Estonia has become a booming country over the past few years, and offers beautiful tourist attractions for all seasons. During the summer months of June to September, you might want to visit Pärnu, Estonia’s summer capital, visit Türi on spring, Otepää during the winter or visit Tallinn any time of the year. Estonia offers a lot of beautiful places to explore, and hiring a car is a great way to fit it all into your trip. Booking your car hire in Estonia through Car Hire 3000 gives you complete flexibility and peace of mind.
When driving in the country, you must drive on the right hand side of the road. The speed limit in Estonia is 50 kilometers per hour (30 miles per hour) in town roads and 90 km/h (56 mph) out of town unless otherwise indicated. The speed limit can be up to 110 km/h on selected roads. Take note that fines are levied for relatively minor excesses of these limits.
Driving in Estonia can be a little dangerous, especially in rural areas, as many roads are poorly lit and are not up to Western standards. Some local drivers can be aggressive, recklessly overtaking vehicles and traveling at high speed, even in crowded urban areas.
Drinking and driving is punishable by law. Violators will face serious charges, fines and even imprisonment. Accidents involving intoxicated drivers are distressingly frequent so it is not uncommon for the police to set up checkpoints on major streets and highways; drivers should pull over when asked.
Local traffic law requires that headlights be illuminated at all times while driving; and except in the cases of immediate and extreme danger, it is illegal to use your horn in towns or villages. The use of seatbelts by all passengers is required, and small children should be secured in seatbelts must use child car seats.
Drive slowly and stop when needed on all pedestrian lanes. Local motorists do not always comply with this regulation, so care should be taken. When driving in rural areas, be on the look out for wild animals, such as deer and moose that suddenly cross the roads. Icy road conditions can also create unexpected hazards. Dark-clothed or drunken passengers walking along poorly lit areas pose a risk to unsuspecting drivers. Winter roads are usually treated and cleared of snow, but drivers are advised to be vigilant for icy patches and large potholes. Follow these tips and your car hire in Estonia should be simple safe and fun!
Summary:
- Seatbelts should always be worn
- Don't use your horn unless absolutely necessary
- Be on the look out for pedestrians or wild animals in the road
- For safety reasons, you should never drink and drive
All information on this page is provided as a guide for our customers. It is intended as an overview of different driving rules, customs and points of interest in each country. It is not a comprehensive guide. Although we try to keep information on this page as accurate and up to date as possible, we cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies. If you find any errors or there is anything you would like us to add, please contact us.
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