Driving in Lithuania vs. Slovenia: Key Differences Revealed

Discover the contrasting regulations and practices of road travel in Lithuania and Slovenia. While both nations prioritize motorist safety, significant distinctions arise in lane markings, speed limits, and alcohol regulations. Understanding these variances is essential for ensuring a secure and enjoyable driving experience abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in lithuania is 81

1.549 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for lithuania is 1.549 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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	Lithuania	Slovenia
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Separation of opposing traffic directions.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Passing permitted with caution.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.	Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; often with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

lithuania:

Separation of opposing traffic directions.

slovenia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

lithuania:

Passing permitted with caution.

slovenia:

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

Overtaking: On Right

lithuania:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

slovenia:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

lithuania:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

slovenia:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

lithuania:

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

slovenia:

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

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

lithuania:

N/A

slovenia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

lithuania:

N/A

slovenia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Lithuania	Slovenia
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, issued by police.	Yes, fines are often issued directly by police

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

lithuania:

70 km/h

slovenia:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

lithuania:

90 km/h

slovenia:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

lithuania:

N/A

slovenia:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

lithuania:

Yes, issued by police.

slovenia:

Yes, fines are often issued directly by police

Signals

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	Lithuania	Slovenia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates prepared to start	Not used in Slovenia
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Lithuanian; symbols are standard	Slovenian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

lithuania:

Indicates prepared to start

slovenia:

Not used in Slovenia

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

lithuania:

Unnecessary use discouraged

slovenia:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

lithuania:

Lithuanian; symbols are standard

slovenia:

Slovenian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

lithuania:

Triangle-shaped with red border

slovenia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Lithuania		Slovenia
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Allowed where not prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

slovenia:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

slovenia:

Allowed where not prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Lithuania	Slovenia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required	Accepted; no International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended, but not mandatory for short visits
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory annual check	Yes, periodic inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on windshield

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

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

slovenia:

Accepted; no International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

slovenia:

International Driving Permit recommended, but not mandatory for short visits

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

lithuania:

Mandatory annual check

slovenia:

Yes, periodic inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

lithuania:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

slovenia:

Displayed on windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Lithuania		Slovenia
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice		Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

lithuania:

Common practice

slovenia:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

Alcohol

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	Lithuania	Slovenia
Limits: General Drivers	0.04%	0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, particularly at night and weekends	Common; roadside checks conducted
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies based on BAC level	Severe fines; varies based on offense
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses	Possible for severe offenses
Test Refusal	Results in penalties and license suspension	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

lithuania:

0.04%

slovenia:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

lithuania:

Common, particularly at night and weekends

slovenia:

Common; roadside checks conducted

Enforcement: Fines

lithuania:

Substantial; varies based on BAC level

slovenia:

Severe fines; varies based on offense

Enforcement: Imprisonment

lithuania:

Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses

slovenia:

Possible for severe offenses

Test Refusal

lithuania:

Results in penalties and license suspension

slovenia:

Can result in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Lithuania		Slovenia
Contact: Traffic Police	112		113
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your insurance provider		1987 for AMZS

Contact: Traffic Police

lithuania:

112

slovenia:

113

Contact: Roadside Assistance

lithuania:

Contact your insurance provider

slovenia:

1987 for AMZS

Penalties And Fines

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	Lithuania	Slovenia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit	Varies; €40 to €1200, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory, fines apply	Fines apply, €120
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, use of hands-free device required	Fines apply, €120
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply	Fines apply, €250
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, by police	Yes, often fines are paid directly or within a deadline
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 8 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

lithuania:

Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit

slovenia:

Varies; €40 to €1200, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

lithuania:

High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment

slovenia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

lithuania:

Mandatory, fines apply

slovenia:

Fines apply, €120

Common Fines: Phone Use

lithuania:

Fines apply, use of hands-free device required

slovenia:

Fines apply, €120

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

lithuania:

Fines apply

slovenia:

Fines apply, €250

Payment: On The Spot

lithuania:

Yes, by police

slovenia:

Yes, often fines are paid directly or within a deadline

Payment: Deadline

lithuania:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

slovenia:

Varies; typically 8 days to pay