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Driving in Estonia – Recommendations, Tips and Tricks

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11. If the blood alcohol content is between 0.5 and 1.49 ppm, the offender will be fined 1,200 euro. This violation provides for the driving license suspension for one year.
12. When traveling on Estonian roads, drivers should not forget to turn lower beams on. This should be done regardless of weather conditions and time. The fine for failure to comply with the rules is 200 euro.
13. The use of seat belts is mandatory not only for the driver but for the passengers as well. The rule applies to passengers traveling in the back seat of the car. Children with the height of less than 150 cm can be transported only in a special child seat. Penalty for failure to comply with this rule is also 200 euro.

Hints on Car Hire in Estonia

When choosing a car for your Estonia trip, don’t forget to check and compare the franchise amount (indicated in the rental conditions) for all cars considered in your selection. The franchise may vary from 200 to 2000 euro/dollars even for cars of the same class. A thorough comparison will allow you to choose the option with the lowest franchise.

During your booking, we will offer you to take a full coverage of the franchise ('No Risk' or 'No Excess' package). If you book a car without full coverage, it is recommended to take it at the pick-up time - this will substantially reduce your financial liability in Estonia for the whole rental period.

During your car pick-up in Estonia, do not forget to check what to do in breakdown-, accident- or theft-cases. Most of our offers include 'Breakdown Assistance' package. Besides this, every rental office would be happy to assist you with this package.

Prior to the car return, please check your voucher for the fuel conditions. If it is indicated that a driver shall return the car with a full tank, do not forget to refuel it on the way back, this will save you from additional charges at the rental office.
14. While driving, it is strictly forbidden to talk on a cell phone. You can use the gadget only if the phone is equipped with the «hands free» system. Despite the fact that the fine for this violation is only 16 euro, this rule is strictly monitored in Estonia.
15. Speeding is usually severely punished, and violators will face some of the largest fines. The minimum fine for speeding is 120 euro. All roads are equipped with road signs that indicate the maximum permitted speed, so it is simply impossible to break traffic regulations because of lack of information.
16. Drivers should pay attention to car plate numbers. Driving with a dirty plate number will certainly be regarded as an attempt to escape from the control of stationary cameras installed on roads. Driving with a dirty plate number may result in a fine of 40 euro.
17. In Estonia, motorists treat pedestrians with great attention. When approaching a traffic light or a pedestrian crossing, don’t forget to slow down. If there are people at an unregulated crossroads, you need to stop completely and give way to pedestrians. The fine for not providing way to people is 200 euro.
18. Petrol stations in Estonia usually sell diesel fuel and unleaded gasoline (95 and 98). Gas filling stations are also quite common in the country. Drivers, who plan to make long distance rides, will be glad to know that in Estonia it is allowed to carry petrol in cans.
19. The list of necessary items that must be present in the vehicle includes a first aid kit, a warning triangle, and a fire extinguisher.
20. During the period from the beginning of December until the end of March only vehicles equipped with winter tires are allowed to drive on Estonian roads. The aforesaid terms are relative and are subject to change depending on weather conditions.
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