22. There is a serious problem concerning the shortage of parking spaces in the country’s capital and its major cities. The control over the implementation of parking rules is very strict, so an improperly parked car is likely to be sent to the penalty parking and the offender will have to pay a large fine.
23. In addition to cars, there is a huge number of two-wheeled vehicles on the roads of Tunisia. The number of motorcycle and moped riders is as big as the number of car drivers. As a rule, owners of the two-wheeled transport are more inclined to violate traffic regulations than other drivers, so don’t forget to pay particular attention to them.
24. Despite the fact that local police officers are rather strict and incorruptible, they treat foreign visitors correctly. Not all foreign drivers can quickly adapt to peculiarities of local roads, so minor violations can occur quite often. In most cases, foreign drivers are not punished for the first minor violation.
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If you need a car with an automatic transmission, it is recommended to book it in advance. Cars with automatic transmissions are often sparse in Tunis, so the rental confirmation may take a longer period.
When selecting a specific model for traveling throughout Tunis, we recommend to take into consideration some practical apects. If you are going to drive mostly in the cities, then a car of a small size is preferable, while for long distance trips (and trips in the mountains) we recommend to choose a larger and more powerful car.
Prior your car retrun, please clean the salon from a garbage, and do not forget to take away all your belongings from the passenger compartment.
At the car return time, please ask the officer to make a visual inspection of the vehicle for defects and to sign the acceptance report. Keep the invoice and the acceptance report for next few months.
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25. Drunk driving is considered a very serious violation. In addition to a heavy fine, the offender is likely to be imprisoned. During your stay in the country it is recommended to stop consuming alcoholic beverages. The police pay no attention to the driver’s nationality, so they can easily imprison a foreign driver.
26. There is an interesting rule regarding female drivers. In Tunisia, male policemen have no right to stop them. Only female police officers are allowed to check the vehicle if it’s driven by a woman.
27. In general, traffic regulations in Tunisia are almost the same with the European ones, and local road signs fit international standards. Foreign visitors will find it not difficult to navigate on the country’s roads. Road sign inscriptions are made not only in Arabic, but also in French.
28. In addition to the driving license (this must be the international driver’s permit) and the vehicle documents, foreign drivers are recommended to keep the passport close. The identity document will help you solve any misunderstandings much faster, and it will certainly be very useful in the case of a police check.
29. Local drivers actively use sound signals, the meaning of which can be very different. As a rule, a horn signal is a warning signifying the driver’s intention to make a maneuver or a request to give way, but often local drivers honk without any particular reason, simply to remind other road users about their presence on the road.
30. Local pedestrians are also not distinguished by compliance with traffic regulations. They often cross the road in wrong places. Outside big cities, pedestrians and drivers often move along the road.
31. In big cities, traffic is always very slow during the period from 7:30 to 8:30 and from 17:30 to 19:00. If possible, it is better to refrain from traveling during the mentioned time.
32. Every year, more and more paid parking lots appear in the country. The cost of services at such parking lots is approximately 500 millieme per hour. Given that the minimum fine for wrong parking is 30 dinars, it is very profitable to use paid parking lots.
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