Driving Differences: Monaco vs. North Macedonia Explained

Discover the unique nuances of road regulations between Monaco and North Macedonia to enhance your travel experience. From lane markings to speed limits, significant contrasts exist, such as North Macedonia’s strict alcohol limits and varied speed enforcement compared to Monaco's flexible rules. Stay informed for safer journeys in these diverse regions.

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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	North macedonia
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.	Not typically allowed in North Macedonia.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Limited, mostly on main roads	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Predominantly for buses.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled ‘BUS’.	Labeled 'BUS' or with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Shared with small vehicles or buses.	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.	Bicycle symbols and marked paths.
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.

north macedonia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

north macedonia:

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

Overtaking: On Right

monaco:

Allowed if traffic conditions permit.

north macedonia:

Not typically allowed in North Macedonia.

Bus Lanes: Presence

monaco:

Limited, mostly on main roads

north macedonia:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

monaco:

Predominantly for buses.

north macedonia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

monaco:

Labeled ‘BUS’.

north macedonia:

Labeled 'BUS' or with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

monaco:

Limited

north macedonia:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

monaco:

Shared with small vehicles or buses.

north macedonia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

monaco:

Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.

north macedonia:

Bicycle symbols and marked paths.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

monaco:

N/A

north macedonia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

north macedonia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Monaco	North macedonia
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	N/A	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	N/A	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	N/A	70 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	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Standard speed limits apply	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common for traffic violations	Yes

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

monaco:

N/A

north macedonia:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

monaco:

N/A

north macedonia:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

monaco:

N/A

north macedonia:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

monaco:

N/A

north macedonia:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

monaco:

N/A

north macedonia:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

monaco:

N/A

north macedonia:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

north macedonia:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

monaco:

Common for traffic violations

north macedonia:

Yes

Signals

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	Monaco	North macedonia
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Rare in Monaco, usually not used	Prepare to go
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Prohibited in urban areas at night
Headlight Flash: Usage	To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking	To warn other drivers of your presence
Headlight Flash: Prohibited Usage	Not to be used to signal other messages	Not to signal other messages
Traffic Signs: Language	French; symbols are standard	Macedonian; standard symbols

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

monaco:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

north macedonia:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

monaco:

Rare in Monaco, usually not used

north macedonia:

Prepare to go

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

monaco:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

north macedonia:

Prohibited in urban areas at night

Headlight Flash: Usage

monaco:

To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking

north macedonia:

To warn other drivers of your presence

Headlight Flash: Prohibited Usage

monaco:

Not to be used to signal other messages

north macedonia:

Not to signal other messages

Traffic Signs: Language

monaco:

French; symbols are standard

north macedonia:

Macedonian; standard symbols

Turns

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	Monaco		North macedonia
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited		Prohibited unless specified by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted where indicated; check for signs		Allowed when not prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

monaco:

Prohibited

north macedonia:

Prohibited unless specified by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

monaco:

Permitted where indicated; check for signs

north macedonia:

Allowed when not prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Monaco	North macedonia
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

north macedonia:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

monaco:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

north macedonia:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

monaco:

Required annually; proof may be required

north macedonia:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

monaco:

Displayed on the vehicle windshield

north macedonia:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

monaco:

Recommended

north macedonia:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Monaco		North macedonia
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Common practice

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

monaco:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

north macedonia:

Common practice

Alcohol

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	Monaco	North macedonia
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used frequently	Conducted at checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial; varies by severity	Can be substantial

Limits: Professional Drivers

monaco:

0.02%

north macedonia:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

monaco:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

north macedonia:

Conducted at checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

monaco:

Can be substantial; varies by severity

north macedonia:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Monaco	North macedonia
Contact: General Emergency	112 or 18	112
Contact: Traffic Police	Local police also available on 911 using GSM	192
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Available through service providers or insurance	Contact local service providers
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

monaco:

112 or 18

north macedonia:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

monaco:

Local police also available on 911 using GSM

north macedonia:

192

Contact: Roadside Assistance

monaco:

Available through service providers or insurance

north macedonia:

Contact local service providers

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

monaco:

Recommended

north macedonia:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Monaco	North macedonia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines are substantial	Varies; 30 to 300 EUR, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fine applies if not used	50 EUR
Common Fines: Phone Use	Substantial fines issued	40 EUR
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	High fines, points on license	250 EUR, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; varies	Yes, often required
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be settled soon	Varies; typically within 15 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

monaco:

Varies; fines are substantial

north macedonia:

Varies; 30 to 300 EUR, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

monaco:

Fine applies if not used

north macedonia:

50 EUR

Common Fines: Phone Use

monaco:

Substantial fines issued

north macedonia:

40 EUR

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

monaco:

High fines, points on license

north macedonia:

250 EUR, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

monaco:

Possible; varies

north macedonia:

Yes, often required

Payment: Deadline

monaco:

Varies; typically must be settled soon

north macedonia:

Varies; typically within 15 days to pay