Driving in Senegal vs. Tunisia: Key Safety Differences

Explore the intriguing distinctions between driving in Senegal and Tunisia. From lane usage and speed limits to traffic signals and emergency services, each nation presents unique regulations that impact road safety. Understanding these contrasts is essential for a secure journey abroad, ensuring travelers navigate confidently within these vibrant cultures.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in senegal is 39

1.56 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for senegal is 1.56 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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	Senegal	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	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A

Overtaking: On Right

senegal:

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

tunisia:

Not typically permitted.

Bus Lanes: Presence

senegal:

Yes

tunisia:

Bus Lanes: Usage

senegal:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

tunisia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

senegal:

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

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

senegal:

Yes

tunisia:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

senegal:

Exclusive for bicycles.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

senegal:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

tunisia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Senegal	Tunisia
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

senegal:

80 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

senegal:

100 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

senegal:

90 km/h

tunisia:

80 km/h

Signals

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	Senegal	Tunisia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Senegal	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: Red And Amber Together

senegal:

Not used in Senegal

tunisia:

Not typically used

Traffic Signs: Language

senegal:

French; symbols are standard

tunisia:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

senegal:

Triangle-shaped with red border

tunisia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Senegal		Tunisia
Right Turn On Red	Not commonly allowed		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed at intersections unless prohibited by signs		Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Right Turn On Red

senegal:

Not commonly allowed

tunisia:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

senegal:

Allowed at intersections unless prohibited by signs

tunisia:

Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Documentation

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	Senegal	Tunisia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required; proof may be required	Mandatory; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

senegal:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

senegal:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

senegal:

Annual inspection required; proof may be required

tunisia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

senegal:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

tunisia:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

senegal:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

senegal:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Senegal	Tunisia
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic	Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries	Moderate use
Pedestrians Priority	Pedestrians have right of way at marked crossings	Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

senegal:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

tunisia:

Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

senegal:

Frequent use compared to some countries

tunisia:

Moderate use

Pedestrians Priority

senegal:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crossings

tunisia:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Alcohol

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	Senegal	Tunisia
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used frequently	Common; checkpoints used broadly
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Substantial; varies by offense

Limits: General Drivers

senegal:

0.00%

tunisia:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

senegal:

0.00%; zero tolerance

tunisia:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

senegal:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

tunisia:

Common; checkpoints used broadly

Enforcement: Fines

senegal:

Can be substantial

tunisia:

Substantial; varies by offense

Emergency Services

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	Senegal	Tunisia
Contact: General Emergency	18 or 17	197
Contact: Traffic Police	17	197
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

senegal:

18 or 17

tunisia:

197

Contact: Traffic Police

senegal:

tunisia:

197

Contact: Roadside Assistance

senegal:

Check with your insurance provider

tunisia:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

senegal:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

senegal:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Senegal	Tunisia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; 10,000 CFA to 50,000 CFA	Varies; DT 40 to DT 500
Common Fines: Seat Belts	10,000 CFA	DT 40
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; significant fines	DT 60
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; substantial fines	Varies; DT 60 to DT 200
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; often required immediately	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 7 to 30 days	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

senegal:

Varies; 10,000 CFA to 50,000 CFA

tunisia:

Varies; DT 40 to DT 500

Common Fines: Seat Belts

senegal:

10,000 CFA

tunisia:

DT 40

Common Fines: Phone Use

senegal:

Varies; significant fines

tunisia:

DT 60

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

senegal:

Varies; substantial fines

tunisia:

Varies; DT 60 to DT 200

Payment: On The Spot

senegal:

Yes; often required immediately

tunisia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

senegal:

Varies; typically 7 to 30 days

tunisia:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay