Driving in Latvia vs. Norway: Key Safety Differences

Discover the essential contrasts in road regulations and driving norms between Latvia and Norway. From speed limits and lane markings to alcohol thresholds and pedestrian priorities, this comparison reveals key distinctions that impact vehicle operation and safety. Equip yourself with knowledge to navigate these unique driving landscapes effectively!

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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	Norway
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Not standard in Norway.
Overtaking: On Right	Not commonly practiced; generally only when the lane is clear.	Only permitted in specific situations, e.g., if the vehicle in front has signaled a left turn.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two or more occupants
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

latvia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

norway:

Used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

latvia:

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

norway:

Not standard in Norway.

Overtaking: On Right

latvia:

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

norway:

Only permitted in specific situations, e.g., if the vehicle in front has signaled a left turn.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

latvia:

norway:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

latvia:

N/A

norway:

Minimum two or more occupants

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

latvia:

norway:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

latvia:

N/A

norway:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Latvia	Norway
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30-50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	90-110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	90-100 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines are often issued immediately	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

latvia:

50 km/h

norway:

30-50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

latvia:

90 km/h

norway:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

latvia:

100 km/h

norway:

90-110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

latvia:

90 km/h

norway:

90-100 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

latvia:

Common; fines are often issued immediately

norway:

Yes

Signals

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	Latvia	Norway
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Latvia	Not used in Norway
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	Latvian; symbols are standard	Norwegian; symbols are standard, with English in some places
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red borders	Triangular-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

latvia:

Not used in Latvia

norway:

Not used in Norway

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

latvia:

Signal when entering and exiting

norway:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

latvia:

Latvian; symbols are standard

norway:

Norwegian; symbols are standard, with English in some places

Traffic Signs: Warning

latvia:

Triangle-shaped with red borders

norway:

Triangular-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Latvia		Norway
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless signs indicate otherwise		Varies by locality; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

latvia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

norway:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

latvia:

Permitted unless signs indicate otherwise

norway:

Varies by locality; check for signs

Documentation

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	Latvia	Norway
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted, no International Driving Permit required	Accepted with a national driving license
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Yes, periodic inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	None
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

latvia:

Accepted, no International Driving Permit required

norway:

Accepted with a national driving license

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

latvia:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

norway:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

latvia:

Annual vehicle inspection required

norway:

Yes, periodic inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

latvia:

Displayed on windshield

norway:

None

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

latvia:

Mandatory

norway:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Latvia		Norway
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

norway:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Alcohol

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	Latvia	Norway
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.02%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially on weekends	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial, varies based on BAC	High fines and possible license revocation
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and fines	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

latvia:

0.05%

norway:

0.02%

Limits: Professional Drivers

latvia:

0.00%

norway:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

latvia:

0.00%

norway:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

latvia:

Common, especially on weekends

norway:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

latvia:

Substantial, varies based on BAC

norway:

High fines and possible license revocation

Test Refusal

latvia:

Can result in license suspension and fines

norway:

Can result in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Latvia	Norway
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies; dial 112 for emergencies	02800
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider or NAF
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: Traffic Police

latvia:

Varies; dial 112 for emergencies

norway:

02800

Contact: Roadside Assistance

latvia:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

norway:

Check with your insurance provider or NAF

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

latvia:

Mandatory

norway:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Latvia	Norway
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €20 to €300, points on license	Varies; substantial fines and possible points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible license suspension	Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	€20 to €40, fines vary	1500 NOK
Common Fines: Phone Use	€10 to €30, fines vary	1700 NOK
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	€30 to €70, points on license	Varies; substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Common; fines can often be settled at the time	Yes, typically required
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within 10 to 30 days	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

latvia:

Varies; €20 to €300, points on license

norway:

Varies; substantial fines and possible points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

latvia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible license suspension

norway:

Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

latvia:

€20 to €40, fines vary

norway:

1500 NOK

Common Fines: Phone Use

latvia:

€10 to €30, fines vary

norway:

1700 NOK

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

latvia:

€30 to €70, points on license

norway:

Varies; substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

latvia:

Common; fines can often be settled at the time

norway:

Yes, typically required

Payment: Deadline

latvia:

Varies; typically within 10 to 30 days

norway:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay