Toll roads in Belarus? How to buy a vignette in Belarus? Fines in Belarus? Parking in Belarus? Freeways of Belarus? We have collected answers to all these questions for you in this article.
We recommend for your own safety and life not to visit Belarus.
Roads in Belarus
From January 1, 2023, drivers trucks with a technically permissible gross weight of no more than 3.5 tons, who have payment obligations, will be able to calculate for travel on toll roads only with the help of an electronic vignette.
Currently, the length of the network of public highways in Belarus is 94,797 km, of which 815 km are highways and 15,476 km are republican roads. All roads in Belarus are paved.
Toll roads in Belarus
A fee is provided for the passage of motor vehicles of foreign countries on the roads of Belarus. The amount of the fee depends on the category of the vehicle and the distance traveled.
Entrance to toll road sections is marked with the sign “Toll Road”. And the end of the toll sections is “the end of the toll road”.
The fine for violating the rules of movement on the toll roads of Belarus for light vehicles (permissible total weight no more than 3.5 tons) ranges from €50 to €100.
From August 1, 2013, the electronic system of payment for travel on highways was put into effect. Since the introduction of the electronic system, several more toll areas have been added.
From December 1, 2019, the fee will be charged on the following sections of highways:
| Sections of the road | Start (km) | End (km) |
|---|---|---|
| M1 Brest (Kozlovichi) – Minsk – border of the Russian Federation (Redki) | 0 | 609 |
| M2 Minsk – Minsk National Airport | 15 | 42 |
| M3 Minsk – Vitebsk | 9 | 41 |
| M4 Minsk – Mogilev | 16 | 192 |
| M5 Minsk – Gomel | 21 | 296 |
| M6 Minsk – Grodno – border of Poland (Bruzgi) | 12 | 287 |
| M7 Minsk – Oshmiany – border of Lithuania (Kamyanyi Log) | 57 | 148 |
| P1 Minsk – Dzerzhinsk | 8 | 35 |
| Р21 Vitebsk – the border of the Russian Federation (Liozno) | 9 | 53 |
| Р23 Minsk – Slutsk | 10 | 99 |
| Р28 Minsk – Molodechno – Naroch | 12 | 32 |
| Р99 Baranovichi – Grodno | 16 | 149 |
| the border of Poland (Berestowytsa) is the border | 0 | 7 |
The total length of toll sections is 1,805 km.
Vehicles registered in the territory of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) with a technically permissible gross weight of no more than 3.5 tons are exempt from tolls.
Map of toll roads in Belarus
Fares for travel in Belarus
From December 15, 2020, drivers of vehicles with a technically permissible gross weight of no more than 3.5 tons can pay for the use of toll roads in the Republic of Belarus using an electronic vignette.
When purchasing a vehicle, data (registration plate and country of vehicle registration), as well as information about the selected period of its validity, are entered into the BelToll system, which automatically monitors payment compliance when the vehicle travels on toll roads.
The electronic vignette can be purchased online at the website ev.beltoll.by
The following tariffs apply to electronic vignettes in 2023:
| TS | 15 days | 30 days | 1 year * |
|---|---|---|---|
| €18 | €28 | € 96 |
* Valid from January 1 to December 31 of the respective year, as well as during the last 15 calendar days of the previous year and the first 15 calendar days of the following year.
When entering the registration mark, you must use alphanumeric characters WITHOUT SPACES, for example: FRT545HY .
Funds paid for an electronic vignette, including in the event of incorrect vehicle data being specified when purchasing it, are non-refundable.
Road map of Belarus
The main traffic laws of Belarus
Speed limits in Belarus
Standard speed limits in Belarus, unless otherwise indicated on the signs (chapter 11 of the Road Traffic Regulations of Belarus).Cars (up to 3.5 tons) and motorcycles:
- in the settlement – 60 km/h
- outside the settlement – 90 km/h
- on the road – 120 km/h
Cars with trailers [ 1 ] :
- in the settlement – 60 km/h
- outside the settlement – 70 km/h
- on the road – 90 km/h
[1] vehicles towing mechanical vehicles on all roads – no more than 50 km/h.
Mechanical vehicles driven by drivers with up to two years of driving experience — no more than 70 km/h.
In the zone of operation of the sign “Residential zone” the speed of vehicles should not exceed 20 km/h.
The speed of traffic on some sections of the Moscow Ring Road has also been increased to 100 km/h.
Current maximum speed limits on the roads of European countries for passenger cars.
