Driving in Belize vs. Estonia: Key Safety Differences

When comparing the road regulations of Belize and Estonia, distinct contrasts emerge that impact driver safety and experience. From the presence of dedicated bus and cycle lanes in Estonia to varying speed limits and alcohol tolerance levels, understanding these key variations is crucial for travelers. Prepare for a smoother journey by familiarizing yourself with these essential driving nuances.

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RIGHT

Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in belize is 49

1.75 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for belize is 1.75 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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	Belize	Estonia
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Bus Lanes: Presence

belize:

estonia:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

estonia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

estonia:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

belize:

estonia:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

estonia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

estonia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

belize:

N/A

estonia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

belize:

estonia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

estonia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Belize	Estonia
Urban Areas: Standard	25 mph	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 mph	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	40-55 mph	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	40-55 mph	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	40-55 mph	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	55-65 mph	110 km/h (summer period: May to October)
Highways: Buses And Vans	55-65 mph	110 km/h (summer period: May to October)
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	55-65 mph	80-90 km/h
Speed Units	mph	km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines are usually collected immediately	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

belize:

25 mph

estonia:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

belize:

25 mph

estonia:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

40-55 mph

estonia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

belize:

40-55 mph

estonia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

40-55 mph

estonia:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

55-65 mph

estonia:

110 km/h (summer period: May to October)

Highways: Buses And Vans

belize:

55-65 mph

estonia:

110 km/h (summer period: May to October)

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

55-65 mph

estonia:

80-90 km/h

Speed Units

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mph

estonia:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

belize:

estonia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

estonia:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

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estonia:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

belize:

Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

estonia:

Yes

Signals

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	Belize	Estonia
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]	Amber	Yellow
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Belize	Not used in Estonia
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	Estonian; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]

belize:

Amber

estonia:

Yellow

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

belize:

Not used in Belize

estonia:

Not used in Estonia

Traffic Signs: Language

belize:

English; symbols are standard

estonia:

Estonian; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Belize		Estonia
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Prohibited unless indicated by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

belize:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

estonia:

Prohibited unless indicated by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

belize:

Varies by locality; check for signs

estonia:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Belize	Estonia
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory annually; proof may be required	Required every year; proof must be carried
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

belize:

Mandatory annually; proof may be required

estonia:

Required every year; proof must be carried

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

belize:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

estonia:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory

estonia:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory

estonia:

Mandatory

Alcohol

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	Belize	Estonia
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.02%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	Zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used occasionally	Common; checkpoints used

Limits: General Drivers

belize:

0.08%

estonia:

0.02%

Limits: Professional Drivers

belize:

0.05%

estonia:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

belize:

Zero tolerance

estonia:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

belize:

Less common; checkpoints used occasionally

estonia:

Common; checkpoints used

Emergency Services

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	Belize	Estonia
Contact: General Emergency	911	112
Contact: Traffic Police	911	112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

belize:

911

estonia:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

belize:

911

estonia:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

belize:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

estonia:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

estonia:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

estonia:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Belize	Estonia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; BZD$100 to $500	Varies; substantial fines apply
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines for non-compliance	Fines apply, points on license
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free	Fines apply, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; significant fines	Fines apply, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, fines are often collected immediately	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically must pay within specified period to avoid additional penalties

Common Fines: Speeding

belize:

Varies; BZD$100 to $500

estonia:

Varies; substantial fines apply

Common Fines: Seat Belts

belize:

Fines for non-compliance

estonia:

Fines apply, points on license

Common Fines: Phone Use

belize:

Fines for use without hands-free

estonia:

Fines apply, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

belize:

Varies; significant fines

estonia:

Fines apply, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

belize:

Yes, fines are often collected immediately

estonia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

belize:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

estonia:

Varies; typically must pay within specified period to avoid additional penalties