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International driving license – valid in Estonia

Instant Approval

Fast & Easy Process

Valid from 1 to 3 years

Drive Legally Overseas

Translated in 12 Languages

Recognized in over 150 countries

Worldwide Express Shipping​

Order my international driving permit now

Driving Rules in Estonia

Estonia has two World Heritage Sites! Travel to this amazing country filled with historical landmarks and beautiful scenery. Drive your own car to visit one destination to another. Estonia is a part of neighboring European Countries so driving your own car is a must. Be sure to check these tips before anything else. Winter driving in Estonia can be challenging. You are required to have winter tires in all your wheels from December to March. Keep your emergency kits handy. Be sure to drive defensively at all times.  

Important Reminders for driving in Estonia:

• Traffic moves on the right side of the road.
• The minimum driving age is 18 years old.  
• A driver and all passengers in front and rear seats must wear seat-belts.
• On the front seat of any car, it is forbidden to carry children sitting on an adult’s lap.
• Dipped headlights must be illuminated at all times while driving.   
• Drivers must always stop for all pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
• It is forbidden to put children in a rear-facing safety seat in front of a passenger air bag.
• Two warning triangles, a fire extinguisher and first-aid kid are obligatory.
• The legal blood alcohol level is 0.02%.
• The use of hand-held cell phones while driving is not permitted. It is permitted to use mobile phones with hands free systems.
• The maximum speed limit for cars in towns is 50 km/h (31 mph); 90 km/h (56) on open roads; 110 km/h on highways in summer season. The maximum speed limit for cars with a trailer in tows is 50 km/h (31 mph); 70 km/h (56) on open roads; 90 km/h on highways. In residential areas, the maximum speed is 20 km/h.

Additional information for driving in Estonia:

In the case of a road accident, drivers should not move the vehicle until the police reach the scene. It is recommended to have a reflective vest and torch, two usable wheel chocks. There are no toll roads in Estonia. It is required to pay for parking in the center of the large cities. Drivers must pay for parking by a special parking card (parking hours) which can be bought in shops, booths, and from employees of a parking. In some parking places, there are parking machines. On the coupon, which gives out the parking machine, resolved time of a parking is noted. If other is not specified, the parking is paid from 07:00 (7 a.m.) to 19:00 (7 p.m.) on weekdays and from 08:00 (8a.m.) to 15:00 (3 p.m.) on Saturday; On Sunday and holidays, parking is free. In cities, parking places are marked: “blue zones” are for short-term parking from 1 to 1½ hours, “green zones” are for longer periods. “Red zones” are places where parking is prohibited. To use of snow tires is allowed from October, 1 to March, 31. When renting a car, drivers under 25 may pay a young driver surcharge. Drivers must carry their valid driver licences, International driving permits, car registration documents, and insurance documents at all times while driving. Speed cameras are used on the roads.

Driving in Estonia during Winter:

Winter driving in Estonia can be challenging. You are required to have winter tires in all your wheels from December to March. Keep your emergency kits handy. Be sure to drive defensively at all times.

Enjoy your stay and have a safe travel.