{"id":13087,"date":"2025-10-16T20:36:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T18:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/?p=13087"},"modified":"2026-03-17T17:35:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:35:32","slug":"road-conditions-in-iraq-our-impressions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/asia\/road-conditions-in-iraq-our-impressions\/","title":{"rendered":"Road Conditions in Iraq \u2013 What It\u2019s Really Like to Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13087\" class=\"elementor elementor-13087 elementor-12312\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72fd992 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"72fd992\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0959e43 elementor-toc--minimized-on-desktop elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"0959e43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__0959e43\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__0959e43\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__0959e43\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b89266b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b89266b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Hello! \ud83d\udc4b<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">During our motorcycle journey from Poland to Oman, we rode across Iraq \u2014 both in Kurdistan and the federal part \u2014 staying on the move, talking to drivers and officers along the way. Here\u2019s what we learned and what might help you if you plan to travel here yourself. <\/p><p class=\"p1\">This is a short, practical guide for anyone planning to rent a car or enter Iraq with their own vehicle. Just keep in mind that local regulations can change \u2014 always double-check the latest info on the ground. <\/p><p>And if you\u2019re curious about our personal impressions, <a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/blog\/desert-horizons-2025-part-3-iraq\/\">check out our travel diary from Iraq<\/a>. You\u2019ll find more about our Desert Horizons 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/desert-horizons-2025\/\">expedition at the link below<\/a> \u2014 enjoy the ride! \ud83d\ude0a <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8f6d44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e8f6d44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Overview of road conditions<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019re planning to travel by car or motorcycle across Iraq and Kurdistan \u2014 take a moment first to get a feel for what to expect. Traffic can be chaotic, road conditions uneven, and driving culture follows its own rules. In this section, we\u2019ll share what we\u2019ve already noticed \u2014 what worked, what surprised us, and what\u2019s worth being prepared for.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66e4ea6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66e4ea6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Main differences: Kurdistan and Federal Iraq<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Before setting off, we went through plenty of other travelers\u2019 reports \u2014 and indeed, what we\u2019d read matched what we later saw. In Kurdistan, the roads are generally in better shape, and the region is clearly investing heavily in infrastructure. <\/p><p class=\"p1\">That doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s perfect \u2014 between major cities you\u2019ll still find a few \u201cbottlenecks.\u201d We ourselves hit a detour that led over an unpaved stretch \u2014 on a motorcycle, it was simply exhausting. Many sources also mention the rough Erbil\u2013Sulaymaniyah section and the ongoing roadworks there (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kurdistan24.net\/en\/story\/397102\/Key-roads-connecting-Erbil%2C-Sulaimani-undergoing-renovation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">something local news and reports confirm<\/a>).  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">In federal Iraq, the quality varies much more: you\u2019ll come across solid highways, but also sections full of ruts, bumps, or small-scale repairs. Official travel advisories point out that traffic can be hazardous, driving standards are low, and in the past there were even cases of fake checkpoints \u2014 a useful reference point if you\u2019re planning to head further south. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f7ae61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"1f7ae61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--1 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-002.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-002-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Motorcycle riders wearing helmets on a road in Somewhere on road, Iraq, with palm trees and clear sky behind them\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a364019 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a364019\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Driving style and traffic culture<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">In our personal \u201cworst drivers\u201d ranking, Egypt still holds the crown \u2014 Iraq, while sometimes intense, isn\u2019t nearly as extreme. What surprised us: on faster stretches, many drivers actually stick to around 110\u2013120 km\/h. In the KRG that matches the official limits, and there\u2019s also a dense network of average-speed cameras that genuinely keep things in check. In practice, the smoothest way to travel is simply to go with the flow \u2014 slightly below the posted limit.   <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Until recently, in federal Iraq there was a sense that traffic cameras were rare, so many drivers \u201ctook liberties\u201d with speed. That\u2019s changing: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iraqinews.com\/iraq\/baghdad-launches-smart-traffic-camera-system-fines-july-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">since July 2025, Baghdad has rolled out smart cameras and monitoring systems at intersections and along major routes<\/a> \u2014 over 10 000 violations were recorded in the first 24 hours, and authorities announced plans to expand the project city-wide. Outside the capital, enforcement is still less consistent, but the overall trend clearly points toward tighter control.    <\/p><p class=\"p1\">When it comes to the \u201csoft\u201d driving style, improvisation rules the road \u2014 traffic flows, but rules are treated flexibly. It\u2019s common to see lane changes without indicators and drivers squeezing through any gap that appears; pedestrians often step onto the road in unexpected places, even amid fast-moving traffic, so you really need eyes in the back of your head. <\/p><p class=\"p1\">On intercity roads you\u2019ll often spot a U-Turn \u2014 a 180-degree turnaround through an opening in the median. In Iraq and the KRG, these breaks appear every few hundred meters, and drivers use them quite freely, often without signaling. In Europe this maneuver is much less common (and usually forbidden on expressways or highways, where you turn only at junctions or roundabouts), so the very term may be unfamiliar to some travelers.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c003e5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c003e5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Road categories and pavement condition<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">In Iraq, you\u2019ll find several types of roads \u2014 from decent expressways and ring roads to solid intercity routes, as well as local stretches full of patches, speed bumps, and the occasional gravel detour. The most \u201chighway-like\u201d route is the national north\u2013south axis (M1 \/ Freeway 1), which connects Basra, Baghdad, and continues west toward Jordan and Syria.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">In Kurdistan, you can clearly see heavy investment in bypasses and access roads. Erbil is known for its famous ring roads: the 120-meter ring (opened in 2017, project cost around USD 450 million) and the expanding 150-meter ring (planned to stretch about 70 km around the city). A new connector project between the two rings (roughly 5 km, ~USD 25 million) has also started to ease congestion between main traffic corridors. For drivers, this means predictable, fast transit between districts \u2014 though it\u2019s worth noting that motorcycles are restricted on certain ring sections.    <\/p><p class=\"p1\">On local roads and in cities, be ready for speed bumps \u2014 they\u2019re frequent and not always marked. We hit a few \u201cski jumps\u201d ourselves. After dark, they\u2019re especially easy to miss, so keep a safe distance from the car ahead and watch the road surface closely.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dac047 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"3dac047\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--1 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-004.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-004-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Iraq, Kurdistan: street view with parked cars and a mosque-like entrance facade in the neighborhood\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e7acdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e7acdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Fines<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Based on the current Traffic Law No. 8 of 2019 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rudaw.net\/english\/middleeast\/iraq\/030720255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the latest official updates from local authorities<\/a>:<\/p><ul><li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Speeding (\u201chigh speed\u201d):<\/span> <strong>200,000 IQD<\/strong>;<\/li><li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Running a red light\/failing to stop at a traffic signal:<\/span> <strong>200,000 IQD<\/strong>;<\/li><li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Driving the wrong way:<\/span> <strong>200,000 IQD<\/strong>; possible towing\/impounding of the vehicle;<\/li><li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Using a phone while driving:<\/span> <strong>100,000 IQD<\/strong>.<\/li><li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Failure to wear a seatbelt: <\/span><strong>50,000 IQD<\/strong>.<\/li><li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Tinted windows: <\/span><strong>200,000 IQD<\/strong>.<\/li><li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Not having your driver&#8217;s license with you (you are licensed but do not have the document):<\/span> <strong>50,000 IQD<\/strong> + 5<strong> days of <span class=\"s1\">vehicle impoundment<\/span><\/strong>.<\/li><li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Driving without a license (not having a driver&#8217;s license): <\/span>up to <strong>200,000 IQD<\/strong> + <strong>possible <span class=\"s1\">vehicle impoundment\/arrest<\/span><\/strong>.<\/li><li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Throwing trash out of a car: <\/span><strong>50,000 IQD<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">Discounts\/increases and where to pay:<b><\/b><\/p><ul><li class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Baghdad (and generally the federal part): <\/span><\/strong>you get a 50% discount if you pay within 72 hours; after 30 days, the fine amount doubles. Fines are issued electronically.<\/li><li><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Kurdistan (KRG):<\/b><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/en.964media.com\/41049\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">according to media reports<\/a>, a permanent 20% discount applies to traffic fines.