Driving in Armenia vs. Lebanon: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Armenia and Lebanon, drivers encounter distinct rules that shape their experiences. From lane markings to speed limits, significant contrasts exist, such as Armenia's dedicated bus and cycle lanes versus Lebanon's absence of such provisions. Understanding these variances is crucial for ensuring a secure journey in either nation.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in armenia is 60

1.336 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for armenia is 1.336 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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	Armenia	Lebanon
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Typically used to mark out zones where parking is prohibited.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Used as a separation line in some areas.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

armenia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

lebanon:

Typically used to mark out zones where parking is prohibited.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

armenia:

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

lebanon:

Used as a separation line in some areas.

Bus Lanes: Presence

armenia:

Yes

lebanon:

Bus Lanes: Usage

armenia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

lebanon:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

armenia:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

lebanon:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

armenia:

Yes

lebanon:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

armenia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

lebanon:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

armenia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

lebanon:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

armenia:

N/A

lebanon:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

armenia:

N/A

lebanon:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Armenia	Lebanon
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	30-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	50-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

armenia:

40-60 km/h

lebanon:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

armenia:

20 km/h

lebanon:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

armenia:

90 km/h

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

armenia:

90 km/h

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

armenia:

70 km/h

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

armenia:

110 km/h

lebanon:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

armenia:

90 km/h

lebanon:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

armenia:

90 km/h

lebanon:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

armenia:

N/A

lebanon:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

armenia:

Common

lebanon:

Yes

Signals

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	Armenia	Lebanon
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Armenia	Not used in Lebanon
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Signal when entering and exiting
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged	Avoid unnecessary use in urban areas
Traffic Signs: Language	Armenian; symbols are standard	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with red border	Triangle-shaped with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

armenia:

Not used in Armenia

lebanon:

Not used in Lebanon

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

armenia:

Signal when exiting

lebanon:

Signal when entering and exiting

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

armenia:

Unnecessary use discouraged

lebanon:

Avoid unnecessary use in urban areas

Traffic Signs: Language

armenia:

Armenian; symbols are standard

lebanon:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

armenia:

Triangular-shaped with red border

lebanon:

Triangle-shaped with red borders

Turns

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	Armenia		Lebanon
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

armenia:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

lebanon:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Armenia	Lebanon
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Yes, annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield or license plate	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

armenia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

lebanon:

International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

armenia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

lebanon:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

armenia:

Annual inspection required

lebanon:

Yes, annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

armenia:

Displayed on windshield or license plate

lebanon:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

armenia:

Mandatory

lebanon:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Armenia		Lebanon
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Horn usage is more frequent compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over and stop if necessary		Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

armenia:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

lebanon:

Horn usage is more frequent compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

armenia:

Pull over and stop if necessary

lebanon:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Armenia	Lebanon
Limits: General Drivers	0.04%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common through checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial for violations

Limits: General Drivers

armenia:

0.04%

lebanon:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

armenia:

0.02%

lebanon:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

armenia:

0.00%

lebanon:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

armenia:

Common

lebanon:

Common through checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

armenia:

Varies; can be substantial

lebanon:

Substantial for violations

Roundabouts

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	Armenia		Lebanon
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning immediately upon entry		Signal when preparing to enter

Signaling: Entering

armenia:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

lebanon:

Signal when preparing to enter

Emergency Services

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	Armenia	Lebanon
Contact: General Emergency	911	112
Contact: Traffic Police	104	112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Varies; consult your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

armenia:

911

lebanon:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

armenia:

104

lebanon:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

armenia:

Check with your insurance provider

lebanon:

Varies; consult your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

armenia:

Mandatory

lebanon:

Not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Armenia	Lebanon
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines and points on license	Varies; may lead to substantial fines
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Fines and potential incarceration
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Varies; fines apply	Mandatory for all passengers
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines applied	Fines imposed for mobile use without hands-free
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines applied, points on license	Substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Possible; often paid at stations
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Usually within 15-30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

armenia:

Varies; fines and points on license

lebanon:

Varies; may lead to substantial fines

Common Fines: Alcohol

armenia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

lebanon:

Fines and potential incarceration

Common Fines: Seat Belts

armenia:

Varies; fines apply

lebanon:

Mandatory for all passengers

Common Fines: Phone Use

armenia:

Fines applied

lebanon:

Fines imposed for mobile use without hands-free

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

armenia:

Fines applied, points on license

lebanon:

Substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

armenia:

Common

lebanon:

Possible; often paid at stations

Payment: Deadline

armenia:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

lebanon:

Usually within 15-30 days