Driving in Belize vs. Finland: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the roads of Belize and Finland, travelers will encounter significant variations in traffic regulations and driving protocols. From the presence of dedicated bus and cycle lanes in Finland to the distinct speed limits and alcohol regulations in Belize, understanding these contrasts is crucial for ensuring a secure journey abroad. Prepare yourself for an enlightening comparison!

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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	Finland
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:

finland:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

finland:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

finland:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

belize:

finland:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

finland:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

finland:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

belize:

N/A

finland:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

belize:

finland:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

finland:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Belize	Finland
Urban Areas: Standard	25 mph	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 mph	30-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	40-55 mph	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	40-55 mph	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	40-55 mph	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	55-65 mph	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	55-65 mph	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	55-65 mph	80-100 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

finland:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

belize:

25 mph

finland:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

40-55 mph

finland:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

belize:

40-55 mph

finland:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

40-55 mph

finland:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

55-65 mph

finland:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

belize:

55-65 mph

finland:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

55-65 mph

finland:

80-100 km/h

Speed Units

belize:

mph

finland:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

belize:

finland:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

finland:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

belize:

finland:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

belize:

Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

finland:

Yes

Signals

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	Belize	Finland
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Belize	Not commonly used
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	Finnish and Swedish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangular-shaped with a yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

belize:

Not used in Belize

finland:

Not commonly used

Traffic Signs: Language

belize:

English; symbols are standard

finland:

Finnish and Swedish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

belize:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

finland:

Triangular-shaped with a yellow background

Turns

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	Belize		Finland
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not generally allowed
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

finland:

Not generally allowed

U- Turns Allowed

belize:

Varies by locality; check for signs

finland:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Belize	Finland
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit, or official translation
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory annually; proof may be required	Mandatory; must display valid inspection sticker
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory for certain situations

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

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

finland:

Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

finland:

Accepted with International Driving Permit, or official translation

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

belize:

Mandatory annually; proof may be required

finland:

Mandatory; must display valid inspection sticker

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory

finland:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory

finland:

Mandatory for certain situations

Alcohol

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	Belize	Finland
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	Zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used occasionally	Common; checkpoints used
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Results in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

belize:

0.08%

finland:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

belize:

0.05%

finland:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

belize:

Zero tolerance

finland:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

belize:

Less common; checkpoints used occasionally

finland:

Common; checkpoints used

Enforcement: Fines

belize:

Varies; can be substantial

finland:

Can be substantial

Test Refusal

belize:

Can result in license suspension

finland:

Results in license suspension

Emergency Services

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

Contact: General Emergency

belize:

911

finland:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

belize:

911

finland:

Contact through 112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

belize:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

finland:

Check with your insurance provider or Autoliitto

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

finland:

Mandatory, recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

finland:

Mandatory, recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Belize	Finland
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; BZD$100 to $500	Varies; fines based on income
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines for non-compliance	Fines apply, typically €85
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free	Fines apply, typically €100
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; significant fines	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, fines are often collected immediately	Possible; usually drive must pay later

Common Fines: Speeding

belize:

Varies; BZD$100 to $500

finland:

Varies; fines based on income

Common Fines: Seat Belts

belize:

Fines for non-compliance

finland:

Fines apply, typically €85

Common Fines: Phone Use

belize:

Fines for use without hands-free

finland:

Fines apply, typically €100

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

belize:

Varies; significant fines

finland:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

belize:

Yes, fines are often collected immediately

finland:

Possible; usually drive must pay later