Toll roads in Azerbaijan? How to buy a vignette in Azerbaijan? Fines in Azerbaijan? Parking in Azerbaijan? Freeways in Azerbaijan? We have collected answers to all these questions for you in this article.
The length of highways is 59,141 km. Of these, 29,210 km are asphalt roads. The length of highways is 99 km.
Toll roads in Azerbaijan
There are no tolls for using Azerbaijan’s highways for vehicles registered in other countries.
Since August 16, 2014, the requirements for the temporary importation of motor vehicles that do not meet the Euro-4 environmental standard, which regulates the content of harmful substances in exhaust gases, have increased in Azerbaijan.
Now, the owners of vehicles that are temporarily imported to the territory of Azerbaijan will be required to provide documents confirming that they will be cleared by customs as part of the temporary importation procedure.
This measure is aimed at guaranteeing the removal of the vehicle from the territory of Azerbaijan after the expiration of the period of temporary importation. This is due to the fact that on April 1, 2014, Azerbaijan switched to the Euro-4 environmental standard.
The list of documents submitted by non-resident natural persons to the customs authorities for vehicles temporarily imported to the customs territory of Azerbaijan and their trailers (semi-trailers) that do not comply with environmental norms and Euro-4 standards:
- Declaration;
- Passport;
- A document confirming the permanent registration of the motor vehicle in the country of departure (certificate of state registration);
- The power of attorney provided by the owner of the motor vehicle, in case of its use 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 period of temporary stay in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Map of highways of Azerbaijan
The main traffic laws of Azerbaijan
Speed limits in Azerbaijan
Standard speed limits in Azerbaijan (unless otherwise indicated on signs).Cars (up to 3.5 tons):
- in the settlement – 60 km/h
- outside the settlement – 90 km/h
- on a road with two lanes in one direction – 90 km/h
- on the highway – 110 km/h
Cars with a trailer:
- in the settlement – 60 km/h
- outside the settlement – 70 km/h
- on a road with two lanes in one direction – 70 km/h
- on the highway – 90 km/h
Motorcycles:
- in the settlement – 60 km/h
- outside the settlement – 90 km/h
- on the highway – 90 km/h
Speed in residential neighborhoods is no more than 20 km/h.
Current maximum speed limits on the roads of European countries for passenger cars.
Alcohol
Maximum permissible blood alcohol level 0.29 ‰ .
If the blood alcohol level is 0.3 ‰ or higher, a fine of AZN 400 (€ 216) or restriction of the right to drive a vehicle for a period of 6 to 12 months will be imposed.
If in the event of a violation, minor bodily injury or material damage was caused, the fine will increase to AZN 700 (€378), and the right to drive will be restricted for up to 2 years.
Evasion by a person driving a motor vehicle from the inspection of the state of intoxication, which is carried out in accordance with the procedure established by law, is punishable by a fine from AZN 400 to 700 (€ 216 – 378) and the restriction of the right to operate a motor vehicle for a period of up to 2 years.
Permissible blood alcohol content while driving a car in European countries.
Use of low beam headlights in Azerbaijan
Low beam is optional when driving during the day and mandatory when driving at night, when driving in tunnels and in low visibility conditions.
Dipped headlights during daylight hours must be turned on in the vehicle:
- Motorcycle, moped;
- Bus and minibus transporting groups of children;
- Vehicles moving in an organized transport group;
- Vehicles towing other vehicles;
- Vehicles carrying dangerous, heavy and oversized cargo.
A fine of AZN 30 (€ 16) is imposed for violation of the rules for the use of light devices.
In which European countries is it mandatory to use dipped beam headlights during the day?
Rules of transportation of children in Azerbaijan
It is prohibited to transport children under the age of 12 on the back seat of a motorcycle or on the front seat of a car in the absence of a special device that supports the child.
The fine is AZN 60 (€ 32).
Requirements for the transportation of children in light vehicles on the roads of European countries.
Use of seat belts in Azerbaijan
When driving in a car, the design of which provides for the provision of seat belts, it is necessary to fasten the seat belts and ensure that the seat belts are fastened by the passengers.
