Driving License

Armenia has well-paved roads for the most part, unless you enter smaller villages where the dirt alternative is common enough. It also requires a valid driver’s license to drive around. When living in Armenia, buying a car might come in handy to get around in, particularly if you are situated outside the center of Yerevan and away from the established metro line. There are, of course, small and large buses that zigzag through most streets in the city.

Things to remember for driving in Armenia:

• If you drive in with your car, you pay at the border and have 15 days to leave again. Past that, there is another customs payment to be made. You need a passport, valid license/International permit, and car registration documents.
• Minimum driving age is 18 years and all traffic is on the right hand side.
• Car liability and insurance are obligatory when driving in Armenia.
• No children under 12 on the front seat; only front seat belts are obligatory.

Speed limits range from 20 km/h in residential areas to 60 km/h within the city; 90 km/h and 110 km/h also exist outside the city limits. Along the highway, you can also come across 70 or 80 km/h. Be aware of your surroundings and look for the speed limits. The country is full of speed detector cameras, which will automatically fine you for going above 10 km/h over the limit listed. If you would like to see what exactly you did wrong as seen by these cameras, a special section on the police.am website is dedicated to providing you with proof – сlick here.