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Staying safe

• •Estonia has managed to avoid much of the crime and insecurity that has plagued many former Soviet Republics following the collapse of the USSR, and today it is among the safest European countries.
• •In Tallinn, petty crime is a problem and there are some incidents involving tourists, mainly pickpocketing (especially in the markets).
• •Many Estonians are careless, reckless drivers.
• •Estonian law requires pedestrians to wear small reflectors, which people generally pin to their coats or handbags.
• •As in many countries around the EU, the police are very effective at their jobs and they are not corrupt. Attempting to bribe the police may result in legal ramifications.
• •The main advice to anyone worried about personal security is to stay reasonably sober despite tempting alcohol prices. When driving, make sure you have had absolutely no alcohol beforehand.

Staying healthy

• •For an Estonian, it is considered mauvais ton not to criticize the Estonian healthcare system.
• •For fast aid or rescue, dial 112.
• •Estonia had Europe's second highest rate of adult HIV/AIDS infections, over 1.3% or 1 in 77 adults (2013), 28 adults per year 2019 .
• •Ticks spread diseases like viral encephalitis and Lyme disease, which can be transmitted to humans, their season usually starts in April and lasts till October.
• •Beware of poisonous plants like Sosnowsky's Hogweed and Giant Hogweed.
• •Tap water is usually drinkable, though some people prefer bottled water.