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19587c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19587c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Speed cameras and speed control<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">In Kurdistan, speed cameras are dense and genuinely operational. The backbone of the system is average speed enforcement (point-to-point) \u2014 first implemented on Erbil\u2019s 120-meter ring road (speed limit: 110 km\/h for cars, 80 km\/h for trucks) and later expanded to major approach routes, including Erbil\u2013Mosul, Erbil\u2013Kirkuk, Erbil\u2013Makhmour, and Erbil\u2013Kazna. Fines are automatically calculated if your average speed over the segment exceeds the limit, and the cameras also detect foreign-registered vehicles.   <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Outside Kurdistan, speed cameras used to be much less common, but that\u2019s changing. Since July 1, 2025, Baghdad has operated a citywide \u201csmart camera\u201d system covering intersections and main arteries. Outside the capital, such systems are still rare \u2014 for example, Kirkuk has announced plans to install cameras on its ring road and the highway to Tikrit \u2014 but the trend is clear: more cameras are coming. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0525c2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0525c2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Maps and navigation in Iraq<\/b><\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Google Maps worked for searching places and viewing maps, but route navigation did not work anywhere in Iraq. We resorted to mixing several tools. <\/p><p class=\"p1\">What actually worked (and where it didn&#8217;t):<\/p><ul><li class=\"p1\"><strong>Waze<\/strong> is popular in cities, but coverage can be patchy. If a road to your exact destination isn\u2019t mapped, it may simply report that no route is available. In our case, near the Syrian border in Kurdistan, Waze stopped working entirely at one point.  <\/li><li class=\"p1\"><strong>Maps.me:<\/strong> highly recommended \u2014 it proved very useful for us, though sometimes the automatic transliterations from Arabic were a bit hard to read or inconsistent.<\/li><li class=\"p1\"><strong>Garmin Montana 700i\/710i:<\/strong> a reliable backup, though a bit clunky to operate. It was especially useful for recording the track in case we needed to retrace our route. We used OpenStreetMap data instead of Garmin\u2019s City Navigator, which costs a small fortune.  <\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ccf67e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ccf67e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Checkpoints and security checks<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Checkpoints are part of everyday life here. You\u2019ll find them most often at city entrances, major intersections, and within a few kilometers of military bases or facilities. They also appear in rural areas \u2014 once we waited around 20 minutes for clearance. If you\u2019re a foreigner driving a vehicle with foreign plates, expect to be checked almost every time: passport and visa ready. It\u2019s normal, not a reason to stress.     <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5be822e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5be822e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p1\">Who is guarding there and what do they want?<\/h3><ul><li class=\"p1\"><strong>Kurdistan (KRG): <\/strong>checkpoints are usually run by Asayish (internal security) and police, with Peshmerga occasionally present on major routes. Asayish officers typically verify identity and travel purpose, sometimes cross-checking details against traveler lists. For Iraqi citizens, local ID documents are key, but for foreigners, a passport with a valid visa is almost always enough.  <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  <\/span><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\"><strong>Federal Iraq:<\/strong> here the range of forces is broader \u2014 you\u2019ll encounter police, army, security services, and in some areas PMF\/Hashd al-Shaabi. In disputed regions (Ninewa, Kirkuk, Diyala, Salah ad-Din), checkpoints may be run or co-run by PMF units, sometimes even issuing their own local permits. For travelers, it mostly means more questions about your route and accommodation \u2014 and occasionally, a quick phone call to a superior before you\u2019re waved through.  <\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-089f19f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"089f19f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-007.jpeg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Iraq, Baghdad Checkpoint\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU2MzAsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93YXJzYXd0cmF2ZWxlcnMucGxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzEwXC9pcmFxLXJvYWQtMDA3LmpwZWcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-007-1024x576.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-csco-thumbnail-16x9-2x size-csco-thumbnail-16x9-2x wp-image-15630\" alt=\"Iraq, Baghdad Checkpoint: two men in helmets and camouflage stand beside motorcycles under a covered checkpoint area\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-007-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-007-512x288.jpeg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51df5cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51df5cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p1\">What they check and how it looks<\/h3><ul><li class=\"p1\"><strong>Documents: <\/strong>carry your passport and visa (especially the entry stamp). If they ask for vehicle papers, show the registration certificate \u2014 though it\u2019s usually not in Arabic, so they won\u2019t really understand it anyway \ud83d\ude06. Carnet de Passages is rarely requested. For Iraqis, a valid national ID is essential at checkpoints; for foreign travelers, the passport serves as the equivalent.