Traffic Laws

TRAFFIC LIGHTS…

• It is strictly forbidden to make a right turn on red.

• Prior to turning red, the green light on the traffic light blinks three times (one blink per-second) and then turns yellow for another 3 seconds. Only then does it turn red.

• When a traffic light in a junction is blinking yellow, the crossing road also has a blinking yellow light.

• When a traffic light is out of order and the yellow light is blinking, the driver is obliged to obey the road signs posted at the junction (such as STOP or YIELD RIGHT OF WAY).

• Pedestrian crossing lights display only green or red. Green permits crossing the road only in the crosswalk, while red means no crossing.

LINES ON THE ROAD…

• Double yellow lines forming a separate lane are exclusive lanes for public transportation such as buses and taxies, except to turn right once

there is a white arrow.

• It is prohibited for CD-plated cars to drive in the bus and taxi lanes.

• A yellow line on the road marks the side margin.

• A solid white line is a separation line between two way traffic. It is strictly forbidden to cross a white center line, under any circumstances (including turning left into a parking lot).

SIGNAGE…

• A “no stopping” sign is marked by two parallel lines.

• A stop sign is a red octagonal sign displaying a hand facing the driver. The word “STOP” or “HALT” is not written on the sign.

OTHER IMPORTANT RULES OF THE ROAD…

• It is prohibited to use a cellular phone while driving unless it is attached to a microphone installed in the vehicle.

• Police vehicles and ambulances always travel with flashing blue and red lights on top of the vehicle. Only if their siren is sounding do drivers have to merge to the right, making way for the emergency vehicles.

• All vehicles must have their headlights turned on at any time of day between November 1st and March 31st. This makes it easier to be seen in the winter.

• In a traffic circle, the vehicles in the circle have the right of way. If entering the circle, you must yield to the vehicle driving to your left.