The most beautiful cars in the world – rare specimens from Mercedes 28/95 Phaeton 1914 to Maserati Sciadipersta 2019 can be found here.

There is a country in the world where they can afford to wash the asphalt with fragrant and tasty shampoo both at 5 am and at night. A country where well-being, chic and peace are felt even on the roads … A place where a handsome local policeman is dressed like in a parade, and the perfect cleanliness on the roads is mesmerizing. It is here that if a small accident happens once a year, the whole world talks about it.

A 1960s Mercedes SL, a 1957 Porsche 1600, a 1956 Chevrolet, a Rolls-Royce Phantom, and the very first Porsche 356 are just the beginning of the list of cars roaming the streets of Monaco. -Healey – Well, you understand everything.

But about the driving style of local residents and the workload of such beautiful supercars and not only, we will tell you at the speed of Formula 1.

Rich Monaco

If you are driving to Monaco, then it is worth considering that the principality can be reached by the A8 toll highway – La Fare-les-Oliviers – Menton (border of Italy) (218 km) – the price is 24.40 €, it stretches along the Cote d’Azur of France . It should be noted that almost all major highways in the country, denoted by the letter A and a number, for example, A8, will be paid. Such roads are marked with the “peage” sign. You can choose another route, such as the long scenic Grand Corniche.

Toll rates and travel times are below:

  • Road Nice – Monaco, travel time (36 minutes), distance (21 km), price 5, 92 €
  • Road Cannes – Monaco, travel time (56 minutes), distance (56 km), price 14, 50 €

Calculate   the mileage and cost of the road to Monaco. 

When entering the payment terminals, look at the traffic lights above each point: they have green arrows or green color indicating open points. A red light means that the passage through these terminals is closed. The indications also include the type of payment (coins, credit cards) and the type of vehicle.

Payment goes to separate sections at special points. Vignettes for toll roads do not exist in France. There are two payment options:

when entering a toll section of the highway (you immediately pay a fixed amount for a certain section of the road)
when leaving the toll section of the highway (slide the ticket into the terminal already at the exit, it calculates the amount you need to pay, depending on the length of the road section)

Gas stations and fuel prices

The price of gasoline in Monaco, 1.72 € per liter, is one of the most expensive – it takes an honorable second place after Hong Kong 2.03 € per liter (Global Petrol Prices data for March 2020)

Finding gas stations in Monaco can turn into a quest, and all because there are few of them here and they are not at all remarkable. Some even close at 6pm. 

To be prepared and know where to look for gas stations, read   on the website   .

When entering Monaco by car, it is better to leave the car in one of the car parks. It can be difficult to find parking in the Principality, especially near shops, museums and other tourist spots. Underground parking is usually inexpensive, but prices vary by location and day. In some paid parking lots, you can stand for free for up to an hour, and on Sunday, many parking lots are free.

Parking rules and fines for violation

You can find out in real time what parking lots are available in Monaco, the availability of parking spaces, and also see the tables of public parking lots   on the Monaco parking website   .

You can park along the sidewalk or partially drive onto the curb, but if there are no prohibition signs or markings. If you see areas bordered by a white line, parking there is free. Inside the blue line, it is paid, and the yellow line says no parking. There are paid parking lots where you can park your car for free up to 60 minutes. At ground parking lots, payment is made at the entrance, and at underground parking lots at the exit.

It is forbidden to park on sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and bicycle paths, and it is forbidden to park in front of tunnels. Incorrectly parked vehicles will be taken to the impound lot.

It is important to remember that there are cameras in Monaco on every street, so everything is monitored 24/7. Here is the data (for the year) that testifies to this: 

For example, 20,396 fines were issued for parking in prohibited places in Monaco, as well as 12,996 for non-payment of parking at a machine and 2,963 for parking under a No Parking sign. The amount of the fine for incorrect parking starts from 17€.

country traffic rules. Key Features

Apart from the crazy race at the Monaco Grand Prix, you have to drive very carefully around the Principality, watching the speed and not trying on the role of Schumacher. It is forbidden to exceed 50 km/h. On some roads signs allow you to accelerate up to 80 km/h. Some streets are generally blocked for transport, and cars registered in another country are prohibited from entering the area of ​​​​the princely residence – Monaco-Ville.