<\/li><li><p class=\"p1\"><strong>Procedure: <\/strong>approach slowly \u2014 window down, hands visible, sunglasses off. On a motorcycle, if they ask you to remove your helmet, do it (we weren\u2019t asked since we had flip-up helmets). They often go for a short Q&amp;A: where from, where to, where you\u2019re staying, and sometimes request a contact number for your hotel or host. Occasionally, they\u2019ll note down your vehicle\u2019s license plate number.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>And if you are interested in how to obtain a visa to Iraq, <a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/guides\/how-to-get-a-visa-for-iraq\/\">check out a separate post<\/a> \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ce3acc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ce3acc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Fuel &#8211; availability and quality<\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/english.aawsat.com\/arab-world\/4936546-widespread-anger-iraq-after-decision-raise-fuel-prices?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">From May 1, 2025, the Federal Government raised prices in Iraq <\/a> and the prices were frozen at the following rates: <strong>Regular 91 \u2013 450 IQD\/L, Premium 95 \u2013 850 IQD\/L, Super 98 \u2013 1250 IQD\/L<\/strong>. We usually filled up with 91, since it was more widely available, while 98 we only managed to get once in Kurdistan.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">In Kurdistan, fuel prices tend to drift away from federal levels, and long queues for cheaper fuel aren\u2019t unusual. For instance, in Erbil, mid-2024 saw regular gasoline rise from around 750 to 800\u2013810 IQD\/L, and by October 2025, reports again mentioned a \u201cfuel crisis\u201d with long lines at stations \u2014 drivers waited for cheaper fuel while complaining about its quality. The reason is simple: the KRG doesn\u2019t fully meet local demand from its own production, so whenever imports or logistics slow down, shortages and price jumps appear.    <\/p><p class=\"p1\"><strong>What about quality?<\/strong> There are three types of gasoline available: regular, premium (95), and super (98). Federal standards are stricter than those in the KRG, particularly regarding sulfur content. Media reports and lab tests from Erbil have shown occasional parameter exceedances (especially in sulfur and volatility), and for diesel, the issue has been even more pronounced. In short: fuel quality is inconsistent and can vary between stations or shipments. If your engine requires 95 or 98 octane, ask directly about the grade and fill up only at large, branded stations in major cities.   <\/p><p class=\"p1\"><strong>Payment:<\/strong> officially, the government is pushing toward a cashless system (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iraq-businessnews.com\/2023\/11\/24\/iraqi-fuel-stations-to-go-cashless\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">especially for gas stations and the public sector<\/a>), but implementation is inconsistent. In our experience, not once did we find a station that accepted card payments \u2014 cash only, every single time. <\/p><p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019re riding a motorcycle, be ready for an extra quirk: at some stations \u2014 especially private ones \u2014 you can\u2019t refuel directly into the tank and must use a jerrycan instead. On state-run stations, it\u2019s increasingly common to be allowed to fill up normally, but it still depends on the staff and shift. Locals explained that the restriction originated from old security concerns \u2014 in the past, motorcycles had been used in terrorist attacks.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59cb7a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"59cb7a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--2 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-001.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-001-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Person refuels a motorbike at Iraq, Kurdistan Petrol station gas pump\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-001-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-001-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-001-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-001-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-003.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-003-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Kurd Oil 2 petrol station in Kurdistan, Iraq, with two fuel pumps under a covered canopy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-003-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-003-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-003-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-003-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-413629e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"413629e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Tolls, vignettes, toll gates<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">As of today, there\u2019s no vignette or toll system in place \u2014 all roads are free to use. The \u201cgantries\u201d you\u2019ll see across highways in the KRG aren\u2019t toll gates but rather speed enforcement cameras for point-to-point monitoring.