Driving in the Netherlands vs. Tunisia: Key Differences

When navigating the roads of the Netherlands and Tunisia, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices. Key highlights include the presence of dedicated bus and cycle lanes in the Netherlands, contrasted with Tunisia's more lenient overtaking rules. Understanding these contrasts is vital for ensuring a safe and smooth journey in each country.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in netherlands is 90

2.05 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for netherlands is 2.05 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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	Netherlands	Tunisia
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used in the Netherlands, replaced by solid white lines on the road edges.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not typically used; centerlines are usually white.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Not typically permitted.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS', 'LIJNBUS' or 'TAXI'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and often distinct red coloring.	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

netherlands:

Not commonly used in the Netherlands, replaced by solid white lines on the road edges.

tunisia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

netherlands:

Not typically used; centerlines are usually white.

tunisia:

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

Overtaking: On Right

netherlands:

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

tunisia:

Not typically permitted.

Bus Lanes: Presence

netherlands:

Yes

tunisia:

Bus Lanes: Usage

netherlands:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

tunisia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

netherlands:

Labeled 'BUS', 'LIJNBUS' or 'TAXI'; often with road signs.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

netherlands:

Yes

tunisia:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

netherlands:

Exclusive for bicycles.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

netherlands:

Bicycle symbols and often distinct red coloring.

tunisia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

netherlands:

Yes

tunisia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

netherlands:

Electronic signs display current limits.

tunisia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Netherlands	Tunisia
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-130 km/h	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, but fines are often mailed after citation	Yes

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

netherlands:

80 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

netherlands:

80 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

netherlands:

100-130 km/h

tunisia:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

netherlands:

80-100 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

netherlands:

80-100 km/h

tunisia:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

netherlands:

Yes

tunisia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

netherlands:

Electronic signs display current limits

tunisia:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

netherlands:

Yes, but fines are often mailed after citation

tunisia:

Yes

Signals

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	Netherlands		Tunisia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Netherlands		Not typically used
Traffic Signs: Language	Dutch; symbols are standard		Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

netherlands:

Not used in Netherlands

tunisia:

Not typically used

Traffic Signs: Language

netherlands:

Dutch; symbols are standard

tunisia:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Netherlands		Tunisia
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless a green arrow is present		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Usually prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs		Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Right Turn On Red

netherlands:

Not allowed unless a green arrow is present

tunisia:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

netherlands:

Usually prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs

tunisia:

Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Documentation

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	Netherlands	Tunisia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not necessary	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for up to 185 days if accompanied by an International Driving Permit	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Periodic technical inspection required	Mandatory; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	No sticker used; information in vehicle registration	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory

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

netherlands:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not necessary

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

netherlands:

Accepted for up to 185 days if accompanied by an International Driving Permit

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

netherlands:

Periodic technical inspection required

tunisia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

netherlands:

No sticker used; information in vehicle registration

tunisia:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

netherlands:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

netherlands:

Recommended

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Netherlands		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

netherlands:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

tunisia:

Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

netherlands:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

tunisia:

Moderate use

Alcohol

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	Netherlands	Tunisia
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.02%	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used	Common; checkpoints used broadly
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial, and may lead to license suspension	Substantial; varies by offense

Limits: Professional Drivers

netherlands:

0.02%

tunisia:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

netherlands:

0.02%

tunisia:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

netherlands:

Common; checkpoints used

tunisia:

Common; checkpoints used broadly

Enforcement: Fines

netherlands:

Can be substantial, and may lead to license suspension

tunisia:

Substantial; varies by offense

Roundabouts

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	Netherlands		Tunisia
Signaling: Entering	No signal required unless exiting immediately		Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Signaling: Entering

netherlands:

No signal required unless exiting immediately

tunisia:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Emergency Services

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	Netherlands	Tunisia
Contact: General Emergency	112	197
Contact: Traffic Police	Call 112 for police assistance	197
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or ANWB	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

netherlands:

112

tunisia:

197

Contact: Traffic Police

netherlands:

Call 112 for police assistance

tunisia:

197

Contact: Roadside Assistance

netherlands:

Check with your insurance provider or ANWB

tunisia:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

netherlands:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

netherlands:

Recommended

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Netherlands	Tunisia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be significant, points on license	Varies; DT 40 to DT 500
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply, points on license	DT 40
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	DT 60
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	Varies; DT 60 to DT 200
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines also typically paid online or by mail	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; payment within specified period required	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

netherlands:

Varies; can be significant, points on license

tunisia:

Varies; DT 40 to DT 500

Common Fines: Seat Belts

netherlands:

Fines apply, points on license

tunisia:

DT 40

Common Fines: Phone Use

netherlands:

Fines apply, points on license

tunisia:

DT 60

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

netherlands:

Fines apply, points on license

tunisia:

Varies; DT 60 to DT 200

Payment: On The Spot

netherlands:

Possible; fines also typically paid online or by mail

tunisia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

netherlands:

Varies; payment within specified period required

tunisia:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay