TRAFFIC RULES IN AZERBAIJAN

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SPEED LIMITS

Passenger cars (up to 3.500 kgs)

- city centre - 60 km/h

- outside the village - 90 km/h

- on a road with two lanes in one direction - 90 km/h

- on a motorway - 110 km/h

VIGNETTE/TOLL

Until October 2023, there were no tolls on roads and motorways (valid for passenger cars). Subsequently, however, a new highway  has opened from Baku to the border of the Russian Federation. This highway is now tolled - payments need to be made at toll booths.

ALCOHOL BEHIND THE WHEEL

For drivers in Azerbaijan, the legal alcohol limit is 0.3 per  ML, which is about one glass of wine.

But be careful, because if you exceed this generous limit, the penalties are severe. If a driver exceeds this limit, a fine of AZN 400 (about $250) or a restriction of driving privileges for 6 to 12 months will be imposed.

WHAT TO DO IF I GET A FINE

The authorities do not enforce traffic laws consistently, but that certainly does not mean that you should commit traffic violations. Also, note that driving in Azerbaijan can be dangerous - given that many drivers there do not obey traffic laws and their cars are often in poor condition.