Driving in Armenia vs. Panama: Key Differences Explained

When venturing abroad, understanding the nuances of road rules is crucial for a safe journey. This comparison delves into the driving regulations of Armenia and Panama, spotlighting distinctions in speed limits, lane usage, and traffic signage. From unique local practices to essential documentation, discover what sets these two nations apart on the road.

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RIGHT

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	Panama
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Yes, in some urban areas
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and often separated by barriers.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

armenia:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

panama:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

armenia:

Yes

panama:

Yes, in some urban areas

Cycle Lanes: Markings

armenia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

panama:

Bicycle symbols and often separated by barriers.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

armenia:

N/A

panama:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

armenia:

N/A

panama:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Armenia	Panama
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	25-30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	70-90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

armenia:

20 km/h

panama:

25-30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

armenia:

90 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

armenia:

90 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

armenia:

70 km/h

panama:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

armenia:

110 km/h

panama:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

armenia:

90 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

armenia:

90 km/h

panama:

70-90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

armenia:

N/A

panama:

N/A

Signals

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	Armenia	Panama
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Armenia	Not used in Panama
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged	Unnecessary use discouraged, especially in urban areas
Traffic Signs: Language	Armenian; symbols are standard	Spanish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

armenia:

Not used in Armenia

panama:

Not used in Panama

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

armenia:

Unnecessary use discouraged

panama:

Unnecessary use discouraged, especially in urban areas

Traffic Signs: Language

armenia:

Armenian; symbols are standard

panama:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

armenia:

Triangular-shaped with red border

panama:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Armenia		Panama
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Generally not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

armenia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

panama:

Generally not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

armenia:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

panama:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Armenia	Panama
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Mandatory every two years for new cars
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield or license plate	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

armenia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

panama:

International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

armenia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

panama:

International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

armenia:

Annual inspection required

panama:

Mandatory every two years for new cars

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

armenia:

Displayed on windshield or license plate

panama:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

armenia:

Mandatory

panama:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Armenia		Panama
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use, especially in urban areas
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over and stop if necessary		Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

armenia:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

panama:

Frequent use, especially in urban areas

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

armenia:

Pull over and stop if necessary

panama:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Armenia	Panama
Limits: General Drivers	0.04%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00% (zero tolerance)
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common, especially during weekends

Limits: General Drivers

armenia:

0.04%

panama:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

armenia:

0.02%

panama:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

armenia:

0.00%

panama:

0.00% (zero tolerance)

Enforcement: Random Checks

armenia:

Common

panama:

Common, especially during weekends

Emergency Services

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	Armenia		Panama
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider		Contact insurance provider or services like Autorama
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory		Recommended

Contact: Roadside Assistance

armenia:

Check with your insurance provider

panama:

Contact insurance provider or services like Autorama

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

armenia:

Mandatory

panama:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Armenia	Panama
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines and points on license	Varies; $50 to $150, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Varies; fines apply	$25 to $75
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines applied	Varies; fines and points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines applied, points on license	$50 to $150, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Rare; fines usually paid at designated locations

Common Fines: Speeding

armenia:

Varies; fines and points on license

panama:

Varies; $50 to $150, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

armenia:

Varies; fines apply

panama:

$25 to $75

Common Fines: Phone Use

armenia:

Fines applied

panama:

Varies; fines and points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

armenia:

Fines applied, points on license

panama:

$50 to $150, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

armenia:

Common

panama:

Rare; fines usually paid at designated locations