Driving in Turkmenistan

Overview of Driving in Turkmenistan

Driving in Turkmenistan is permissible for tourists if you have an International Driving Permit, as it is useful while dealing with Police on Turkmenistan Tours. You will need to take a three-month training course in case you decide to live in Turkmenistan. Upon applying to the Road Safety Directorate of the Ministry of Interior for a Turkmen driving license.

Main Road Traffic Rules On Driving in Turkmenistan

• On your Turkmenistan Tours, you will find 80% of the roads are paved.

• Along the Iranian border through Ashgabat the major highway runs west from Merv/Mary, and then to Turkmenbashi on the Caspian Sea;

• A second highway along the Uzbekistan border runs northwestward to Dashoguz from the Afghanistan border through Turkmenabat.

• In larger towns, the Main Roads are usually in suitable condition and you will find most roads to be paved, except the Ashgabat – Dashoguz/Konye-Urgench road.

• After bad weather, smaller roads are likely to be in poor condition.

• The roads will generally be in a poor state In rural areas. They will also be unlit and unrepaired in most cases.

• While Driving in Turkmenistan be aware of other health hazards such as unlit, overloaded vehicles in a poor state of repair and camel crossings on some rural roads.

• You should drive defensively as driving standards will be variable and expect the unexpected from the pedestrians.

• The Speed limit for Driving in Turkmenistan is generally 100 km away from built-up areas and 50kmh in towns.

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