Arrival by Car

13.02.2012

Driving

In Estonia, as in continental Europe, the traffic drives on the right-hand side of the road. Estonian law requires an international driver's license and valid insurance policy. During daylight hours, dipped headlights or daytime driving lights must be switched on. After dark, the main headlights must be switched on. The driver and the passengers must wear seatbelts at all times.
Speed limits are as follows, unless marked otherwise:
1. In residential areas, maximum speed limit 20 km/h
2. In built-up areas, maximum speed limit 50 km/h
3. Outside built-up areas, maximum speed limit 90 km/h, and in summer, some roads allow maximum speeds of 110 km/h.
International fuel stations are easy to find. The largest international chains operating in Estonia are Statoil and Neste.

24h help - service on Estonian Roads
Eesti Autoklubi (Automobile Club of Estonia)
Ph.: +3726979188

Parking

Parking in the city centre and Old Town area must be paid for. First 15 minutes parking is free. A valid parking ticket must be displayed in your windshield from 7:00-19:00 on weekdays and 8:00-15:00 on Saturdays in the city centre. In the Old Town, parking must be paid for 24 hours a day. Tickets are sold by special guards. Guarded and indoor parking lots are also available.