Driving in Belize vs. Montenegro: Key Safety Differences

When venturing into Belize or Montenegro, understanding the nuances of their road regulations is crucial for a safe journey. Key distinctions include speed limits, traffic lane usage, and legal alcohol limits. While Belize permits overtaking on multi-lane roads, Montenegro has stricter rules regarding public transport lanes, reflecting their unique driving cultures.

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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	Montenegro
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable

Overtaking: On Right

belize:

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

montenegro:

Usually not allowed; adhere to local regulations.

Bus Lanes: Presence

belize:

montenegro:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

montenegro:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

montenegro:

Labeled with road signs and pavement markings.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

belize:

montenegro:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

montenegro:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

montenegro:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

belize:

N/A

montenegro:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

montenegro:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Belize	Montenegro
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	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	40-55 mph	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	40-55 mph	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	55-65 mph	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	55-65 mph	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	55-65 mph	80 km/h
Speed Units	mph	km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines are usually collected immediately	Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot

Urban Areas: Standard

belize:

25 mph

montenegro:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

belize:

25 mph

montenegro:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

40-55 mph

montenegro:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

belize:

40-55 mph

montenegro:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

40-55 mph

montenegro:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

55-65 mph

montenegro:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

belize:

55-65 mph

montenegro:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

55-65 mph

montenegro:

80 km/h

Speed Units

belize:

mph

montenegro:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

montenegro:

Not applicable

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

belize:

montenegro:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

belize:

Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

montenegro:

Yes, fines can be imposed on the spot

Signals

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	Belize	Montenegro
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Belize	Not used in Montenegro
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	Montenegrin; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangle-shaped with red border and white background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

belize:

Not used in Belize

montenegro:

Not used in Montenegro

Traffic Signs: Language

belize:

English; symbols are standard

montenegro:

Montenegrin; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

belize:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

montenegro:

Triangle-shaped with red border and white background

Turns

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	Belize		Montenegro
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Sometimes allowed, check for signs

U- Turns Allowed

belize:

Varies by locality; check for signs

montenegro:

Sometimes allowed, check for signs

Documentation

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	Belize	Montenegro
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory annually; proof may be required	Yes, periodic inspections required
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	Mandatory

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

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

montenegro:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for extended stays

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

montenegro:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

belize:

Mandatory annually; proof may be required

montenegro:

Yes, periodic inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

belize:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

montenegro:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory

montenegro:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory

montenegro:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Belize		Montenegro
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Use common but regulated

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

belize:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

montenegro:

Use common but regulated

Alcohol

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	Belize	Montenegro
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.03%
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 regularly

Limits: General Drivers

belize:

0.08%

montenegro:

0.03%

Limits: Professional Drivers

belize:

0.05%

montenegro:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

belize:

Zero tolerance

montenegro:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

belize:

Less common; checkpoints used occasionally

montenegro:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Emergency Services

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	Belize	Montenegro
Contact: General Emergency	911	112
Contact: Traffic Police	911	122
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Available from several organizations; check locally
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

belize:

911

montenegro:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

belize:

911

montenegro:

122

Contact: Roadside Assistance

belize:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

montenegro:

Available from several organizations; check locally

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

montenegro:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

montenegro:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Belize	Montenegro
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; BZD$100 to $500	Varies; can be up to €1,200 for severe offenses
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines for non-compliance	Fines apply, amount varies
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free	Fines apply, amount varies
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; significant fines	Fines apply, amount varies
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, fines are often collected immediately	Common for minor offenses
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Usually within 8 days

Common Fines: Speeding

belize:

Varies; BZD$100 to $500

montenegro:

Varies; can be up to €1,200 for severe offenses

Common Fines: Seat Belts

belize:

Fines for non-compliance

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Common Fines: Phone Use

belize:

Fines for use without hands-free

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

belize:

Varies; significant fines

montenegro:

Fines apply, amount varies

Payment: On The Spot

belize:

Yes, fines are often collected immediately

montenegro:

Common for minor offenses

Payment: Deadline

belize:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

montenegro:

Usually within 8 days