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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Sat-27° | -17° -
Sun-18° | -14° - Mon-26° | -10°
- Tue-15° | -9°
Speed limits
- Motorways:
- 110 & 100kmh limits are available from May until October
- 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 and highways, hands free devices are tolerated
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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
- Speed cameras are active on main highways
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
- A chain of Neste Oy stations service the M-12 Via Baltica highway. These eleven stations are located every 150 km, open 24 hours, and accept Visa and Diners Club. Statoil stations are growing in number as well. Almost every station is now open 24 hours. Neste and Alexela stations are fully automatic, accepting cash and major credit cards; Statoil stations have shops in the stations. You might encounter tankers selling fuel alongside the main roads. Unleaded fuel is signified by a green pump and/or an "E" in the price window. Since central European diesel fuel congeals in winter, a special winter blend with a high congealing point is offered by Neste or Statoil stations
- Parking advice:
- Motorists should not park on tram lines
- Parking permits around main streets must be prepaid
- When parking in larger towns a ticket (parkimiskaart) is available for purchase from local shops and must be clearly displayed