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Abkhazia
- International Driving License has no legal status.
- The traffic rules in Abkhazia are not very different from Russian ones. One fundamental difference is in the variety of fines. An important point: a driver's license is withdrawn in case of violations of any traffic rule. You can get the license back only after paying a fine. However, it's not so easy thing to do. There are no terminals in the country, Russian bank cards are rarely accepted. Remember that the fine can be paid only in a district department of traffic police. After that, you can get your driver's license back.
- Be careful! Traffic police can fine you for violation that you didn't commit. Thus they provoke you to pay a bribe. Tip: don't respond to provocations, keep calm. Defend your rights competently. Don't confront.
- In Abkhazia, pigs, cows, sheep, and other animals continually wander the roadway. Be careful on the road!
- The maximum permitted overspeed limit in the country is only 10 km/h.
- Abkhaz drivers honk randomly and for any reason. Keep in mind this feature.
- Road signs have worn off for many years. They are completely absent on some road sections. The driver can only use his intuition.
- Local drivers are well-known hotshots. They neglect seat belts, like to run a red, forget about the existence of turn signals, park anywhere. Don’t take an example from them. Follow the traffic rules.
- Road conditions in Abkhazia leave much to be desired.
- Tourists often complain about the quality of gasoline sold at gas stations.
- There are no toll roads in Abkhazia.
- The maximum permissible level of alcohol in the driver’s blood is 0.1 ppm. Drunk driving is punishable with a fine of 200 minimum wages. If you don’t pay the fine within a month, you will be automatically deprived of a driver's license for 1 year. In case of repeated traffic violation, it is withdrawn for 3 years.
- The country has the following speed limits: 20 km/h in densely populated areas, 60 km/h in the built-up area, 90 km/h outside built-up areas, as well as on the highway. The maximum permitted speed on motorways is 110 km/h.
Georgia
- International Driving License is recognized.
- International Driving License is required. Also required for car hire.
- Georgia has a right-hand traffic. Overtaking is allowed only on the left side.
- The minimum age for obtaining a driving license is 18.
- Car rental is available to persons under the age of 21 with driving experience from 1 year.
- The country has the following speed limits: 110 km/h - on the highway, 90 km/h - on toll-free roads, 60 km/h - in the urban area.
- There are another rules for cars with a trailer: 90 km/h - on the highway, 70 km/h - on toll-free roads, 50 km/h - in the urban area.
- It is forbidden to turn right on the red light.
- Seat belts are required for both front and rear passengers.
- Children under 4 years of age must be transported in special holding devices.
- Children under 12 years of age aren’t allowed to sit in the front car seat.
- The maximum permissible blood alcohol content is 0 ppm. There is a prohibition law for drivers in Georgia. Keep this in mind!
- Don’t forget to put a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher in the car.
- It is necessary to use snow chains on some road sections. Please note that you should install such chains only on drive wheels.
- Driving on mountain roads can be difficult during rain and snow. Moreover, as a result of heavy snowfall, roads can become impassable.
South Ossetia
- International Driving License has no legal status.
- South Ossetia drives on the right.
- When driving a vehicle fitted with seat belts don't forget to buckle up. You are not allowed to transport passengers who are not wearing seat belts.
- Motorcyclists and passengers must drive with their helmets on.
- Hands free is a must.
- Drink or drug driving is strictly forbidden.
- When you see a vehicle with a flashing blue beacon and special sound signal approaching you must yield the way to this vehicle.
- You must take the end position on the roadway designed for moving in this direction prior to turning to the right, left or making a U-turn, except for the cases when entering a roundabout.
- Make a turn in such a way that when leaving a crossing of carriageways you don't appear on an oncoming traffic lane.
- When turning to the right you must try to drive as close as possible to the right edge of the carriageway.
- Vehicles with the allowed speed not exceeding 40 km/h or those that due to some technical issues can't accelerate must drive the right-hand lane excluding detouring, overtaking or changing lanes before turning to the left, making U-turns or stops in allowable cases on the left side of the road.
- In residential areas, the maximum permitted speed is 60 km/h, in built-up areas and building surrounding grounds the speed may not exceed 20 km/h.
- By decision of the executive authorities of South Ossetia speed regulations may be revised (with further signposting) on road sections or traffic lanes for particular vehicle types if the road conditions provide safety traffic at higher speed. In this case, the allowed speed value may not exceed the values set for corresponding vehicle types on the highways.
- When turning to the left/right a driver must yield the way to the pedestrians who cross the carriageway where he/she turnsas well as cyclists crossing it on a cycle lane.
- When dazzling a driver must turn on the hazard lights and without changing the lane slow down and stop.
- To transport children under 12 years of age in a vehicle fitted with seat belts, use restraint systems that correspond to the weight and height of a child or any other restraints which help to strap a child with the seat belts designed into the vehicle. You are allowed to transport children in the front seats only if you have corresponding restraints.
