Driving in Spain vs. Tunisia: Key Differences Revealed

Discover the distinct driving landscapes of Spain and Tunisia as we delve into their unique road regulations and practices. From speed limits to lane usage, notable contrasts emerge, such as Spain's bus and cycle lanes, which are absent in Tunisia. This comparison offers crucial insights for ensuring your vehicular safety while navigating these diverse countries.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in spain is 90

1.622 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for spain is 1.622 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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	Spain	Tunisia
Overtaking: On Right	Prohibited unless on a one-way street.	Not typically permitted.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and taxis.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' 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 colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Minimum two or three occupants	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Overtaking: On Right

spain:

Prohibited unless on a one-way street.

tunisia:

Not typically permitted.

Bus Lanes: Presence

spain:

Yes

tunisia:

Bus Lanes: Usage

spain:

Reserved for buses and taxis.

tunisia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

spain:

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

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

spain:

Yes

tunisia:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

spain:

Exclusive for bicycles.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

spain:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

tunisia:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

spain:

Yes

tunisia:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

spain:

Minimum two or three occupants

tunisia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

spain:

Yes

tunisia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

spain:

Electronic signs display current limits.

tunisia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Spain	Tunisia
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20-30 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-90 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 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: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, commonly used	Yes

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

spain:

20-30 km/h

tunisia:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

spain:

80-90 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

spain:

70-80 km/h

tunisia:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

spain:

120 km/h

tunisia:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

spain:

100 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

spain:

90 km/h

tunisia:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

spain:

Yes

tunisia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

spain:

Electronic signs display current limits

tunisia:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

spain:

Yes, commonly used

tunisia:

Yes

Signals

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	Spain	Tunisia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Spain	Not typically used
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish; symbols are standard	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with white background and red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

spain:

Not used in Spain

tunisia:

Not typically used

Traffic Signs: Language

spain:

Spanish; symbols are standard

tunisia:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

spain:

Triangular with white background and red border

tunisia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Spain		Tunisia
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited unless a sign indicates otherwise		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Generally prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs.		Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Right Turn On Red

spain:

Prohibited unless a sign indicates otherwise

tunisia:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

spain:

Generally prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs.

tunisia:

Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Documentation

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	Spain	Tunisia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; must carry license.	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended in conjunction with national license.	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic inspections required.	Mandatory; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield in some areas.	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

spain:

Accepted; must carry license.

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

spain:

International Driving Permit recommended in conjunction with national license.

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

spain:

Yes, periodic inspections required.

tunisia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

spain:

Displayed on windshield in some areas.

tunisia:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

spain:

Mandatory.

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

spain:

Mandatory.

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Spain		Tunisia
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Used more frequently in urgent situations		Moderate use

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

spain:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

tunisia:

Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

spain:

Used more frequently in urgent situations

tunisia:

Moderate use

Alcohol

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	Spain	Tunisia
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.03%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints frequently used	Common; checkpoints used broadly
Enforcement: Fines	Severe penalties, including high fines	Substantial; varies by offense
Test Refusal	Can result in heavy fines and license suspension	Can result in license suspension

Limits: Professional Drivers

spain:

0.03%

tunisia:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

spain:

0.00%; zero tolerance

tunisia:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

spain:

Common; checkpoints frequently used

tunisia:

Common; checkpoints used broadly

Enforcement: Fines

spain:

Severe penalties, including high fines

tunisia:

Substantial; varies by offense

Test Refusal

spain:

Can result in heavy fines and license suspension

tunisia:

Can result in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Spain	Tunisia
Contact: General Emergency	112	197
Contact: Traffic Police	Check with local authorities	197
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your insurance provider or RACE	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

spain:

112

tunisia:

197

Contact: Traffic Police

spain:

Check with local authorities

tunisia:

197

Contact: Roadside Assistance

spain:

Contact your insurance provider or RACE

tunisia:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

spain:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

spain:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Spain	Tunisia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; typically €100 to €600, points on license	Varies; DT 40 to DT 500
Common Fines: Alcohol	Severe fines and potential imprisonment	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	€200, mandatory use	DT 40
Common Fines: Phone Use	€200, points on license	DT 60
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	€200, points on license	Varies; DT 60 to DT 200
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; discount if paid promptly.	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

spain:

Varies; typically €100 to €600, points on license

tunisia:

Varies; DT 40 to DT 500

Common Fines: Alcohol

spain:

Severe fines and potential imprisonment

tunisia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

spain:

€200, mandatory use

tunisia:

DT 40

Common Fines: Phone Use

spain:

€200, points on license

tunisia:

DT 60

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

spain:

€200, points on license

tunisia:

Varies; DT 60 to DT 200

Payment: On The Spot

spain:

Yes; discount if paid promptly.

tunisia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

spain:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

tunisia:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay