19/05/2026
π£οΈ Driving in Azerbaijan? Most first-time visitors get tripped up by the local payment system within the first 24 hours β and that's where fines start. Here's the complete picture, with verified data.
In our new editorial guide we cover:
βοΈ The only operational toll highway right now (M1 Baku-Guba, 129 km paid section)
βοΈ Pay via chip card or QR code at four toll points: Gilazi, Siyazan, Gandob, Khachmaz
βοΈ Baku parking β zone tariffs and which day is genuinely free (spoiler: Sunday)
βοΈ The 1181 SMS payment system explained step by step
βοΈ AzParking app β what it does and how to set it up
βοΈ How to check your fines on the official smsradar.az
βοΈ How ASAN Pay works as the official payment platform
βοΈ The 11 km/h buffer rule for speed (most foreign drivers don't know it)
βοΈ Special rules: airport, Old City reserve
This is a verified expert guide, with all numbers from the Code of Administrative Offenses of Azerbaijan and official operator data.
Karavan Rent A Car in Baku β your trusted partner for car rental in Azerbaijan since 2008. We're connected to ASAN Pay and see fines on our fleet almost instantly β no surprises a month after your trip.
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