Driving in Belize vs. Monaco: Key Differences Revealed

When navigating the roads of Belize and Monaco, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that impact their journey. Key variations include speed limits, lane usage, and traffic enforcement. Understanding these driving nuances is essential to ensure a safe and smooth experience while exploring the beautiful landscapes of Belize or the charming streets of Monaco.

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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	Monaco
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed if traffic conditions permit.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Limited, mostly on main roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Predominantly for buses.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled ‘BUS’.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Shared with small vehicles or buses.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Standard speed limits apply

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

belize:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

belize:

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

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Overtaking: On Right

belize:

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

monaco:

Allowed if traffic conditions permit.

Bus Lanes: Presence

belize:

monaco:

Limited, mostly on main roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

monaco:

Predominantly for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

monaco:

Labeled ‘BUS’.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

belize:

monaco:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

monaco:

Shared with small vehicles or buses.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

monaco:

Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Speeds Limits

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	Belize	Monaco
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	N/A
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	40-55 mph	N/A
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	40-55 mph	N/A
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	55-65 mph	N/A
Highways: Buses And Vans	55-65 mph	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	55-65 mph	N/A
Speed Units	mph	km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Standard speed limits apply
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines are usually collected immediately	Common for traffic violations

Urban Areas: Standard

belize:

25 mph

monaco:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

belize:

25 mph

monaco:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

40-55 mph

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

belize:

40-55 mph

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

40-55 mph

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

55-65 mph

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Buses And Vans

belize:

55-65 mph

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

55-65 mph

monaco:

N/A

Speed Units

belize:

mph

monaco:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

belize:

monaco:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

belize:

Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

monaco:

Common for traffic violations

Signals

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	Belize	Monaco
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Belize	Rare in Monaco, usually not used
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

belize:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

monaco:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

belize:

Not used in Belize

monaco:

Rare in Monaco, usually not used

Traffic Signs: Language

belize:

English; symbols are standard

monaco:

French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

belize:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

monaco:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Belize		Monaco
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

belize:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

monaco:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

belize:

Varies by locality; check for signs

monaco:

Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Documentation

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

monaco:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

belize:

Mandatory annually; proof may be required

monaco:

Required annually; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

belize:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

monaco:

Displayed on the vehicle windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory

monaco:

Mandatory

Alcohol

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	Belize	Monaco
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	Zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used occasionally	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Can be substantial; varies by severity

Limits: General Drivers

belize:

0.08%

monaco:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

belize:

0.05%

monaco:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

belize:

Zero tolerance

monaco:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

belize:

Less common; checkpoints used occasionally

monaco:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

belize:

Varies; can be substantial

monaco:

Can be substantial; varies by severity

Emergency Services

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	Belize	Monaco
Contact: General Emergency	911	112 or 18
Contact: Traffic Police	911	Local police also available on 911 using GSM
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Available through service providers or insurance
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

belize:

911

monaco:

112 or 18

Contact: Traffic Police

belize:

911

monaco:

Local police also available on 911 using GSM

Contact: Roadside Assistance

belize:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

monaco:

Available through service providers or insurance

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

monaco:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

monaco:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Belize	Monaco
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; BZD$100 to $500	Varies; fines are substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines for non-compliance	Fine applies if not used
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free	Substantial fines issued
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; significant fines	High fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, fines are often collected immediately	Possible; varies
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically must be settled soon

Common Fines: Speeding

belize:

Varies; BZD$100 to $500

monaco:

Varies; fines are substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

belize:

Fines for non-compliance

monaco:

Fine applies if not used

Common Fines: Phone Use

belize:

Fines for use without hands-free

monaco:

Substantial fines issued

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

belize:

Varies; significant fines

monaco:

High fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

belize:

Yes, fines are often collected immediately

monaco:

Possible; varies

Payment: Deadline

belize:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

monaco:

Varies; typically must be settled soon