Driving Differences: Romania vs. Tunisia Explained

When navigating the roads of Romania and Tunisia, drivers encounter distinct rules and regulations that shape their experience behind the wheel. Key differences include speed limits, lane usage, and emergency protocols. Understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring safe and enjoyable journeys in both nations.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in romania is 72

1.555 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for romania is 1.555 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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	Romania	Tunisia
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' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited, mainly in urban areas	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Not applicable	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not commonly used	N/A

Overtaking: On Right

romania:

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

tunisia:

Not typically permitted.

Bus Lanes: Presence

romania:

Yes

tunisia:

Bus Lanes: Usage

romania:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

tunisia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

romania:

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

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

romania:

Limited, mainly in urban areas

tunisia:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

romania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

romania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

tunisia:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

romania:

Not applicable

tunisia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

romania:

Not commonly used

tunisia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Romania	Tunisia
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not commonly used	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, common practice	Yes

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

romania:

80 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

romania:

130 km/h

tunisia:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

romania:

100 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

romania:

90 km/h

tunisia:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

romania:

Not commonly used

tunisia:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

romania:

Yes, common practice

tunisia:

Yes

Signals

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	Romania	Tunisia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Romania	Not typically used
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; restrictions apply in some areas	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Romanian; symbols are standard	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with a red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

romania:

Not used in Romania

tunisia:

Not typically used

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

romania:

Unnecessary use discouraged; restrictions apply in some areas

tunisia:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

romania:

Romanian; symbols are standard

tunisia:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

romania:

Triangular-shaped with a red border

tunisia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Romania		Tunisia
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless signed otherwise		Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Right Turn On Red

romania:

Not allowed

tunisia:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

romania:

Generally allowed unless signed otherwise

tunisia:

Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Documentation

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	Romania	Tunisia
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic inspections required	Mandatory; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

romania:

International Driving Permit required

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

romania:

Yes, periodic inspections required

tunisia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

romania:

Displayed on the windshield

tunisia:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

romania:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

romania:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Romania		Tunisia
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate use expected		Moderate use

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

romania:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

tunisia:

Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

romania:

Moderate use expected

tunisia:

Moderate use

Alcohol

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	Romania	Tunisia
Limits: General Drivers	0.00% to 0.05%; new drivers may have stricter limits	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used regularly	Common; checkpoints used broadly
Enforcement: Fines	Considerable fines for offenses	Substantial; varies by offense

Limits: General Drivers

romania:

0.00% to 0.05%; new drivers may have stricter limits

tunisia:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

romania:

0.00%

tunisia:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

romania:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

tunisia:

Common; checkpoints used broadly

Enforcement: Fines

romania:

Considerable fines for offenses

tunisia:

Substantial; varies by offense

Emergency Services

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	Romania	Tunisia
Contact: General Emergency	112	197
Contact: Traffic Police	Call 112 for police assistance	197
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Call your insurance provider or a local service	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory; must be carried in the vehicle	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory; must be worn when outside the vehicle on the road	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

romania:

112

tunisia:

197

Contact: Traffic Police

romania:

Call 112 for police assistance

tunisia:

197

Contact: Roadside Assistance

romania:

Call your insurance provider or a local service

tunisia:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

romania:

Mandatory; must be carried in the vehicle

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

romania:

Mandatory; must be worn when outside the vehicle on the road

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Romania	Tunisia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines increase with speed over the limit	Varies; DT 40 to DT 500
Common Fines: Alcohol	Hefty fines and possible license suspension	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fine applicable; mandatory for all passengers	DT 40
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply; using a phone without a hands-free kit is prohibited	DT 60
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines applicable; license points may be added	Varies; DT 60 to DT 200
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; payment can be immediate or through the bank	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within 15 to 30 days	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay
Foreign Drivers: Vehicle Impoundment	Possible if fines are not paid or immediate safety concerns exist	Possible if fines are not paid

Common Fines: Speeding

romania:

Varies; fines increase with speed over the limit

tunisia:

Varies; DT 40 to DT 500

Common Fines: Alcohol

romania:

Hefty fines and possible license suspension

tunisia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

romania:

Fine applicable; mandatory for all passengers

tunisia:

DT 40

Common Fines: Phone Use

romania:

Fines apply; using a phone without a hands-free kit is prohibited

tunisia:

DT 60

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

romania:

Fines applicable; license points may be added

tunisia:

Varies; DT 60 to DT 200

Payment: On The Spot

romania:

Possible; payment can be immediate or through the bank

tunisia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

romania:

Varies; typically within 15 to 30 days

tunisia:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Foreign Drivers: Vehicle Impoundment

romania:

Possible if fines are not paid or immediate safety concerns exist

tunisia:

Possible if fines are not paid