General Information

Information about roads, speed limits, mandatory car equipment, and some traffic rules. In the sections below, you can read more details about toll roads, petrol prices, parking, speed limits, and more.

	Payment for roads using a special on-board device, prepayment for the distance traveled
	In populated areas - 50 km/h Outside populated areas - 90 km/h Motorway - 110 km/h (M1 - 120 km/h)
	Maximum alcohol level 0.29 ‰ Talking on the phone while driving is prohibited
	Winter tires are mandatory from December 1 to March 1, Tire chains are allowed only on snow, Studded tires are allowed
	Mandatory equipment: Emergency stop sign, First aid kit, Fire extinguisher,
	Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers For transporting children - a child seat is mandatory for children under 5 years old, a child seat or booster cushion - 5-12 years old

Toll Roads

Roads in Belarus are toll for vehicles with foreign registration. The toll amount depends on the distance traveled.

The beginning of a toll road is marked by the sign:

The end is marked by the sign:

Tariffs

	Vehicle	Fee
	Car up to 3.5 tons	0.04 euros/km
	Trucks and buses weighing more than 3.5 tons and 2 axles	0.09 euros/km
	Trucks and buses weighing more than 3.5 tons and 3 axles	0.115 euros/km

Road Payment

Belarus has the electronic road payment system BelToll (website: http://beltoll.by/). Payment is made using a special registered device.

Before traveling to Belarus, it is recommended to register on the website https://reg.beltoll.by/Account/Login

Obtaining the On-Board Device

The on-board device must be obtained before entering a toll road. To do this, you need to register in the BelToll system. Registration is possible at customer service points or through the system's website.

Registration in the system is free, but a deposit is required to obtain the on-board device.

The deposit amount is:

• 20 euros for a vehicle with a permissible total weight of no more than 3.5 tons;
• 50 euros for a vehicle with a permissible total weight exceeding 3.5 tons.

The deposit for the on-board device will be refunded when returning a functional device to any customer service point.

When obtaining the on-board device under a prepayment agreement, it is necessary to top up the device's balance by at least 25 euros.

Returning the On-Board Device

If you no longer need the on-board device, you can return it to any customer service point, and your deposit will be refunded, except in the following cases:

• The on-board device is returned blocked;
• The on-board device is returned after three years from the date of the last operation registered in the BelToll system;
• The returned on-board device has mechanical damage (including, but not limited to, cracks, markings, painting of electronic payment device, damage to the barcode or identification number of the electronic payment device).

Installing the On-Board Device

The on-board device kit includes a user manual in 4 languages (Russian, Belarusian, English, and Polish) with a step-by-step description of the on-board device installation process in the car.

According to the documentation, the on-board device is attached to the windshield near the rearview mirror (in the center, from above).

We draw the attention of road users with prepayment agreements: after each balance top-up, it is necessary to ensure that the on-board device reflects the correct number of axles of the vehicle (the actual number of axles, including trailers and semi-trailers).

Toll Road Map

Paid sections are marked in blue. Click on the map for a larger view.

Speed Limits

Standard speed limits in Belarus (unless otherwise indicated on signs).

Cars (up to 3.5 tons):

• In populated areas - 60 km/h
• Outside populated areas - 90 km/h
• On the motorway - 110 km/h

Cars with trailers:

• In populated areas - 60 km/h
• Outside populated areas - 70 km/h
• On the motorway - 90 km/h

Motorcycles:

• In populated areas - 60 km/h
• Outside populated areas - 90 km/h
• On the motorway - 90 km/h

The maximum speed on the Brest-Minsk road - the border with the Russian Federation is 120 km/h, as indicated by relevant road signs.

Dipped Beam

Dipped beam is not mandatory during the day for cars. For motorcycles, dipped beam is mandatory throughout the year. During the dark hours and in conditions of poor visibility, all vehicle drivers must turn on dipped beam.

Regarding dipped beam in Belarus, there is a nuance: the Ministry of Internal Affairs may conduct special road safety events, during which dipped beam must be on. Typically, such events are held at the beginning and end of the school year.

Cost of Petrol in Belarus

Parking in Belarus

In most cities, street parking is free, with Minsk being the only city gradually introducing paid parking zones.

Minsk

1 hour of parking in a paid zone costs 1 BYN (€0.42)
You can view the map of paid parking lots on the website (in Russian): https://www.parkouka.by/
List of paid parking lots: https://minsk.gov.by/ru/org/10280/attach/3cb8eac/

Paying for parking is not straightforward. Among the available descriptions on the operator's website, the only solution for foreign-registered vehicles is to purchase a parking card at "Minsktrans" and "Soyuzpechat" kiosks.

Insurance

For traveling abroad, a Green Card insurance policy is mandatory. Policies are valid for 15 days, 1 month, 2 months, etc. monthly up to 1 year.
We also recommend having a medical insurance policy insurance abroad.
And to drive on the territory of Ukraine, you need to have a valid motor vehicle policy.

Calculation of insurance cost

Stay abroad:

15 days 1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 9 months 12 months

Green Card Price:

1002 UAH

Order a policy

You can check the validity of the Green Card policy through the service of the Motor and Transport Bureau of Ukraine:
Checking the validity of the policy Green card

Mandatory Equipment

Equipment that must be in the car:

	First Aid Kit
	Emergency Stop Sign
	Fire Extinguisher

Winter Tires, Studded Tires, Chains

	From December 1 to March 1, winter tires are mandatory for all cars and buses. Winter tires must have a minimum tread depth of 4 mm.
	Chains are allowed only if the road is completely covered with snow and ice.
	Use of studded tires is allowed for vehicles up to 3.5 tons