Driving in Azerbaijan has its peculiarities, especially for foreign tourists. Most rules are similar to European standards (right-hand traffic), but there are nuances worth knowing before you rent a car in Baku.
Speed Limits
- Urban areas — 60 km/h (unless otherwise posted)
- Rural roads — 90 km/h
- Motorways — 110 km/h
Speed cameras are everywhere — on highways and in the city. Fines for speeding start at 50 AZN and are linked to the vehicle's licence plate.
Key Rules
- Seat belts — mandatory for driver and all passengers
- Child seats — required for children under 12
- Mobile phone — prohibited without hands-free
- Alcohol — 0.0 BAC limit (zero tolerance)
- Headlights — mandatory outside cities, recommended in urban areas
- Horn use — restricted in urban areas
Fines
- Speeding 10-30 km/h over limit — 50 AZN
- Speeding 30-60 km/h over limit — 150 AZN
- Speeding 60+ km/h over limit — 300 AZN + licence suspension
- Running a red light — 100 AZN
- No seat belt — 40 AZN
- Drink driving — 300-500 AZN + vehicle impoundment
Fines are tied to the vehicle. When renting from Millicars, fines are forwarded to the renter — review our rental terms.
Parking in Baku
Central Baku has paid parking (0.30-0.50 AZN/hour). Payment via parking meters or mobile app. Towing for illegal parking costs 40 AZN plus impound fees. We recommend using underground car parks at shopping centres.
Driving Culture
- Baku drivers can be more aggressive than in Europe — stay alert
- Pedestrian crossings aren't always respected — slow down early
- Roundabouts — traffic entering gives way
- Rural roads may have no lighting — be careful at night
- Mountain roads may have livestock — reduce speed
Fuel
Petrol in Azerbaijan is inexpensive: AI-92 around 1.00 AZN/L, AI-95 around 1.20 AZN/L. SOCAR stations are widespread. On mountain routes, fill up beforehand — distances between stations can be significant.
In Case of an Accident
- Stop and turn on hazard lights
- Place a warning triangle
- Call the police: 102
- Do not move the vehicle until police arrive
- Call Millicars: +994 10 311 50 01
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