Driving in Belize vs. Greece: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the roads of Belize and Greece, travelers will discover notable contrasts in regulations and driving practices. From speed limits to alcohol consumption rules, the two nations prioritize safety in unique ways. Understanding these distinctions is essential for ensuring a secure and enjoyable driving experience abroad.

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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	Greece
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	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable

Bus Lanes: Presence

belize:

greece:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

greece:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

greece:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

belize:

greece:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

greece:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

greece:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

belize:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Belize	Greece
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	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	40-55 mph	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	55-65 mph	130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	55-65 mph	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	55-65 mph	80 km/h
Speed Units	mph	km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines are usually collected immediately	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Urban Areas: Standard

belize:

25 mph

greece:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

belize:

25 mph

greece:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

40-55 mph

greece:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

belize:

40-55 mph

greece:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

40-55 mph

greece:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

55-65 mph

greece:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

belize:

55-65 mph

greece:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

55-65 mph

greece:

80 km/h

Speed Units

belize:

mph

greece:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

belize:

greece:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

belize:

Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

greece:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Signals

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	Belize	Greece
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Belize	Not used in Greece
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	Greek and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

belize:

Not used in Belize

greece:

Not used in Greece

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

belize:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

greece:

Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary

Traffic Signs: Language

belize:

English; symbols are standard

greece:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

belize:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

greece:

Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

belize:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

greece:

Not allowed

Documentation

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	Belize	Greece
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory annually; proof may be required	Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

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

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

greece:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

greece:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

belize:

Mandatory annually; proof may be required

greece:

Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory

greece:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory

greece:

Mandatory

Alcohol

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	Belize	Greece
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; police may set up roadblocks
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

Limits: General Drivers

belize:

0.08%

greece:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

belize:

0.05%

greece:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

belize:

Zero tolerance

greece:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

belize:

Less common; checkpoints used occasionally

greece:

Common; police may set up roadblocks

Test Refusal

belize:

Can result in license suspension

greece:

Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

Emergency Services

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	Belize	Greece
Contact: General Emergency	911	112
Contact: Traffic Police	911	100
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	10400 for ELPA assistance
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

belize:

911

greece:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

belize:

911

greece:

100

Contact: Roadside Assistance

belize:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

greece:

10400 for ELPA assistance

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

greece:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

greece:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Belize	Greece
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; BZD$100 to $500	Varies; €40 to €700, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines for non-compliance	€350, points on license
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free	€100, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; significant fines	€350, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, fines are often collected immediately	Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 10 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

belize:

Varies; BZD$100 to $500

greece:

Varies; €40 to €700, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

belize:

Fines for non-compliance

greece:

€350, points on license

Common Fines: Phone Use

belize:

Fines for use without hands-free

greece:

€100, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

belize:

Varies; significant fines

greece:

€350, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

belize:

Yes, fines are often collected immediately

greece:

Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days

Payment: Deadline

belize:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

greece:

Varies; typically 10 days to pay