Highways in Azerbaijan
The length of highways is 59.141 km. Of these, asphalt roads – 29210 km. The length of highways is 99 km.
Toll roads
No tolls are charged for the use of Azerbaijani roads for vehicles registered in other states.
Since August 16, 2014, Azerbaijan has tightened the requirements for the temporary import of vehicles that do not meet the Euro-4 environmental standard, which regulates the content of pollutants in exhaust gases.
Owners of vehicles temporarily imported into the territory of Azerbaijan will require confirmation of customs clearance as part of the temporary importation procedure.
This measure is aimed at ensuring the export of the vehicle from the territory of Azerbaijan after the period of temporary importation. This is due to the fact that Azerbaijan switched to the Euro4 environmental standard on April 1, 2014.
The list of documents that non-residents submit to customs authorities for vehicles and their trailers (semi-trailers) temporarily imported into the customs territory of Azerbaijan that do not comply with environmental and Euro 4 standards:
- Explanation;
- passport;
- a document confirming the permanent registration of the vehicle in the country of departure (certificate of state registration);
- permission of the owner of the vehicle to be used by another person;
- Visa, if the vehicle is imported from countries with a visa regime or, if necessary, a temporary residence permit or a decision to extend the temporary stay in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Road map of Azerbaijan
Basic rules of the road in Azerbaijan
Speed limit
Standard speed limits in Azerbaijan (unless otherwise noted on signs).
Cars (up to 3.5 tons):
- in the village – 60 km / h
- outside the village – 90 km / h
- on a two-lane road in one direction – 90 km / h
- on the highway – 110 km / h
Vehicles with trailers:
- in the village – 60 km / h
- outside the village – 70 km / h
- on a two-lane road in one direction – 70 km / h
- on the highway – 90 km / h
motorcycles:
- in the village – 60 km / h
- outside the village – 90 km / h
- on the highway – 90 km / h
Speed in residential premises – no more than 20 km / h.
The maximum speed for passenger cars on the roads of European countries is valid.
Alcohol
The maximum legal blood alcohol level is 0.29‰ .
If the blood alcohol level is 0.3‰ or more, a fine of 400 manats (€196) or a restriction on the right to drive a vehicle for a period of 6 to 12 months is imposed.
If the violation resulted in minor bodily injury or damage to property, the amount of the fine increases to 700 manat (343 euros) and restrictions on the right to drive a vehicle for up to 2 years.
Evasion of a person driving a vehicle from an investigation to check the state of intoxication, carried out in accordance with the procedure established by law, is punishable by a fine of 400 to 700 manats (196-343 euros) and restriction. driving license up to 2 years.
Legal blood alcohol levels while driving in Europe.
dipped beam
Low beam headlights are optional when driving during the day and mandatory when driving at night, in tunnels and in poor visibility conditions.
Dimmed daytime headlights must be turned on on the vehicle:
- Motorcycle, moped;
- Bus and minibus transport groups;
- Vehicles moving along an organized transport group;
- Vehicles pulling other vehicles;
- Vehicles carrying dangerous heavy and oversized cargo.
Any violation of the rules for the use of lighting equipment entails a fine of 30 manats (15 euros).
In which European countries is the use of dipped beam during the day mandatory?
Transportation of children
It is forbidden to transport children under 12 years old in the back seat of a motorcycle or in the front seat of a car unless there is a special device to help the child.
Fine – 60 AZN (29 €).
Requirements for the transportation of children in passenger vehicles on the roads of European countries.
Seat belts
When traveling in a vehicle designed for use with seat belts, you must fasten your seat belts and make sure that the passengers have fastened their seat belts.
Children under 12 years of age, reversing drivers, pregnant women, driver instructors, as well as drivers and passengers of emergency vehicles in built-up areas are allowed to loosen their seat belts.
The fine is 40 manats (20 euros).
Make a phone call
Calling while driving is prohibited. Fine – 50 AZN (25 €).
Fines for phone calls while driving in Europe.
tinted windows
The windshield must have at least 75% light transmission, and the front side windows at least 70%.
Fine – 50 AZN (25 €).
Fines in Azerbaijan
Penalties for some traffic violations in Azerbaijan:
| Penalties for traffic violations in Azerbaijan | |
| violation | Good ( AZN) |
| Failing to keep a distance from the car in front | 40 (20 euros) |
| Violation of the rules of stopping or parking, towing, moving goods | 40 (20 euros) |
| Throwing items from vehicles | 40 (20 euros) |
| Deliberately splashing water on pedestrians, buildings and vehicles | 40 (20 euros) |
| No preference for pedestrians at a crosswalk | 50 (25 euros) |
| Driving a vehicle by a driver who does not have compulsory liability insurance | 50 (25 euros) |
| Violation of traffic rules at intersections | 60 (29 euros) |
| Driving at an illegal traffic light or traffic controller | 60 (29 euros) |
| Violation of the rules of overtaking, maneuvering | 60 (29 euros) |
| Creation of emergency situations, that is, the commission of violations leading to a forced change in speed and direction of movement by other road users. | 80 (39 €) |
| Violation of the rules of driving at railway crossings | 80 (39 €) |
| Departure from the scene of an accident by the driver in which he got into | 100 (49 euros) |
| Departure to the lane intended for movement in the opposite direction | 100 (49 euros) |
| Movement of vehicles on motorways at a technical speed of 50 km/h or less | 100 (49 euros) |
| No advantage when driving a vehicle with a special horn, red or blue flashing light. | 100 (49 euros) |
Fines for speeding in Azerbaijan:
| Fines for speeding in Azerbaijan | |
| About speed | Good ( AZN) |
| from 10 to 20 km / h | 10 (5 euros) |
| from 21 to 40 km / h | 50 (25 euros) |
| from 41 to 60 km / h | 150 (74 euros) |
| over 60 km/h | 250 (123 euros) |
Useful information
Gasoline
In Azerbaijan, prices for gasoline and diesel fuel AI-80 and AI-92 are regulated by the state.
Euro-95 premium gasoline (in accordance with Euro-5 environmental standards), not produced in Azerbaijan, is not included in the list of goods regulated by the state. Therefore, the sale takes place at free prices.
Gasoline super Euro 98 is not produced in Azerbaijan either. Due to low demand, it is not used in its territory.
border crossing
The video shows crossing the border with Azerbaijan by car. Please note that passengers cross the border with Azerbaijan separately from the driver.
Emergency numbers in Azerbaijan
- Emergencies – 112
- Fire Department – 101
- Police – 102
- Ambulance – 103
- GAI – 126
Required Equipment
Equipment you must have in your vehicle:
- First aid kit for cars
- Fire extinguisher
- warning triangle
Requirements for the equipment that should be in the car in different European countries.
Winter equipment
spikes
Studded tires are allowed. In this case, a sign must be affixed to the rear of the vehicle with studded tires –
Requirements for the use of winter and studded tires in different European countries.
Additional equipment and other rules
Azerbaijani traffic rules are not regulated, that is, they are allowed.
The use of anti-radar and other technical means that prevent speed measurement will result in a fine of 80 to 100 manats (39-49 euros) and confiscation of the device.