Speed cameras
According to the State Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus, the speed cameras installed on the highway M1 Brest – Minsk – the border of Russia began to function in working mode from July 1, 2012.
Initially, only 15 speed cameras were installed on the track. They are installed at a considerable distance from each other, and the control zone of each device is marked with a special sign.
In the past, cameras were installed on other roads, and their number exceeded 500. As of September 2021, 501 stationary cameras and 39 mobile cameras have been installed.
At the same time, the use of automated systems will not replace the radar speed control by inspectors that drivers are used to, but will only supplement it.
It should also be borne in mind that if speeding is recorded by several cameras, fines will have to be paid according to the number of violations.
The question of how fines recorded by these cameras will be collected in case of speeding by foreign drivers seems very interesting.
This is what Stanislav Solovei, senior inspector of the Department of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus, said about it:
Information about violations will be entered into a single database, and every car with foreign license plates will be checked at the state border. A special point will be established there, where the rogue foreigner will be informed about his own violation and will be required to pay the appropriate fine.
Alcohol
Maximum permissible blood alcohol level 0.29 ‰ .
This provision entered into force on August 12, 2011 in accordance with the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 497 dated April 14, 2011.
“On the approval of the Regulation on the procedure for conducting an examination of physical persons in order to detect the state of alcohol intoxication and (or) the state caused by the consumption of narcotic drugs, psychotropic, toxic or other intoxicating substances” (50 Kb).
For exceeding the permissible level – a fine in the amount of BYN 3,700 to 7,400 (€ 1,101-2,202) with deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle for a period of 3 to 5 years.
Permissible blood alcohol content while driving a car in European countries.
Low light
Low beam is not mandatory when driving during the day. The dipped beam must be switched on at night, in conditions of insufficient visibility caused by bad weather, and when riding a motorcycle, moped and when towing a mechanical vehicle (on a towing vehicle).
Fog lights can be used instead of low beam headlights in daylight to indicate a moving vehicle or when its visibility on the road is impaired (Chapter 22 of the Road Traffic Regulations of Belarus).
Driving a vehicle with non-lit headlights and rear marker lights (in the dark and in conditions of insufficient visibility) is punishable by a fine of BYN 37 to 111 (€ 11-33).
At the beginning and end of the school year (from May 25 to June 5 and from August 25 to September 5) in Belarus, special comprehensive events (SCM) are held, during which movement with low beam is mandatory (para. 166.9 Road Traffic Regulations of Belarus ) .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in a fine of BYN 111 (€33).
In which European countries is it mandatory to use dipped beam headlights during the day?
Transportation of children
Transportation of children in a car equipped with seat belts should be carried out using:
- children’s restraining devices corresponding to the weight and growth of the child – under the age of 5 years;
- child restraint devices that correspond to the weight and growth of the child, other means (boosters, special seat cushions, additional seats) that allow the child to be safely fastened using the safety belts provided by the vehicle’s design – aged from 5 to 12 years.
It is allowed to transport children under the age of 12 without using the devices specified in the first part of this paragraph if the height of the child exceeds 150 centimeters, as well as in a taxi car.
It is prohibited to transport children in the front seat of a passenger car using child restraints appropriate for the weight and height of the child, the back of which is extended to the windshield of the vehicle, if the front seat has an airbag, except when the mechanism of the front airbag is deactivated.
In case of violation – a fine of up to BYN 148 (€44). Repeat violation within a year – a fine in the amount of BYN 74 to 296 (€ 22-88).
Requirements for the transportation of children in light vehicles on the roads of European countries.
Safety belts
The use of seat belts is mandatory for the driver and passengers while driving in a mechanical vehicle equipped with seat belts (chapter 9.5 of the Traffic Code of Belarus ).
The penalty is a fine of up to BYN 37 (€ 11).
Phoning
It is prohibited to use a radio and telephone device that is not equipped with a technical device that allows you to conduct hands-free negotiations while the vehicle is in motion (Chapter 10.4 of the Road Traffic Act of Belarus).
The penalty is a fine of up to BYN 74 (€22).
Fines for talking on the phone while driving in European countries.
Tinting
The minimum degree of light transmission for the windshield and front side glass of the vehicle, at which it is allowed to participate in traffic — 70%.
The degree of light transmission for other glass, if they are not marked by the manufacturing organization (plant) containing one of the following combinations of signs: “43R”, “V”; “43R”, “V-VI”; “AS3”; “43R”, “V”, “AS3” – 70%.
Fines
Police officers in Belarus have the right to collect fines on the spot for minor traffic violations. The fine in Belarus is measured in basic values.
