Driving in Belize vs. Honduras: Key Differences Explained

When exploring the roads of Belize and Honduras, understanding the nuances in their driving regulations is crucial for ensuring safety. Key distinctions include speed limits, traffic signals, and penalties for violations. While Belize employs mph, Honduras utilizes km/h, showcasing a fundamental difference that drivers must recognize. Stay informed to navigate these vibrant countries with confidence.

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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	Honduras
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved primarily for public transportation vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or through signage.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	In areas with dedicated bike paths.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Speed limits are typically static.

Bus Lanes: Presence

belize:

honduras:

Limited

Bus Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

honduras:

Reserved primarily for public transportation vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

honduras:

Labeled 'BUS' or through signage.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

belize:

honduras:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

honduras:

In areas with dedicated bike paths.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

honduras:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

belize:

N/A

honduras:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

honduras:

Speed limits are typically static.

Speeds Limits

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	Belize	Honduras
Urban Areas: Standard	25 mph	30-40 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 mph	25 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	40-55 mph	60-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	40-55 mph	60-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	40-55 mph	60-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	55-65 mph	80-110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	55-65 mph	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	55-65 mph	80-100 km/h
Speed Units	mph	km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Speed limits are typically static.
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No	Infrequent
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines are usually collected immediately	Sometimes issued if stopped by police

Urban Areas: Standard

belize:

25 mph

honduras:

30-40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

belize:

25 mph

honduras:

25 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

40-55 mph

honduras:

60-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

belize:

40-55 mph

honduras:

60-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

40-55 mph

honduras:

60-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

55-65 mph

honduras:

80-110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

belize:

55-65 mph

honduras:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

55-65 mph

honduras:

80-100 km/h

Speed Units

belize:

mph

honduras:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

honduras:

Speed limits are typically static.

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

belize:

honduras:

Infrequent

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

belize:

Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

honduras:

Sometimes issued if stopped by police

Signals

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	Belize	Honduras
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Belize	Not used in Honduras
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	Spanish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangular-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

belize:

Not used in Belize

honduras:

Not used in Honduras

Traffic Signs: Language

belize:

English; symbols are standard

honduras:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

belize:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

honduras:

Triangular-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Belize		Honduras
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

U- Turns Allowed

belize:

Varies by locality; check for signs

honduras:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Belize	Honduras
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory annually; proof may be required	Required annually
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

belize:

Mandatory annually; proof may be required

honduras:

Required annually

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

belize:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

honduras:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory

honduras:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory

honduras:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Belize		Honduras
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Varies; more frequent in urban areas

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

belize:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

honduras:

Varies; more frequent in urban areas

Alcohol

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	Belize	Honduras
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.07%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	Zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used occasionally	Conducted; checkpoints common
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Severe penalties apply
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in fines and license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

belize:

0.08%

honduras:

0.07%

Limits: Professional Drivers

belize:

0.05%

honduras:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

belize:

Zero tolerance

honduras:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

belize:

Less common; checkpoints used occasionally

honduras:

Conducted; checkpoints common

Enforcement: Fines

belize:

Varies; can be substantial

honduras:

Severe penalties apply

Test Refusal

belize:

Can result in license suspension

honduras:

Can result in fines and license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Belize	Honduras
Contact: General Emergency	911	911 or 199
Contact: Traffic Police	911	Contact via general emergency numbers
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

belize:

911

honduras:

911 or 199

Contact: Traffic Police

belize:

911

honduras:

Contact via general emergency numbers

Contact: Roadside Assistance

belize:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

honduras:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

honduras:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

honduras:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Belize	Honduras
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; BZD$100 to $500	Varies; can be substantial
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Severe penalties apply including possible imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines for non-compliance	Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free	Fines for use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; significant fines	Substantial fines and points
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, fines are often collected immediately	Sometimes possible, depending on the violation

Common Fines: Speeding

belize:

Varies; BZD$100 to $500

honduras:

Varies; can be substantial

Common Fines: Alcohol

belize:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

honduras:

Severe penalties apply including possible imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

belize:

Fines for non-compliance

honduras:

Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

belize:

Fines for use without hands-free

honduras:

Fines for use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

belize:

Varies; significant fines

honduras:

Substantial fines and points

Payment: On The Spot

belize:

Yes, fines are often collected immediately

honduras:

Sometimes possible, depending on the violation