limits

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

latvia:

Common; fines are often issued immediately

monaco:

Common for traffic violations

Signals

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	Latvia	Monaco
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Latvia	Rare in Monaco, usually not used
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	Latvian; symbols are standard	French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red borders	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

latvia:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

monaco:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

latvia:

Not used in Latvia

monaco:

Rare in Monaco, usually not used

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

latvia:

Signal when entering and exiting

monaco:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

latvia:

Latvian; symbols are standard

monaco:

French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

latvia:

Triangle-shaped with red borders

monaco:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Latvia		Monaco
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless signs indicate otherwise		Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

latvia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

monaco:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

latvia:

Permitted unless signs indicate otherwise

monaco:

Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Documentation

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	Latvia	Monaco
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted, no International Driving Permit required	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Required annually; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the vehicle windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

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

latvia:

Accepted, no International Driving Permit required

monaco:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

latvia:

Annual vehicle inspection required

monaco:

Required annually; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

latvia:

Displayed on windshield

monaco:

Displayed on the vehicle windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

latvia:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Latvia		Monaco
Pedestrians Priority	Pedestrians have right of way at zebra crossings		Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Pedestrians Priority

latvia:

Pedestrians have right of way at zebra crossings

monaco:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Alcohol

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	Latvia	Monaco
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially on weekends	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial, varies based on BAC	Can be substantial; varies by severity
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and fines	Can result in license suspension

Limits: Professional Drivers

latvia:

0.00%

monaco:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

latvia:

Common, especially on weekends

monaco:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

latvia:

Substantial, varies based on BAC

monaco:

Can be substantial; varies by severity

Test Refusal

latvia:

Can result in license suspension and fines

monaco:

Can result in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Latvia	Monaco
Contact: General Emergency	112	112 or 18
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies; dial 112 for emergencies	Local police also available on 911 using GSM
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Available through service providers or insurance
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

latvia:

112

monaco:

112 or 18

Contact: Traffic Police

latvia:

Varies; dial 112 for emergencies

monaco:

Local police also available on 911 using GSM

Contact: Roadside Assistance

latvia:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

monaco:

Available through service providers or insurance

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

latvia:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Latvia	Monaco
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €20 to €300, points on license	Varies; fines are substantial
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible license suspension	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	€20 to €40, fines vary	Fine applies if not used
Common Fines: Phone Use	€10 to €30, fines vary	Substantial fines issued
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	€30 to €70, points on license	High fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Common; fines can often be settled at the time	Possible; varies
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within 10 to 30 days	Varies; typically must be settled soon

Common Fines: Speeding

latvia:

Varies; €20 to €300, points on license

monaco:

Varies; fines are substantial

Common Fines: Alcohol

latvia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible license suspension

monaco:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

latvia:

€20 to €40, fines vary

monaco:

Fine applies if not used

Common Fines: Phone Use

latvia:

€10 to €30, fines vary

monaco:

Substantial fines issued

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

latvia:

€30 to €70, points on license

monaco:

High fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

latvia:

Common; fines can often be settled at the time

monaco:

Possible; varies

Payment: Deadline

latvia:

Varies; typically within 10 to 30 days

monaco:

Varies; typically must be settled soon