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Travelling with one’s own car or a rental car is very convenient; all of the main roads are in good condition and are also improved each year. Renting a car is quite expensive (and one generally needs to use a credit card), so in the event of a longer stay other options, for example leasing, are more advisable.
In Estonia one can drive a vehicle registered abroad, for 12 month without registering it here. In the event of a longer stay, the vehicle should be registered in the Estonian Motor Vehicle Registration Centre. All the vehicles must have compulsory insurance.
Driving licences of European Union are valid in Estonia and you do not need to exchange it for an Estonian licence.
Other foreign driving licences that have been issued in accordance with the Vienna Convention are valid in Estonia for one year, and you should exchange your driving license for an Estonian one within 12 months after coming to Estonia. If you miss the right time you must pass a theoretical and practical driving exam to exchange your driving licence for an Estonian one.
Lights must be turned on while driving in Estonia 24 hours a day. Safety belts must be fastened, also on the back seat. Children are required to have a car seat suitable to their age. No alcohol is permitted, alcohol concentration in your blood should be 0 per milles while driving. If you are driving with someone else's car, you should have their authorisation on a blank available at petrol stations.
A parking fee is usually required in city centres. Signs indicate the prices for different parking zones and also when a parking fee must be paid. Blue lines on a parking space also indicate that it is in a paid parking area. Parking tickets can be purchased from street-side machines. It is also possible to pay for parking using a mobile phone, for which a sticker from your mobile phone operator is needed, and from them you will also receive specific instructions. The first 15 minutes of parking are free of charge if you indicate the starting time. Parking is for charge in Tartu Monday to Friday from 8.00-18.00 and on Saturday 9.00-14.00. For more detailed information on parking regulation in Tallinn, follow the link to Tallinn's homepage below.
The Automobile Club of Estonia helps its members and others in emergency situations and provides other services. In some membership categories the emergency aid is provided for free. The Automobile Club’s help number is (+372) 697 9188 or 1888. You can contact the Automobile Club of Estonia by e-mail at the address eak@autoclub.ee or call (+372) 697 9100. One can join the Automobile Club of Estonia in their office at Laki 11, Tallinn.
Estonian Motor Vehicle Registration Centre. Vehicles registration
Estonian Motor Vehicle Registration Centre. Driving licences and examinations
Estonian Road Administration. Road information
Tallinn. Transportation. Parking
Tartu. Transportation.
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