Driving in Afghanistan vs. Honduras: Key Differences

Exploring the diverse road rules between Afghanistan and Honduras reveals intriguing contrasts in traffic regulations and driver conduct. Notably, Afghanistan emphasizes strict speed limits and no bus lanes, while Honduras features designated bus and cycle lanes. Understanding these nuances is essential for ensuring safety and adherence to local driving customs while on the road.

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Driving Side

The driving side in afghanistan is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in afghanistan is 29

0.871 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for afghanistan is 0.871 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Afghanistan	Honduras
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not commonly used.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved primarily for public transportation vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or through signage.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	In areas with dedicated bike paths.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Speed limits are typically static.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

honduras:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

honduras:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Bus Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

honduras:

Limited

Bus Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

honduras:

Reserved primarily for public transportation vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

honduras:

Labeled 'BUS' or through signage.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

honduras:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

honduras:

In areas with dedicated bike paths.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

honduras:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

afghanistan:

N/A

honduras:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

honduras:

Speed limits are typically static.

Speeds Limits

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	Afghanistan	Honduras
Urban Areas: Standard	25-40 km/h	30-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	60-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	60-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	80-110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100-120 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Speed limits are typically static.
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	Infrequent
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be issued instantly	Sometimes issued if stopped by police

Urban Areas: Standard

afghanistan:

25-40 km/h

honduras:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

honduras:

60-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

honduras:

60-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

honduras:

80-110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

honduras:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

honduras:

Speed limits are typically static.

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

afghanistan:

Yes

honduras:

Infrequent

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

afghanistan:

Yes, fines can be issued instantly

honduras:

Sometimes issued if stopped by police

Signals

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	Afghanistan	Honduras
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Afghanistan	Not used in Honduras
Traffic Signs: Language	Pashto, Dari	Spanish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Standard symbols used	Triangular-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

afghanistan:

Not used in Afghanistan

honduras:

Not used in Honduras

Traffic Signs: Language

afghanistan:

Pashto, Dari

honduras:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

afghanistan:

Standard symbols used

honduras:

Triangular-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Afghanistan		Honduras
Right Turn On Red	Not usually allowed		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies; check for signs		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

afghanistan:

Not usually allowed

honduras:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

afghanistan:

Varies; check for signs

honduras:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Afghanistan	Honduras
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Required annually
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

honduras:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

honduras:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

afghanistan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

honduras:

Required annually

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

honduras:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

honduras:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Afghanistan		Honduras
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Varies; more frequent in urban areas

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

afghanistan:

Frequent use compared to some countries

honduras:

Varies; more frequent in urban areas

Alcohol

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	Afghanistan	Honduras
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.07%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Conducted; checkpoints common
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by region; can be substantial	Severe penalties apply
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in fines and license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

honduras:

0.07%

Limits: Professional Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

honduras:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

honduras:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

afghanistan:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

honduras:

Conducted; checkpoints common

Enforcement: Fines

afghanistan:

Varies by region; can be substantial

honduras:

Severe penalties apply

Test Refusal

afghanistan:

Can result in license suspension

honduras:

Can result in fines and license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Afghanistan	Honduras
Contact: General Emergency	112	911 or 199
Contact: Traffic Police	Dial local police station	Contact via general emergency numbers
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider; limited services	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

afghanistan:

112

honduras:

911 or 199

Contact: Traffic Police

afghanistan:

Dial local police station

honduras:

Contact via general emergency numbers

Contact: Roadside Assistance

afghanistan:

Check with your insurance provider; limited services

honduras:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

honduras:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

honduras:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Afghanistan	Honduras
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; 500 AFN and above	Varies; can be substantial
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Severe penalties apply including possible imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply for not wearing seat belts	Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for use while driving	Fines for use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, point system not common	Substantial fines and points
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines may be paid instantly	Sometimes possible, depending on the violation
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a few days	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

afghanistan:

Varies; 500 AFN and above

honduras:

Varies; can be substantial

Common Fines: Alcohol

afghanistan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

honduras:

Severe penalties apply including possible imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

afghanistan:

Fines apply for not wearing seat belts

honduras:

Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

afghanistan:

Fines apply for use while driving

honduras:

Fines for use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

afghanistan:

Fines apply, point system not common

honduras:

Substantial fines and points

Payment: On The Spot

afghanistan:

Yes; fines may be paid instantly

honduras:

Sometimes possible, depending on the violation

Payment: Deadline

afghanistan:

Varies; typically within a few days

honduras:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay