Driving in Belize vs. Paraguay: Key Differences Explained

When navigating the roads of Belize and Paraguay, understanding the distinct driving regulations is essential for a safe journey. Key differences include speed limits, lane usage, and alcohol limits, which significantly impact your experience behind the wheel. Familiarizing yourself with these variances will ensure your travels remain secure and enjoyable in both nations.

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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	Paraguay
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Rarely, usually prohibited.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes, mainly in urban areas.
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled with 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Limited, mainly in urban areas.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols; may not always be separated by color.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Overtaking: On Right

belize:

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

paraguay:

Rarely, usually prohibited.

Bus Lanes: Presence

belize:

paraguay:

Yes, mainly in urban areas.

Bus Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

paraguay:

Reserved for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

paraguay:

Labeled with 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

belize:

paraguay:

Limited, mainly in urban areas.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

paraguay:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

paraguay:

Bicycle symbols; may not always be separated by color.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

belize:

N/A

paraguay:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

paraguay:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Belize	Paraguay
Urban Areas: Standard	25 mph	40 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	60-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	55-65 mph	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	55-65 mph	90-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	55-65 mph	80-90 km/h
Speed Units	mph	km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No	Yes, in major cities.
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines are usually collected immediately	Common

Urban Areas: Standard

belize:

25 mph

paraguay:

40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

belize:

25 mph

paraguay:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

40-55 mph

paraguay:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

belize:

40-55 mph

paraguay:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

40-55 mph

paraguay:

60-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

55-65 mph

paraguay:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

belize:

55-65 mph

paraguay:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

55-65 mph

paraguay:

80-90 km/h

Speed Units

belize:

mph

paraguay:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

paraguay:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

belize:

paraguay:

Yes, in major cities.

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

belize:

Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

paraguay:

Common

Signals

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	Belize	Paraguay
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Belize	Not used in Paraguay
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	Spanish; standard symbols used as well
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

belize:

Not used in Belize

paraguay:

Not used in Paraguay

Traffic Signs: Language

belize:

English; symbols are standard

paraguay:

Spanish; standard symbols used as well

Traffic Signs: Warning

belize:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

paraguay:

Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Belize		Paraguay
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Varies; usually not permitted unless indicated.
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed where not prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

belize:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

paraguay:

Varies; usually not permitted unless indicated.

U- Turns Allowed

belize:

Varies by locality; check for signs

paraguay:

Allowed where not prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Belize	Paraguay
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
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	Required periodically; proof may be checked during stops
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on vehicle windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory

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

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

paraguay:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

paraguay:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

belize:

Mandatory annually; proof may be required

paraguay:

Required periodically; proof may be checked during stops

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

belize:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

paraguay:

Displayed on vehicle windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory

paraguay:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Belize	Paraguay
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries	More frequent than in some countries
Pedestrians Priority	Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks	Pedestrians have right of way at marked crossings
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary	Pull over to allow passage

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

belize:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

paraguay:

More frequent than in some countries

Pedestrians Priority

belize:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

paraguay:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crossings

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

belize:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

paraguay:

Pull over to allow passage

Alcohol

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	Belize	Paraguay
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; police checkpoints

Limits: General Drivers

belize:

0.08%

paraguay:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

belize:

0.05%

paraguay:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

belize:

Zero tolerance

paraguay:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

belize:

Less common; checkpoints used occasionally

paraguay:

Common; police checkpoints

Emergency Services

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

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

paraguay:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

paraguay:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Belize	Paraguay
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; BZD$100 to $500	Varies; can be substantial, worse in urban areas
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	Substantial fines and penalties
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, fines are often collected immediately	Possible; fines can be paid directly to police
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; usually within 30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

belize:

Varies; BZD$100 to $500

paraguay:

Varies; can be substantial, worse in urban areas

Common Fines: Seat Belts

belize:

Fines for non-compliance

paraguay:

Fines apply; amount varies

Common Fines: Phone Use

belize:

Fines for use without hands-free

paraguay:

Fines apply; amount varies

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

belize:

Varies; significant fines

paraguay:

Substantial fines and penalties

Payment: On The Spot

belize:

Yes, fines are often collected immediately

paraguay:

Possible; fines can be paid directly to police

Payment: Deadline

belize:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

paraguay:

Varies; usually within 30 days