Driving in Monaco vs. Morocco: Key Differences Explained

When comparing the road practices of Monaco and Morocco, drivers will discover notable variations in regulations and safety measures. From differing speed limits to unique lane markings, understanding these distinctions is crucial for a secure driving experience abroad. Explore how these two diverse regions approach vehicle operation and road etiquette to ensure a smooth journey.

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RIGHT

Driving Side

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

100

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in monaco is 100

1.816 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for monaco is 1.816 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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	Monaco	Morocco
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used in Monaco.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not commonly used in Monaco.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed if traffic conditions permit.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Limited, mostly on main roads	Limited
Bus Lanes: Usage	Predominantly for buses.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled ‘BUS’.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Shared with small vehicles or buses.	Departure depends on specific roads.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Standard speed limits apply	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

morocco:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

morocco:

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

Overtaking: On Right

monaco:

Allowed if traffic conditions permit.

morocco:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

monaco:

Limited, mostly on main roads

morocco:

Limited

Bus Lanes: Usage

monaco:

Predominantly for buses.

morocco:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

monaco:

Labeled ‘BUS’.

morocco:

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

Cycle Lanes: Usage

monaco:

Shared with small vehicles or buses.

morocco:

Departure depends on specific roads.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

monaco:

Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.

morocco:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

monaco:

N/A

morocco:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

morocco:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Monaco	Morocco
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	N/A	100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	N/A	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	N/A	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	N/A	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	N/A	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	N/A	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Standard speed limits apply	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common for traffic violations	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

monaco:

50 km/h

morocco:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

monaco:

30 km/h

morocco:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

monaco:

N/A

morocco:

100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

monaco:

N/A

morocco:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

monaco:

N/A

morocco:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

monaco:

N/A

morocco:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

monaco:

N/A

morocco:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

monaco:

N/A

morocco:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

morocco:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

monaco:

Common for traffic violations

morocco:

Yes

Signals

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	Monaco	Morocco
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]	Amber	Orange
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	Rare in Monaco, usually not used	Not used in Morocco
Traffic Signs: Language	French; symbols are standard	Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]

monaco:

Amber

morocco:

Orange

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

monaco:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

morocco:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

monaco:

Rare in Monaco, usually not used

morocco:

Not used in Morocco

Traffic Signs: Language

monaco:

French; symbols are standard

morocco:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Monaco		Morocco
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted where indicated; check for signs		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

monaco:

Prohibited

morocco:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

monaco:

Permitted where indicated; check for signs

morocco:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Monaco	Morocco
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required annually; proof may be required	Annual inspection required.
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle windshield	Displayed on the windshield.
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory

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

monaco:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

morocco:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

monaco:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

morocco:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

monaco:

Required annually; proof may be required

morocco:

Annual inspection required.

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

monaco:

Displayed on the vehicle windshield

morocco:

Displayed on the windshield.

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

monaco:

Recommended

morocco:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Monaco		Morocco
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Horn usage is more common compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

monaco:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

morocco:

Horn usage is more common compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

monaco:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

morocco:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Monaco	Morocco
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.02%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used frequently	Common, especially at night
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial; varies by severity	Substantial

Limits: General Drivers

monaco:

0.05%

morocco:

0.02%

Limits: Professional Drivers

monaco:

0.02%

morocco:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

monaco:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

morocco:

Common, especially at night

Enforcement: Fines

monaco:

Can be substantial; varies by severity

morocco:

Substantial

Emergency Services

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	Monaco	Morocco
Contact: General Emergency	112 or 18	19
Contact: Traffic Police	Local police also available on 911 using GSM	19
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Available through service providers or insurance	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

monaco:

112 or 18

morocco:

Contact: Traffic Police

monaco:

Local police also available on 911 using GSM

morocco:

Contact: Roadside Assistance

monaco:

Available through service providers or insurance

morocco:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

monaco:

Recommended

morocco:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Monaco	Morocco
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines are substantial	Varies; can be substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fine applies if not used	Mandatory, fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Substantial fines issued	Fines and possible license suspension
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	High fines, points on license	Varies; can be substantial
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; varies	Possible but fines usually paid later
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be settled soon	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

monaco:

Varies; fines are substantial

morocco:

Varies; can be substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

monaco:

Fine applies if not used

morocco:

Mandatory, fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

monaco:

Substantial fines issued

morocco:

Fines and possible license suspension

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

monaco:

High fines, points on license

morocco:

Varies; can be substantial

Payment: On The Spot

monaco:

Possible; varies

morocco:

Possible but fines usually paid later

Payment: Deadline

monaco:

Varies; typically must be settled soon

morocco:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay