Estonia summary
Key facts
Official language(s)
Currency
Population
Time zone
Calling code
Drive on the
Member of the EU
Estonian
Estonian kroon
1,340,415
GMT + 2
372
Right
Yes
Local weather
Tallinn
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Wed7° | 17° - Thu9° | 18°
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Fri8° | 16° -
Sat8° | 14°
Speed limits
- Motorways:
- 110kmh (65mph)
- Open roads:
- 90kmh (55mph)
- Towns:
- 50kmh (31mph)
Road Safety
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Alcohol limit:
- Laws against driving under the influence of alcohol are strict and follow a policy of zero tolerance
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Use of mobile phone whilst driving:
- It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving in the cities
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Seat belts:
- Use of seatbelts is compulsory for front and rear seated occupants
- Children too small to be secure in seatbelts must use a child car seat
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Traffic lights regulations:
- Red – Stop
- Amber – Slow down
- Green – Go
- A right turn on a red light is prohibited unless otherwise indicated by a green arrow
Costs
- Road tolls:
- There are no road tolls
- On the spot fines:
- On the spot fines are issued
- Officials will provide details of official bank account for payment
General motoring advice
- Rush hour in built up areas:
- The hours before and after main business hours are generally likely to see an increase in traffic in main towns and cities
- Fuel:
- Most fuel stations are open 24 hrs a day
- Major credit cards are accepted in the large fuel stations
- Only unleaded fuel is available
- Parking advice:
- Motorists should not park on tram lines
- Parking permits around main streets must be prepaid