Driving in Slovenia vs. Turkey: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Slovenia and Turkey, drivers encounter distinct regulations and customs that shape their experiences. Key differences include speed limits, lane usage, and documentation requirements. Understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey in either country. Prepare to drive safely and confidently as you explore these diverse driving landscapes.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in slovenia is 83

1.602 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for slovenia is 1.602 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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	Slovenia	Turkey
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Generally not allowed, except in specific situations or if the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Labeled with specific signs indicating bus lanes.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Overtaking: On Right

slovenia:

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

turkey:

Generally not allowed, except in specific situations or if the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Bus Lanes: Usage

slovenia:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

turkey:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

slovenia:

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

turkey:

Labeled with specific signs indicating bus lanes.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

slovenia:

N/A

turkey:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

slovenia:

turkey:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

slovenia:

N/A

turkey:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Slovenia	Turkey
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines are often issued directly by police	Yes, fines may be imposed immediately in certain circumstances.

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

slovenia:

130 km/h

turkey:

120 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

slovenia:

80 km/h

turkey:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

slovenia:

turkey:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

slovenia:

N/A

turkey:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

slovenia:

Yes, fines are often issued directly by police

turkey:

Yes, fines may be imposed immediately in certain circumstances.

Signals

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	Slovenia	Turkey
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Slovenia	Not commonly used in Turkey
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use prohibited in urban areas from 22:00 to 07:00
Traffic Signs: Language	Slovenian; symbols are standard	Turkish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangle-shaped with a white background and red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

slovenia:

Not used in Slovenia

turkey:

Not commonly used in Turkey

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

slovenia:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

turkey:

Unnecessary use prohibited in urban areas from 22:00 to 07:00

Traffic Signs: Language

slovenia:

Slovenian; symbols are standard

turkey:

Turkish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

slovenia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

turkey:

Triangle-shaped with a white background and red border

Turns

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	Slovenia		Turkey
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited		Generally not allowed unless a specific sign permits it.
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed where not prohibited by signs		Allowed at intersections unless prohibited by sign

Right Turn On Red

slovenia:

Prohibited

turkey:

Generally not allowed unless a specific sign permits it.

U- Turns Allowed

slovenia:

Allowed where not prohibited by signs

turkey:

Allowed at intersections unless prohibited by sign

Documentation

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	Slovenia	Turkey
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; no International Driving Permit required	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended for longer stays
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended, but not mandatory for short visits	International Driving Permit required alongside a foreign license
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic inspections required	Periodic inspection required for all vehicles
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the windshield after inspection

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

slovenia:

Accepted; no International Driving Permit required

turkey:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended for longer stays

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

slovenia:

International Driving Permit recommended, but not mandatory for short visits

turkey:

International Driving Permit required alongside a foreign license

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

slovenia:

Yes, periodic inspections required

turkey:

Periodic inspection required for all vehicles

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

slovenia:

Displayed on windshield

turkey:

Displayed on the windshield after inspection

Road Etiquette

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	Slovenia		Turkey
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		More frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

slovenia:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

turkey:

More frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Slovenia	Turkey
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; roadside checks conducted	Common; checkpoints are frequent
Enforcement: Fines	Severe fines; varies based on offense	Varies by severity; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fines

Limits: Underage Drivers

slovenia:

0.00%

turkey:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

slovenia:

Common; roadside checks conducted

turkey:

Common; checkpoints are frequent

Enforcement: Fines

slovenia:

Severe fines; varies based on offense

turkey:

Varies by severity; can be substantial

Test Refusal

slovenia:

Can result in license suspension

turkey:

Can result in license suspension and fines

Emergency Services

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	Slovenia		Turkey
Contact: Traffic Police	113		155
Contact: Roadside Assistance	1987 for AMZS		Check with your insurance provider or Turkish auto club services

Contact: Traffic Police

slovenia:

113

turkey:

155

Contact: Roadside Assistance

slovenia:

1987 for AMZS

turkey:

Check with your insurance provider or Turkish auto club services

Penalties And Fines

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	Slovenia	Turkey
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €40 to €1200, points on license	Varies; TL 140 to TL 400 and above, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines and penalty points, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply, €120	Approximately TL 160, points may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, €120	Fines for holding a phone while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, €250	Fines vary, penalty points apply
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, often fines are paid directly or within a deadline	Yes; fines may be imposed and collected immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 8 days to pay	Varies; typically required to be paid promptly to avoid surcharges

Common Fines: Speeding

slovenia:

Varies; €40 to €1200, points on license

turkey:

Varies; TL 140 to TL 400 and above, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

slovenia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

turkey:

Varies; substantial fines and penalty points, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

slovenia:

Fines apply, €120

turkey:

Approximately TL 160, points may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

slovenia:

Fines apply, €120

turkey:

Fines for holding a phone while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

slovenia:

Fines apply, €250

turkey:

Fines vary, penalty points apply

Payment: On The Spot

slovenia:

Yes, often fines are paid directly or within a deadline

turkey:

Yes; fines may be imposed and collected immediately

Payment: Deadline

slovenia:

Varies; typically 8 days to pay

turkey:

Varies; typically required to be paid promptly to avoid surcharges