Driving Differences: Belize vs. Kazakhstan Explained

When exploring the roads of Belize and Kazakhstan, understanding their unique regulations is crucial for a safe journey. Key distinctions include speed limits, alcohol tolerance, and the presence of bus and cycle lanes. While Belize offers a more relaxed driving culture, Kazakhstan imposes stricter controls, emphasizing road etiquette and safety measures. Equip yourself with this knowledge for a smoother ride 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	Kazakhstan
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled with specific signs and road markings.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Varies by region
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles where present.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Bus Lanes: Presence

belize:

kazakhstan:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

kazakhstan:

Reserved for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

kazakhstan:

Labeled with specific signs and road markings.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

belize:

kazakhstan:

Varies by region

Cycle Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

kazakhstan:

Exclusive for bicycles where present.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

kazakhstan:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

belize:

N/A

kazakhstan:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

kazakhstan:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Belize	Kazakhstan
Urban Areas: Standard	25 mph	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 mph	20 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	40-55 mph	80-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	40-55 mph	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	40-55 mph	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	55-65 mph	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	55-65 mph	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	55-65 mph	90 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

Urban Areas: Standard

belize:

25 mph

kazakhstan:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

belize:

25 mph

kazakhstan:

20 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

40-55 mph

kazakhstan:

80-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

belize:

40-55 mph

kazakhstan:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

40-55 mph

kazakhstan:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

55-65 mph

kazakhstan:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

belize:

55-65 mph

kazakhstan:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

55-65 mph

kazakhstan:

90 km/h

Speed Units

belize:

mph

kazakhstan:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

kazakhstan:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

belize:

kazakhstan:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

belize:

Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

kazakhstan:

Yes

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

belize:

Not used in Belize

kazakhstan:

Not used in Kazakhstan

Traffic Signs: Language

belize:

English; symbols are standard

kazakhstan:

Kazakh and Russian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

belize:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

kazakhstan:

Triangular with red border

Turns

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

U- Turns Allowed

belize:

Varies by locality; check for signs

kazakhstan:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Belize	Kazakhstan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit may be recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit may be recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory annually; proof may be required	Mandatory annual vehicle inspection
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory
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

kazakhstan:

Accepted; International Driving Permit may be recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

kazakhstan:

Accepted; International Driving Permit may be recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

belize:

Mandatory annually; proof may be required

kazakhstan:

Mandatory annual vehicle inspection

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

belize:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

kazakhstan:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory

kazakhstan:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory

kazakhstan:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Belize		Kazakhstan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

belize:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

kazakhstan:

Moderate use

Alcohol

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	Belize	Kazakhstan
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.00%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	Zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used occasionally	Common; checkpoints used in some areas

Limits: General Drivers

belize:

0.08%

kazakhstan:

0.00%

Limits: Professional Drivers

belize:

0.05%

kazakhstan:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

belize:

Zero tolerance

kazakhstan:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

belize:

Less common; checkpoints used occasionally

kazakhstan:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

Emergency Services

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	Belize	Kazakhstan
Contact: General Emergency	911	112
Contact: Traffic Police	911	Call 102
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

belize:

911

kazakhstan:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

belize:

911

kazakhstan:

Call 102

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

kazakhstan:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

kazakhstan:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Belize	Kazakhstan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; BZD$100 to $500	Varies; can be up to several hundred USD equivalent
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Substantial fines, potential imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines for non-compliance	Fines apply for non-use
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free	Fines apply for handheld use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; significant fines	Substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, fines are often collected immediately	Possible; fines can also be paid online or via banks

Common Fines: Speeding

belize:

Varies; BZD$100 to $500

kazakhstan:

Varies; can be up to several hundred USD equivalent

Common Fines: Alcohol

belize:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

kazakhstan:

Substantial fines, potential imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

belize:

Fines for non-compliance

kazakhstan:

Fines apply for non-use

Common Fines: Phone Use

belize:

Fines for use without hands-free

kazakhstan:

Fines apply for handheld use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

belize:

Varies; significant fines

kazakhstan:

Substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

belize:

Yes, fines are often collected immediately

kazakhstan:

Possible; fines can also be paid online or via banks