Children under the age of 12, drivers performing a reverse maneuver, pregnant women, instructors of persons learning to drive, as well as drivers and passengers of operational vehicles are allowed to unbuckle their seat belts in populated areas.
The fine is AZN 40 (€ 22).
Phoning
It is forbidden to make phone calls while driving a moving vehicle. The fine is AZN 50 (€ 27).
Fines for talking on the phone while driving in European countries.
Tinting
The degree of light transmission of the windshield should be at least 75%, and the front side windows at least 70%.
The fine is AZN 50 (€ 27).
Fines in Azerbaijan
Fines for some violations of traffic rules in Azerbaijan:
| Violation | Fine (AZN) |
|---|---|
| Failure to keep the distance to the TM ahead | 40 (€ 22) |
| Violation of the rules of stopping or parking, towing, transporting goods | 40 (€ 22) |
| Throwing some objects out of vehicles | 40 (€ 22) |
| Intentional spraying of pedestrians, buildings and vehicles with water | 40 (€ 22) |
| Failure to give way to pedestrians at a crosswalk | 50 (€ 27) |
| Driving a vehicle by a driver who does not have a compulsory civil liability insurance policy with him | 50 (€ 27) |
| Violation of the rules of driving through the intersection | 60 (€ 32) |
| The signal of a traffic light or regulator prohibits movement | 60 (€ 32) |
| Violation of overtaking, maneuvering rules | 60 (€ 32) |
| Creating emergency situations, i.e. committing violations that entail a forced change of speed and direction of movement by other road users | 80 (€ 43) |
| Violation of the rules of passage through railway crossings | 80 (€ 43) |
| The driver leaving the scene of a traffic accident in which he was a participant | 100 (€ 54) |
| Departure to the lane intended for movement in the opposite direction | 100 (€ 54) |
| Motorway movement of vehicles whose technical speed does not exceed 50 km/h | 100 (€ 54) |
| Failure to give way to vehicles with a special sound signal, red or blue flashing light signal | 100 (€ 54) |
Fines for speeding in Azerbaijan:
| Speeding | Fine (AZN) |
|---|---|
| from 10 to 20 km/h | 10 (€ 5) |
| from 21 to 40 km/h | 50 (€ 27) |
| from 41 to 60 km/h | 150 (€ 81) |
| over 60 km/h | 250 (€ 135) |
Useful Information
Gasoline
In Azerbaijan, the prices of AI-80 and AI-92 gasoline, as well as diesel fuel, are regulated by the state.
Premium Euro-95 gasoline (corresponding to Euro-5 environmental standards), which is not produced in Azerbaijan, is not included in the list of goods regulated by the state. Therefore, it is sold at free prices.
Super Euro-98 gasoline is also not produced in Azerbaijan. Due to low demand, it is not widely distributed in its territory.
Prices for all types of fuel as of 11/20/2023 :
- Gasoline (EU-92) — AZN 1.00 (€ 0.541)
- Gasoline (EU-95) — AZN 2.00 (€ 1.083)
- Gasoline (EU-98) — AZN 2.30 (€ 1.245)
- Diesel – AZN 0.80 (€ 0.433)
- LPG – AZN 0.65 (€ 0.352)
Changes compared to the previous period are shown. Update once every two weeks.
Border crossing in Azerbaijan
Please note that passengers cross the border of Azerbaijan separately from the driver.
Emergency numbers
- Emergency situations – 112
- Fire service – 101
- Police – 102
- Ambulance – 103
- Traffic police – 126
Mandatory equipment
Equipment that must be in the car:
- Car first aid kit
- Extinguisher
- Emergency stop sign
Requirements for the equipment that must be in the car in different European countries.
Winter equipment
The use of winter tires is not mandatory in Azerbaijan.
Studded tires
The use of studded tires is allowed. At the same time, a corresponding sign – “Tires with spikes” – must be installed on the rear of the vehicle that has studded tires.
Requirements for the use of winter and studded tires in different European countries.
Additional equipment and other rules
The use of radar detectors by Azerbaijani traffic police is not regulated, i.e. allowed
The use of anti-speed cameras and other technical means that prevent the measurement of speed results in a fine of AZN 80 to 100 (€ 43 – 54) and confiscation of the device.