Driving in Belize vs. Jordan: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the roads of Belize and Jordan, understanding the distinct nuances in traffic regulations and driving customs is essential for a secure journey. Key variances include speed limits, alcohol consumption thresholds, and lane usage, which can significantly impact your travel experience. Stay informed to navigate these landscapes safely and confidently.

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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	Jordan
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the edge of the roadway.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	No specific bus lanes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Buses share lanes with other vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Limited; primarily in urban areas.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Shared with vehicular traffic.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Cycle symbols where applicable.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

belize:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

jordan:

Marks the edge of the roadway.

Overtaking: On Right

belize:

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

jordan:

Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.

Bus Lanes: Presence

belize:

jordan:

No specific bus lanes

Bus Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

jordan:

Buses share lanes with other vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

belize:

jordan:

Limited; primarily in urban areas.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

jordan:

Shared with vehicular traffic.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

jordan:

Cycle symbols where applicable.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

belize:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Belize	Jordan
Urban Areas: Standard	25 mph	50-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 mph	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	40-55 mph	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	40-55 mph	70-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	40-55 mph	70-90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	55-65 mph	100-120 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	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines are usually collected immediately	Yes; common.

Urban Areas: Standard

belize:

25 mph

jordan:

50-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

belize:

25 mph

jordan:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

40-55 mph

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

belize:

40-55 mph

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

40-55 mph

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

55-65 mph

jordan:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

belize:

55-65 mph

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

55-65 mph

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Speed Units

belize:

mph

jordan:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

belize:

jordan:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

belize:

Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

jordan:

Yes; common.

Signals

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	Belize	Jordan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Belize	Not typically used
Horn Usage: Allowed	Only in cases to avoid accidents	To avoid accidents
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	Arabic and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

belize:

Not used in Belize

jordan:

Not typically used

Horn Usage: Allowed

belize:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

jordan:

To avoid accidents

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

belize:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

jordan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse

Traffic Signs: Language

belize:

English; symbols are standard

jordan:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Belize		Jordan
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Varies by location; check for signs

U- Turns Allowed

belize:

Varies by locality; check for signs

jordan:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Belize	Jordan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
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	Annual inspections required
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

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

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

jordan:

International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

jordan:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

belize:

Mandatory annually; proof may be required

jordan:

Annual inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

belize:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

jordan:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Belize		Jordan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use is common
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

belize:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

jordan:

Moderate use is common

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

belize:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

jordan:

Pull over and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Belize	Jordan
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	Zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used occasionally	Common at checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

belize:

0.08%

jordan:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

belize:

0.05%

jordan:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

belize:

Zero tolerance

jordan:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

belize:

Less common; checkpoints used occasionally

jordan:

Common at checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

belize:

Varies; can be substantial

jordan:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Belize		Jordan
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended		Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended		Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

jordan:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

jordan:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Belize	Jordan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; BZD$100 to $500	Varies; fines can be substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines for non-compliance	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free	Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; significant fines	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, fines are often collected immediately	Yes, occasionally
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

belize:

Varies; BZD$100 to $500

jordan:

Varies; fines can be substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

belize:

Fines for non-compliance

jordan:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

belize:

Fines for use without hands-free

jordan:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

belize:

Varies; significant fines

jordan:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

belize:

Yes, fines are often collected immediately

jordan:

Yes, occasionally

Payment: Deadline

belize:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

jordan:

Typically 30 days to pay