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1a7410 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f1a7410\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Border fees and temporary entry of vehicles (TIP\/CPD)<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Most importantly: even if you\u2019re entering with a Carnet de Passage (CPD), you\u2019ll still need to pay an administrative fee for the temporary vehicle import. The CPD waives customs duties and deposits, but not the processing fee for the paperwork. <\/p><ul><li class=\"p1\"><strong>Federal Iraq (the south, e.g. when entering from Kuwait):<\/strong> online sources mention a fee of around 100 USD for a temporary import permit (TIP) when entering. At exit, some travellers reported paying about 38,000 IQD, but in our case (September 2025) it was roughly 30,000 IQD. <\/li><li class=\"p1\"><strong>Kurdistan (KRG \u2013 entry from Turkey or Iran):<\/strong> the fee is around 35 USD, payable in cash. Some travellers reported paying 20 USD for a 90-day permit for a regular car, while caravans or larger vehicles were charged more. These figures come from real driver and rider reports.  <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e4b1f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e4b1f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Vehicle insurance<\/b><\/h3><p class=\"p1\">There isn\u2019t a single, clear answer on whether third-party liability insurance (OC) is truly mandatory in practice. Officially, it appears as a legal requirement, but enforcement is inconsistent. In case of a minor accident, drivers often just settle things on the spot without involving the police.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Our experience: at the border, we didn\u2019t find any insurance sales point, so we arranged a policy ourselves through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alhamraains.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hamraa Insurance.<\/a> The coverage was similar to European third-party + comprehensive (AC) + roadside assistance, but the insured sums were much lower than the motorcycle\u2019s actual value \u2014 roughly \u00bc of its value for comprehensive insurance and \u2153 for TPL. This is partly because motorcycles are rarely insured locally and are mostly associated with delivery work rather than travel.    <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Our practical tip: don\u2019t count on buying insurance at the border. Instead, contact an insurer in Erbil or Baghdad (for example, Hamraa Insurance) and ask for the policy document in English. Keep a PDF or printed copy with you at all times. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bbf3a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6bbf3a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/desert-horizons-2025-road-028.jpeg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Desert Horizons Motorcycle Expedition, Iraq Baghdad insurance company\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU2MzIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93YXJzYXd0cmF2ZWxlcnMucGxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzEwXC9kZXNlcnQtaG9yaXpvbnMtMjAyNS1yb2FkLTAyOC5qcGVnIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/desert-horizons-2025-road-028-1024x576.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-csco-thumbnail-16x9-2x size-csco-thumbnail-16x9-2x wp-image-15632\" alt=\"Desert Horizons Motorcycle Expedition group posing outside Iraq Baghdad insurance company building sign in Arabic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/desert-horizons-2025-road-028-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/desert-horizons-2025-road-028-512x288.jpeg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cb8c66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2cb8c66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Road safety<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">You can drive, but you\u2019ll need eyes all around your head \u2014 especially after dark. You\u2019ll occasionally see cars without headlights, pedestrians crossing wide roads, and even animals near the shoulders (sometimes, unfortunately, dead ones). At night, it\u2019s best to slow down or avoid long stretches altogether.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">In one of the hotels in Kurdistan, we were told directly that smaller bikes (125\u2013250 cc delivery types) are a more tempting target for thieves than big, well-equipped adventure bikes. Still, it\u2019s smart to use some kind of wheel lock (we use a Litelok U-Lock) and park under a camera \u2014 hotel reception staff will usually help with that. <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Regulations that have a real impact on safety:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Helmet: <\/strong>mandatory in Iraq (national law), although enforcement varies.<\/li><li><strong>Phone: <\/strong>prohibited while driving.<\/li><li><strong>Speed limits (domestic): <\/strong><strong>50-60 km\/h<\/strong> in built-up areas, <strong>100 km\/h<\/strong> outside built-up areas,<strong> 120 km\/h<\/strong> on motorways.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">Pogoda i widoczno\u015b\u0107: kurz i <span class=\"s1\">burze piaskowe<\/span> potrafi\u0105 w kilka minut \u201ewy\u0142\u0105czy\u0107\u201d widoczno\u015b\u0107. Lokalna drog\u00f3wka przypomina, by <span class=\"s1\">zamyka\u0107 okna i w\u0142\u0105czy\u0107 obieg wewn\u0119trzny<\/span>, jecha\u0107 <span class=\"s1\">wolniej<\/span>, trzyma\u0107 <span class=\"s1\">wi\u0119kszy odst\u0119p<\/span>, a przy spadku widoczno\u015bci <span class=\"s1\">zjecha\u0107 z trasy<\/span> (awaryjne dopiero po zatrzymaniu). <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e8b8fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"3e8b8fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--2 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-006-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-006-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Driving in Iraq\u2019s Kurdistan region from the front passenger seat, view through the windshield\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iraq-road-006-650x650.jpeg 650w, 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