Traffic in Monaco is on the right.

Penalties for some traffic violations:

  • Exceeding the speed limit – from 68 to 1500 €
  • Exceeding the allowed alcohol limit – from 135 to 4500 €, as well as a ban on driving within the country
  • Using a mobile device while driving – 135 €
  • No emergency sign or reflective vest – 135 €
  • Emergency stop lane driving – 135 €
  • Watching video while driving – 1500 €
  • Installation of radar detectors – 1500 €
  • Lack of driving license – 15,000 €

The use of low beam headlights during the day is mandatory when visibility is poor. Also, the use of dipped beam is mandatory when driving through tunnels. The government recommends that low beam headlights be used 24 hours a day for four wheel drive vehicles. Fine for driving at night or in case of insufficient visibility without lights 135 €.

A very interesting fact is that drivers whose cars are registered in Monaco break away into the whole of neighboring France. Why not? It’s not in the principality.

In addition, in Monaco driving without a seat belt is not considered a violation, while in France it threatens with a fine of 135 euros.

And in France, since 2015, it is forbidden to wear headphones while driving. In case of violation, the driver will be forced to pay a fine of 135 €, in addition, he will be deprived of 3 points. Monaco does not have such a point system, and the penalty for such an offense is not high.

Last year, 100,000 traffic violations were committed by drivers with Monegasque license plates in France. And we are talking only about violations registered by automatic radars!

Of all the 100,000 offenses committed by Monegasque motorists in France, the director of the French traffic control center selected those vehicles whose violations were the most serious, and sent this list to the Monaco public prosecutor’s office. The data is amazing – 20 cars committed 50 violations in one year! However, the Monaco prosecutor’s office is obliged to send the names of all offenders claimed by France, these are Monegasques!

The Principality is looking for ways to end the impunity enjoyed by many drivers whose cars are registered in Monaco, but no matter how hard they succeed. The fact is that, unlike France, where a point can be deducted for a perfect violation of traffic rules, of which there are only 12 in each driver’s license, the Monegasque license does not have such a point system.

Transportation of children

The use of an appropriate restraint is mandatory for children under 10 or when the child is tall enough to use a seat belt (between 1.35 m and 1.50 m).

It is strongly recommended that children under 10 years of age be transported in the back seat of a vehicle. In the case when a child is transported in the front seat, the airbag must be turned off. Children weighing up to 13 kg must be transported with their backs in the direction of travel. The driver is responsible for all children under the age of 18 in the vehicle. The fine is 135€.

Vehicle equipment:

  • Warning triangle, except for motorcycles
  • A reflective vest is required when exiting a vehicle that has stopped on the carriageway or roadside, at night or in poor visibility conditions. Fine up to 135 euros.
  • Breathalyzer is mandatory from July 1, 2012.

It is recommended to have two breathalyzers in the car in case one of them is used or damaged. The shelf life of such a breathalyzer should not exceed 12 months.

An emergency first aid kit and a fire extinguisher are optional, as is the use of winter tires.

As of January 3, 2012, the use of GPS satellite navigation software that indicates the location of fixed and mobile speed cameras is prohibited. This feature must be disabled.

Accident in Monaco

A blue Bentley crashed into an Aston Martin and was then pulled over by Mercedes, Porsche and Ferrari. So, the most expensive accident in Monaco occurred in 2011. Therefore, be vigilant and attentive on the roads of Monaco, and if an unpredictable situation has already developed, follow the rules described below:

  • Stop the car, turn on the emergency alarm, take measures to evacuate passengers from the car, put up an emergency stop sign.
  • If there are victims, provide them with first aid, call an ambulance – 932 598 69
  • Items related to the accident, in any case, do not move.
  • Write down the numbers of witnesses and eyewitnesses of the accident.
  • Write down the make and number of the vehicle that was involved in the accident.
  • Call the police and wait for their arrival on 17 or 931 530 15
  • Write down the details of the police officer who filed the accident.
  • If you are in an accident with your own car, call the number on your green card.
  • If the car is rented, then call the phone number specified in the rental agreement.

Important:   documents, personal and car, you must provide only the police.