Bahrain vs Lebanon: Essential Driving Differences Explained

When navigating the roads of Bahrain and Lebanon, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that impact their journeys. From lane markings to speed limits, each country presents its own unique guidelines. Notably, Bahrain employs stricter rules concerning overtaking and alcohol limits, while Lebanon offers more flexible turning options. Understanding these contrasts is vital for ensuring a safe driving experience abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in bahrain is 76

0.531 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for bahrain is 0.531 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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	Bahrain	Lebanon
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Indicates separation, no crossing unless during emergencies.	Typically used to mark out zones where parking is prohibited.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Typically used to indicate a turning lane or lane merging.	Used as a separation line in some areas.
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not allowed unless in multi-lane roads.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas	List length: 4	List length: 5
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses during peak hours.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes, but limited.	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Primarily on designated routes.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and white lines.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

bahrain:

Indicates separation, no crossing unless during emergencies.

lebanon:

Typically used to mark out zones where parking is prohibited.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

bahrain:

Typically used to indicate a turning lane or lane merging.

lebanon:

Used as a separation line in some areas.

Overtaking: On Right

bahrain:

Generally not allowed unless in multi-lane roads.

lebanon:

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

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas

bahrain:

List length: 4

lebanon:

List length: 5

Bus Lanes: Presence

bahrain:

Yes

lebanon:

Bus Lanes: Usage

bahrain:

Reserved for buses during peak hours.

lebanon:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

bahrain:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

lebanon:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

bahrain:

Yes, but limited.

lebanon:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

bahrain:

Primarily on designated routes.

lebanon:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

bahrain:

Bicycle symbols and white lines.

lebanon:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

bahrain:

N/A

lebanon:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bahrain:

N/A

lebanon:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Bahrain	Lebanon
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	50-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, both on-the-spot and mailed fines	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

bahrain:

50 km/h

lebanon:

40-50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

bahrain:

80-100 km/h

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

bahrain:

80-100 km/h

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

bahrain:

80 km/h

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

bahrain:

100-120 km/h

lebanon:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

bahrain:

100 km/h

lebanon:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

bahrain:

80-100 km/h

lebanon:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bahrain:

N/A

lebanon:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

bahrain:

Yes, both on-the-spot and mailed fines

lebanon:

Yes

Signals

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	Bahrain	Lebanon
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Bahrain	Not used in Lebanon
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged in residential areas	Avoid unnecessary use in urban areas
Horn Usage: Penalties	Fines for misuse	Fines may apply for misuse
Headlight Flash: Usage	To warn other drivers of your presence	To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking
Headlight Flash: Prohibited Usage	Used as a signal of road rage or aggression	Not to be used to signal other messages
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic and English; symbols are standard	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with a red border	Triangle-shaped with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

bahrain:

Not used in Bahrain

lebanon:

Not used in Lebanon

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

bahrain:

Unnecessary use discouraged in residential areas

lebanon:

Avoid unnecessary use in urban areas

Horn Usage: Penalties

bahrain:

Fines for misuse

lebanon:

Fines may apply for misuse

Headlight Flash: Usage

bahrain:

To warn other drivers of your presence

lebanon:

To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking

Headlight Flash: Prohibited Usage

bahrain:

Used as a signal of road rage or aggression

lebanon:

Not to be used to signal other messages

Traffic Signs: Language

bahrain:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

lebanon:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

bahrain:

Triangular with a red border

lebanon:

Triangle-shaped with red borders

Turns

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	Bahrain		Lebanon
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless indicated by a sign		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless no U-turn sign is present		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Right Turn On Red

bahrain:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign

lebanon:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

bahrain:

Permitted unless no U-turn sign is present

lebanon:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Bahrain	Lebanon
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit often required	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspections mandatory	Yes, annual inspection required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended, but not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended, but not mandatory	Not mandatory

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

bahrain:

International Driving Permit often required

lebanon:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

bahrain:

Annual vehicle inspections mandatory

lebanon:

Yes, annual inspection required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bahrain:

Recommended, but not mandatory

lebanon:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bahrain:

Recommended, but not mandatory

lebanon:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

bahrain:

Moderate horn use compared to some countries

lebanon:

Horn usage is more frequent compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

bahrain:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

lebanon:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Bahrain	Lebanon
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Zero Tolerance: Drugs	Zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol	Zero tolerance for driving under the influence of drugs
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during nighttime	Common through checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; both fines and imprisonment possible	Substantial for violations
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and legal actions	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

bahrain:

0.00%

lebanon:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

bahrain:

0.00%

lebanon:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

bahrain:

0.00%

lebanon:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Zero Tolerance: Drugs

bahrain:

Zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol

lebanon:

Zero tolerance for driving under the influence of drugs

Enforcement: Random Checks

bahrain:

Common, especially during nighttime

lebanon:

Common through checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

bahrain:

Substantial; both fines and imprisonment possible

lebanon:

Substantial for violations

Test Refusal

bahrain:

Can result in license suspension and legal actions

lebanon:

Can result in license suspension

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Entering

bahrain:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

lebanon:

Signal when preparing to enter

Emergency Services

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	Bahrain	Lebanon
Contact: General Emergency	999	112
Contact: Traffic Police	999	112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your insurance provider	Varies; consult your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended, but not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended, but not mandatory	Not mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

bahrain:

999

lebanon:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

bahrain:

999

lebanon:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bahrain:

Contact your insurance provider

lebanon:

Varies; consult your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bahrain:

Recommended, but not mandatory

lebanon:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bahrain:

Recommended, but not mandatory

lebanon:

Not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Bahrain	Lebanon
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; substantial fines, possible license suspension	Varies; may lead to substantial fines
Common Fines: Alcohol	High fines, possible imprisonment	Fines and potential incarceration
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines for non-compliance	Mandatory for all passengers
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines applicable for using mobile phones while driving	Fines imposed for mobile use without hands-free
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Heavy fines, possible license points	Substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines can also be paid online	Possible; often paid at stations
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15-30 days to pay	Usually within 15-30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

bahrain:

Varies; substantial fines, possible license suspension

lebanon:

Varies; may lead to substantial fines

Common Fines: Alcohol

bahrain:

High fines, possible imprisonment

lebanon:

Fines and potential incarceration

Common Fines: Seat Belts

bahrain:

Fines for non-compliance

lebanon:

Mandatory for all passengers

Common Fines: Phone Use

bahrain:

Fines applicable for using mobile phones while driving

lebanon:

Fines imposed for mobile use without hands-free

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

bahrain:

Heavy fines, possible license points

lebanon:

Substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

bahrain:

Possible; fines can also be paid online

lebanon:

Possible; often paid at stations

Payment: Deadline

bahrain:

Varies; typically 15-30 days to pay

lebanon:

Usually within 15-30 days