Driving Safety: Latvia vs. Tunisia Explained

When exploring the unique driving landscapes of Latvia and Tunisia, one uncovers notable distinctions in road rules and safety measures. From the presence of bus lanes in Latvia to varying speed limits and alcohol regulations, understanding these contrasts is essential for ensuring safe travels in each country. Prepare for a journey filled with intriguing insights!

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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	Tunisia
Overtaking: On Right	Not commonly practiced; generally only when the lane is clear.	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: Indications	N/A	N/A

Overtaking: On Right

latvia:

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

tunisia:

Not typically permitted.

Bus Lanes: Presence

latvia:

Yes

tunisia:

Bus Lanes: Usage

latvia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

tunisia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

latvia:

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

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

latvia:

Yes

tunisia:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

latvia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

latvia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

tunisia:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

latvia:

N/A

tunisia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

latvia:

N/A

tunisia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Latvia	Tunisia
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	110 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines are often issued immediately	Yes

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

latvia:

80 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

latvia:

100 km/h

tunisia:

110 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

latvia:

Yes

tunisia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

latvia:

Electronic signs display current limits

tunisia:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

latvia:

Common; fines are often issued immediately

tunisia:

Yes

Signals

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	Latvia	Tunisia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Latvia	Not typically used
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	Latvian; symbols are standard	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red borders	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

latvia:

Not used in Latvia

tunisia:

Not typically used

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

latvia:

Signal when entering and exiting

tunisia:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

latvia:

Latvian; symbols are standard

tunisia:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

latvia:

Triangle-shaped with red borders

tunisia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

latvia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

tunisia:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

latvia:

Permitted unless signs indicate otherwise

tunisia:

Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Documentation

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	Latvia	Tunisia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted, no International Driving Permit required	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 vehicle inspection required	Mandatory; proof may be required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

latvia:

Accepted, no International Driving Permit required

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

latvia:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

latvia:

Annual vehicle inspection required

tunisia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

latvia:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

latvia:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Latvia	Tunisia
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic	Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries	Moderate use
Pedestrians Priority	Pedestrians have right of way at zebra crossings	Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

latvia:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

tunisia:

Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

latvia:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

tunisia:

Moderate use

Pedestrians Priority

latvia:

Pedestrians have right of way at zebra crossings

tunisia:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Alcohol

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	Latvia	Tunisia
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially on weekends	Common; checkpoints used broadly
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial, varies based on BAC	Substantial; varies by offense
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and fines	Can result in license suspension

Limits: Underage Drivers

latvia:

0.00%

tunisia:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

latvia:

Common, especially on weekends

tunisia:

Common; checkpoints used broadly

Enforcement: Fines

latvia:

Substantial, varies based on BAC

tunisia:

Substantial; varies by offense

Test Refusal

latvia:

Can result in license suspension and fines

tunisia:

Can result in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Latvia	Tunisia
Contact: General Emergency	112	197
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies; dial 112 for emergencies	197
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

latvia:

112

tunisia:

197

Contact: Traffic Police

latvia:

Varies; dial 112 for emergencies

tunisia:

197

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

latvia:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

latvia:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Latvia	Tunisia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €20 to €300, points on license	Varies; DT 40 to DT 500
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible license suspension	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	€20 to €40, fines vary	DT 40
Common Fines: Phone Use	€10 to €30, fines vary	DT 60
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	€30 to €70, points on license	Varies; DT 60 to DT 200
Payment: On The Spot	Common; fines can often be settled at the time	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within 10 to 30 days	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

latvia:

Varies; €20 to €300, points on license

tunisia:

Varies; DT 40 to DT 500

Common Fines: Alcohol

latvia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible license suspension

tunisia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

latvia:

€20 to €40, fines vary

tunisia:

DT 40

Common Fines: Phone Use

latvia:

€10 to €30, fines vary

tunisia:

DT 60

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

latvia:

€30 to €70, points on license

tunisia:

Varies; DT 60 to DT 200

Payment: On The Spot

latvia:

Common; fines can often be settled at the time

tunisia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

latvia:

Varies; typically within 10 to 30 days

tunisia:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay