21. Drivers can use studded tires, but only from early October to late March. As an option, motorists are advised to have a set of spare bulbs and spare spark plugs in the vehicle.
22. In Estonia, it is prohibited to use and transport radar detectors in the vehicle. The fine for this violation is one of the heaviest - 1,200 euro. If the forbidden device is detected in the vehicle, it will be immediately confiscated.
23. There are also strict rules regarding tinted windows. It is prohibited to tint windshield and front side windows. If you have a fine bill, it can be paid only in the bank. Do not even try to offer money to a police offer as your actions will be considered an attempt to give a bribe.
Renting a Car in Estonia - Recommendations
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 Estonia, so the rental confirmation may take a longer period.
When selecting a specific model for traveling throughout Estonia, 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.
24. In addition to a standard set of documents that includes the vehicle certificate and the driving license, drivers must also have the car insurance. You can buy the insurance at customs office or at major petrol stations. Foreign drivers should keep in mind that the insurance policy is valid starting from 00:00 of the next day after the purchase.
25. As it has been mentioned earlier, there are many cameras and radars on roads of Estonia. The devices are used to monitor traffic and detect violators. Therefore, if there is no police, it does not mean that you can forget about the rules. Violators are very likely to be detected and punished.
26. Special service vehicles (ambulances, fire-engine and police cars) have a number of advantages on the road. If such a car moves with sound signals turned on, other motorists must give way to the vehicle.
27. If a police officer requests you to stop, you need to be calm and follow his/her orders. Having stopped the car, you need to open the window, put your hands on the wheel and stay where you are. Do not get out of the car as it may be considered as an attempt to escape.
28. Bicycle is a popular mode of transport in Estonia. To make sure cyclists are in safety, there are many special lanes for them in major cities of the country. At the same time, quite often cyclists have to move on the same road together with motorists.
29. In spite of the fact that Estonia is distinguished by very strict traffic regulations and a system of fines, accidents involving pedestrians occur quite often. In order to help to protect pedestrians and motorists, the police advise people to wear reflectors at night. Reflectors, which can be attached to clothes easily, are available in any police station free of charge. Special promotions, during which reflectors are given to pedestrians for free, also take place quite often in Estonia.
30. It should be mentioned that starting from January 1, 2011, pedestrians are obliged to wear reflectors. Pedestrians, who break the rule, are likely to be fined. Motorists are also prohibited from leaving their vehicles without a reflector.
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