Driving Differences: Monaco vs Senegal Explained

When traveling abroad, understanding the nuances of road rules is essential for safe navigation. In this comparison, we explore the driving regulations of Monaco and Senegal, highlighting significant contrasts in lane markings, speed limits, and alcohol restrictions. By familiarizing yourself with these regulations, you can ensure a secure and enjoyable journey in either country.

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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	Senegal
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	Yes
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: 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 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.

senegal:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

senegal:

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

Overtaking: On Right

monaco:

Allowed if traffic conditions permit.

senegal:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

monaco:

Limited, mostly on main roads

senegal:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

monaco:

Predominantly for buses.

senegal:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

monaco:

Labeled ‘BUS’.

senegal:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

monaco:

Limited

senegal:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

monaco:

Shared with small vehicles or buses.

senegal:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

monaco:

Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.

senegal:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

monaco:

N/A

senegal:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

senegal:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Monaco	Senegal
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	N/A	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	N/A	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	N/A	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	N/A	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	N/A	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	N/A	90 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

senegal:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

monaco:

N/A

senegal:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

monaco:

N/A

senegal:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

monaco:

N/A

senegal:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

monaco:

N/A

senegal:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

monaco:

N/A

senegal:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

senegal:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

monaco:

Common for traffic violations

senegal:

Yes

Signals

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	Monaco		Senegal
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 Senegal

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

monaco:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

senegal:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

monaco:

Rare in Monaco, usually not used

senegal:

Not used in Senegal

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

monaco:

Prohibited

senegal:

Not commonly allowed

U- Turns Allowed

monaco:

Permitted where indicated; check for signs

senegal:

Allowed at intersections unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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

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

monaco:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

senegal:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

monaco:

Required annually; proof may be required

senegal:

Annual inspection required; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

monaco:

Displayed on the vehicle windshield

senegal:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

monaco:

Recommended

senegal:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Monaco		Senegal
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use compared to some countries
Pedestrians Priority	Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks		Pedestrians have right of way at marked crossings

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

monaco:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

senegal:

Frequent use compared to some countries

Pedestrians Priority

monaco:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

senegal:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crossings

Alcohol

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	Monaco	Senegal
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial; varies by severity	Can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

monaco:

0.05%

senegal:

0.00%

Limits: Professional Drivers

monaco:

0.02%

senegal:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

monaco:

0.00%

senegal:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Fines

monaco:

Can be substantial; varies by severity

senegal:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Monaco	Senegal
Contact: General Emergency	112 or 18	18 or 17
Contact: Traffic Police	Local police also available on 911 using GSM	17
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Available through service providers or insurance	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

monaco:

112 or 18

senegal:

18 or 17

Contact: Traffic Police

monaco:

Local police also available on 911 using GSM

senegal:

Contact: Roadside Assistance

monaco:

Available through service providers or insurance

senegal:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

monaco:

Recommended

senegal:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Monaco	Senegal
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines are substantial	Varies; 10,000 CFA to 50,000 CFA
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fine applies if not used	10,000 CFA
Common Fines: Phone Use	Substantial fines issued	Varies; significant fines
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	High fines, points on license	Varies; substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; varies	Yes; often required immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be settled soon	Varies; typically 7 to 30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

monaco:

Varies; fines are substantial

senegal:

Varies; 10,000 CFA to 50,000 CFA

Common Fines: Seat Belts

monaco:

Fine applies if not used

senegal:

10,000 CFA

Common Fines: Phone Use

monaco:

Substantial fines issued

senegal:

Varies; significant fines

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

monaco:

High fines, points on license

senegal:

Varies; substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

monaco:

Possible; varies

senegal:

Yes; often required immediately

Payment: Deadline

monaco:

Varies; typically must be settled soon

senegal:

Varies; typically 7 to 30 days