From January 1, 2023, the base amount is 37 (€11) Belarusian rubles (previously it was 32). This decision is contained in Council of Ministers Resolution No. 967 dated December 30, 2022.Table of fines for speeding:
| Speeding | Types and measures of recovery (BYN) |
|---|---|
| 11-20 km/year | 37 (€ 11) |
| 20-30 km/year | 37 – 111 (€ 11-33) |
| 30-40 km/year | 111 – 370 (€ 33-110) |
| over 40 km/h | 296 – 444 (€ 88-132) |
Unlike in Ukraine, police officers in Belarus, according to the Civil Code of the Republic of Belarus (Article 8.9 clause 2 1 ), have the right in some cases to withdraw a driver’s license from a foreign driver until he pays a fine.
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1 . If a foreign citizen or a stateless person (with the exception of permanent residents of the Republic of Belarus) violates the traffic rules, which is expressed in exceeding the speed of the vehicle, recorded by special technical means working in automatic mode, this person’s driver’s license is withdrawn for the period until the administrative recovery Instead of the revoked driver’s license, a temporary permit for the right to drive vehicles is issued.
Please note that this article is about automatic mode of special technical means .
That is, formally, if you were stopped for speeding, recorded by a stationary or mobile speed control camera or a camera installed in a traffic police car, then your driver’s license can be taken away until you pay the fine.
If this violation is recorded by a manual speed measurement complex, then the actions of the police officer in this case are not determined.
Useful Information
Fuel prices in Belarus
Unleaded gasoline (92 and 95) and diesel fuel are available in Belarus. Gasoline with an octane rating of 98 is available at a limited number of gas stations. The sale of leaded gasoline is prohibited. There are gas stations.
Gasoline prices in Belarus are regulated by the government (except AI-98 gasoline).
Average prices for all types of fuel as of 11/21/2023 :
- AI-92 – BYN 2.26 (€ 0.669)
- AI-95 – BYN 2.36 (€ 0.699)
- AI-98 – BYN 2.58 (€ 0.764)
- ДП — BYN 2.36 (€ 0.699)
- Gas – BYN 1.23 (€ 0.364)
On the territory of the country, it is allowed to carry gasoline in metal canisters in a car.
Since March 1, 2015, the sale of fuel in foreign currency is prohibited at gas stations in Belarus (including gas stations on the route M1 ). All payments for fuel will be made only in cash Belarusian rubles, bank payment card (especially for non-residents of the Republic of Belarus) and fuel cards.
Changes compared to the previous period are shown. Update once every two weeks.
Crossing the border of the Republic of Belarus
The procedure for crossing the border of the Republic of Belarus is as follows:
- You drive up to the barrier at the entrance to the checkpoint and receive an inspection ticket.
- Pass the barrier and go to the desired corridor (Red or Green), depending on the availability of items to be declared.
- When you get to the checkpoint, turn off the engine and go through transport and customs control.
- After the inspection, everyone must go to the passport control window with their passports and get a border crossing stamp in their passport. In addition to the passport, the driver must present the “Certificate of Registration” for the car and the “Green Card” insurance.
Emergency numbers in the Republic of Belarus
- The European emergency number is 112
- Fire service – 101
- Police – 102
- Ambulance – 103
Mandatory equipment
Equipment that must be in the car:
- Car first aid kit
- Emergency stop sign
- Extinguisher
Motorcycles with a side trailer (stroller) need a first aid kit and an emergency stop sign.
Requirements for the equipment that must be in the car in different European countries.
Winter equipment
Winter tires
Winter tires – from January 16, 2015, are mandatory in the period from December 1 to March 1 on cars with a technically permissible total weight of up to 3.5 tons, cars and trucks with a mass of more than 3.5 tons, as well as buses with a mass of up to 5 tons. Fine – BYN 37 (€11).
Winter tires must be marked with a mountain peak with three peaks and a snowflake inside, or “М+S”, “M&S”, “MS”, “MS” or “All seasons” and have a residual height tread pattern of at least 4 mm.
Studded tires
The use of tires for vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tons is allowed. The temporary period during which their use is allowed is not determined by the rules.
Anti-slip chains
Anti-skid chains are allowed to be used if the road is completely covered with snow or ice.
Requirements for the use of winter and studded tires in different European countries.
Additional equipment and other rules
The use of radar detectors is not regulated by the legislation of the Republic of Belarus, i.e. allowed
The use of anti-radar is prohibited .