Driving in Austria vs. Belize: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the roads of Austria and Belize, it's essential to understand their distinct regulations and practices. Key variations include speed limits, lane markings, and the use of emergency equipment. Whether you're navigating urban streets or rural highways, this guide will enhance your travel experience and ensure your safety abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in austria is 86

1.628 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for austria is 1.628 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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	Austria	Belize
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed only in certain situations such as when the vehicle ahead is signaling a left turn.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; 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
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

austria:

Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.

belize:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

belize:

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

Overtaking: On Right

austria:

Allowed only in certain situations such as when the vehicle ahead is signaling a left turn.

belize:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Bus Lanes: Presence

austria:

Yes

belize:

Bus Lanes: Usage

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

belize:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

austria:

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

belize:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

austria:

Yes

belize:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

austria:

Exclusive for bicycles.

belize:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

austria:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

belize:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

belize:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits.

belize:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Austria	Belize
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	25 mph
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	25 mph
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	40-55 mph
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	40-55 mph
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	40-55 mph
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	55-65 mph
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	55-65 mph
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	55-65 mph
Speed Units	km/h	mph
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	No
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines may also be mailed.	Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

Urban Areas: Standard

austria:

50 km/h

belize:

25 mph

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

austria:

30 km/h

belize:

25 mph

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

100 km/h

belize:

40-55 mph

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

austria:

80-100 km/h

belize:

40-55 mph

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

70-80 km/h

belize:

40-55 mph

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

130 km/h

belize:

55-65 mph

Highways: Buses And Vans

austria:

100 km/h

belize:

55-65 mph

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

80-100 km/h

belize:

55-65 mph

Speed Units

austria:

km/h

belize:

mph

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

belize:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits

belize:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

austria:

Yes

belize:

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

belize:

Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

Signals

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	Austria	Belize
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.	Not used in Belize
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

austria:

Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.

belize:

Not used in Belize

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

belize:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

austria:

German; symbols are standard

belize:

English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

austria:

Triangular with red border

belize:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Austria		Belize
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it		Varies by locality; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

belize:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

belize:

Varies by locality; check for signs

Documentation

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	Austria	Belize
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, proof may be required	Mandatory annually; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate	Displayed on license plate or windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

austria:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

belize:

Mandatory annually; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

austria:

Displayed on license plate

belize:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

austria:

Mandatory

belize:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

belize:

Not mandatory

Alcohol

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	Austria	Belize
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	Zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Less common; checkpoints used occasionally
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies by offense	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

austria:

0.05%

belize:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

austria:

0.01%

belize:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

austria:

0.01%

belize:

Zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

austria:

Common

belize:

Less common; checkpoints used occasionally

Enforcement: Fines

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

belize:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Austria	Belize
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	133	911
Contact: Roadside Assistance	120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

austria:

112

belize:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

austria:

133

belize:

911

Contact: Roadside Assistance

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

belize:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

austria:

Mandatory

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Austria	Belize
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license	Varies; BZD$100 to $500
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	Fines for use without hands-free
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	Varies; significant fines
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Yes, fines are often collected immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

austria:

Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license

belize:

Varies; BZD$100 to $500

Common Fines: Seat Belts

austria:

Fines apply

belize:

Fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

belize:

Fines for use without hands-free

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

belize:

Varies; significant fines

Payment: On The Spot

austria:

Common

belize:

Yes, fines are often collected immediately

Payment: Deadline

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

belize:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay