News: Radars on the Baku-Guba-Shahdag toll road!
Attention Drivers: New Radars Active on Baku-Guba-Shahdag Toll Road. Fines, Waze & Expert Tips
The era of “unlimited speed” on Azerbaijan’s main tourist artery has officially ended. If you are planning to rent a car in Baku for a trip to the ski resort, you should know: what used to be just perfectly smooth concrete is now a strict control zone.
End of the “Race Track”: Why were cameras installed?
Initially, the new M-1 toll highway was free of stationary posts. However, this period of “freedom” led to sad consequences. The perfect surface provoked drivers to extreme speeds, leading to a sharp increase in severe accidents. In response, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Traffic Police (YPX) took strict measures. Currently, the 129 km section is fully equipped with 20 posts with stationary radars and cameras.
💸 Price of One Mistake: Fine Tariffs (2025)
Speed is not felt in a new car, but cameras are impartial. Current speeding fines in Azerbaijan:
- 10–20 km/h over limit 10 AZN
- 21–40 km/h over limit 50 AZN (+2 pts)
- 41–60 km/h over limit 150 AZN (+3 pts)
- 61 km/h+ over limit 250 AZN (+4 pts)
Download the Waze app! Unlike Google Maps, this driver community is the first to mark new radars on the map. The navigator will warn you in advance: “Camera ahead”.
Winter Roads Forgive No Mistakes
Waze will warn about cameras, but only the right car can handle the physics. In winter, the road to the north is treacherous. Karavan Rent A Car in Baku offers a solution:
- Cruise Control: Rent modern cars (Kia K5, Hyundai Sonata). Set the limit to 110 km/h, and the electronics will save you from fines.
- 4×4 SUV: For winter trips, we highly recommend SUV rental in Baku (Toyota Land Cruiser, Prado). They forgive handling errors on slippery roads.
❓ FAQ: Tourist Questions about Rental & Fines
1. Are there really radars on the road to Shahdag?
2. Which navigation is best to use in Azerbaijan?
3. Who pays the fine when renting a car?
4. Which car is best for a trip to Guba in winter?
5. What is the speed limit on the toll road?
