Driving Safety: Belize vs. Lithuania's Unique Rules

When venturing abroad, understanding the unique nuances of road rules is essential for safe navigation. This comparison between Belize and Lithuania reveals distinct practices, from speed limits and lane markings to alcohol regulations and emergency protocols. Familiarizing yourself with these variations will ensure a smoother and safer driving experience in either country.

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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	Lithuania
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Separation of opposing traffic directions.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Passing permitted with caution.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed on multi-lane roads
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; 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.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

belize:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

lithuania:

Separation of opposing traffic directions.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

belize:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

lithuania:

Passing permitted with caution.

Overtaking: On Right

belize:

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

lithuania:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

Bus Lanes: Presence

belize:

lithuania:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

lithuania:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

lithuania:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

belize:

lithuania:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

lithuania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

lithuania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

Speeds Limits

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	Belize	Lithuania
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	70 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	90 km/h
Speed Units	mph	km/h
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines are usually collected immediately	Yes, issued by police.

Urban Areas: Standard

belize:

25 mph

lithuania:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

belize:

25 mph

lithuania:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

40-55 mph

lithuania:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

belize:

40-55 mph

lithuania:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

40-55 mph

lithuania:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

55-65 mph

lithuania:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

belize:

55-65 mph

lithuania:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

55-65 mph

lithuania:

90 km/h

Speed Units

belize:

mph

lithuania:

km/h

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

belize:

lithuania:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

belize:

Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

lithuania:

Yes, issued by police.

Signals

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	Belize	Lithuania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Belize	Indicates prepared to start
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	Lithuanian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

belize:

Not used in Belize

lithuania:

Indicates prepared to start

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

belize:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

lithuania:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Traffic Signs: Language

belize:

English; symbols are standard

lithuania:

Lithuanian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

belize:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

lithuania:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Belize		Lithuania
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

belize:

Varies by locality; check for signs

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Belize	Lithuania
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	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory annually; proof may be required	Mandatory annual check
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

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

belize:

Mandatory annually; proof may be required

lithuania:

Mandatory annual check

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory

lithuania:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory

lithuania:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Belize		Lithuania
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Common practice

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

belize:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

lithuania:

Common practice

Alcohol

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	Belize	Lithuania
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.04%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	Zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used occasionally	Common, particularly at night and weekends
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial; varies based on BAC level
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for severe offenses	Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Results in penalties and license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

belize:

0.08%

lithuania:

0.04%

Limits: Professional Drivers

belize:

0.05%

lithuania:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

belize:

Zero tolerance

lithuania:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

belize:

Less common; checkpoints used occasionally

lithuania:

Common, particularly at night and weekends

Enforcement: Fines

belize:

Varies; can be substantial

lithuania:

Substantial; varies based on BAC level

Enforcement: Imprisonment

belize:

Possible for severe offenses

lithuania:

Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses

Test Refusal

belize:

Can result in license suspension

lithuania:

Results in penalties and license suspension

Emergency Services

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

Contact: General Emergency

belize:

911

lithuania:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

belize:

911

lithuania:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

belize:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

lithuania:

Contact your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

lithuania:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

lithuania:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Belize	Lithuania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; BZD$100 to $500	Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines for non-compliance	Mandatory, fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free	Fines apply, use of hands-free device required
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; significant fines	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, fines are often collected immediately	Yes, by police

Common Fines: Speeding

belize:

Varies; BZD$100 to $500

lithuania:

Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit

Common Fines: Alcohol

belize:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

lithuania:

High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

belize:

Fines for non-compliance

lithuania:

Mandatory, fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

belize:

Fines for use without hands-free

lithuania:

Fines apply, use of hands-free device required

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

belize:

Varies; significant fines

lithuania:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

belize:

Yes, fines are often collected immediately

lithuania:

Yes, by police