Driving in Monaco vs. Tunisia: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Monaco and Tunisia, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that shape their experiences. Key differences include speed limits, lane markings, and alcohol thresholds, underscoring the importance of understanding local traffic norms to promote safety and ensure a smooth journey abroad. Prepare yourself for a seamless drive no matter where you go.

monacotunisia

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	Tunisia
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 permitted.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Limited, mostly on main roads	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Predominantly for buses.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled ‘BUS’.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Shared with small vehicles or buses.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.	N/A
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.

tunisia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

tunisia:

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

Overtaking: On Right

monaco:

Allowed if traffic conditions permit.

tunisia:

Not typically permitted.

Bus Lanes: Presence

monaco:

Limited, mostly on main roads

tunisia:

Bus Lanes: Usage

monaco:

Predominantly for buses.

tunisia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

monaco:

Labeled ‘BUS’.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

monaco:

Limited

tunisia:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

monaco:

Shared with small vehicles or buses.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

monaco:

Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.

tunisia:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

monaco:

N/A

tunisia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

tunisia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Monaco	Tunisia
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	N/A	90 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	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	N/A	90 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

tunisia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

monaco:

N/A

tunisia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

monaco:

N/A

tunisia:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

monaco:

N/A

tunisia:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

monaco:

N/A

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

monaco:

N/A

tunisia:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

tunisia:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

monaco:

Common for traffic violations

tunisia:

Yes

Signals

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	Monaco	Tunisia
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 typically used
Traffic Signs: Language	French; symbols are standard	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

monaco:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

tunisia:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

monaco:

Rare in Monaco, usually not used

tunisia:

Not typically used

Traffic Signs: Language

monaco:

French; symbols are standard

tunisia:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

monaco:

Triangle-shaped with red border

tunisia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Monaco		Tunisia
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted where indicated; check for signs		Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

U- Turns Allowed

monaco:

Permitted where indicated; check for signs

tunisia:

Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Documentation

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	Monaco	Tunisia
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required annually; proof may be required	Mandatory; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

monaco:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

monaco:

Required annually; proof may be required

tunisia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

monaco:

Displayed on the vehicle windshield

tunisia:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

monaco:

Recommended

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

monaco:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Monaco		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

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

monaco:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

tunisia:

Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

monaco:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

tunisia:

Moderate use

Alcohol

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	Monaco	Tunisia
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used frequently	Common; checkpoints used broadly
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial; varies by severity	Substantial; varies by offense

Limits: Professional Drivers

monaco:

0.02%

tunisia:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

monaco:

0.00%

tunisia:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

monaco:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

tunisia:

Common; checkpoints used broadly

Enforcement: Fines

monaco:

Can be substantial; varies by severity

tunisia:

Substantial; varies by offense

Emergency Services

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	Monaco	Tunisia
Contact: General Emergency	112 or 18	197
Contact: Traffic Police	Local police also available on 911 using GSM	197
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Available through service providers or insurance	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

monaco:

112 or 18

tunisia:

197

Contact: Traffic Police

monaco:

Local police also available on 911 using GSM

tunisia:

197

Contact: Roadside Assistance

monaco:

Available through service providers or insurance

tunisia:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

monaco:

Recommended

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

monaco:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Monaco	Tunisia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines are substantial	Varies; DT 40 to DT 500
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fine applies if not used	DT 40
Common Fines: Phone Use	Substantial fines issued	DT 60
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	High fines, points on license	Varies; DT 60 to DT 200
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; varies	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be settled soon	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

monaco:

Varies; fines are substantial

tunisia:

Varies; DT 40 to DT 500

Common Fines: Seat Belts

monaco:

Fine applies if not used

tunisia:

DT 40

Common Fines: Phone Use

monaco:

Substantial fines issued

tunisia:

DT 60

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

monaco:

High fines, points on license

tunisia:

Varies; DT 60 to DT 200

Payment: On The Spot

monaco:

Possible; varies

tunisia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

monaco:

Varies; typically must be settled soon

tunisia:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay