Driving in Belize vs. Philippines: Key Safety Insights

When navigating the roads of Belize and the Philippines, drivers will encounter distinct regulations and practices that shape their experience. From speed limits to lane usage, notable contrasts exist, such as Belize's relaxed overtaking rules compared to the Philippines' strict bus lane policies. Understanding these variations is essential for ensuring safe travels 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	Philippines
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Generally not allowed, except on one-way streets.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes PUVs.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled with signs; often separated by a bus lane barrier.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Shared with motorcycles or exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two occupants
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used

Overtaking: On Right

belize:

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

philippines:

Generally not allowed, except on one-way streets.

Bus Lanes: Presence

belize:

philippines:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

philippines:

Reserved for buses and sometimes PUVs.

Bus Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

philippines:

Labeled with signs; often separated by a bus lane barrier.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

belize:

philippines:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

philippines:

Shared with motorcycles or exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

philippines:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

belize:

philippines:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

belize:

N/A

philippines:

Minimum two occupants

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

philippines:

Not commonly used

Speeds Limits

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	Belize	Philippines
Urban Areas: Standard	25 mph	40 kph
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 mph	20 kph
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	40-55 mph	80 kph
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	40-55 mph	70 kph
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	40-55 mph	50 kph
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	55-65 mph	100 kph
Highways: Buses And Vans	55-65 mph	80 kph
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	55-65 mph	80 kph
Speed Units	mph	kph
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines are usually collected immediately	Less common; fines are usually issued later

Urban Areas: Standard

belize:

25 mph

philippines:

40 kph

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

belize:

25 mph

philippines:

20 kph

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

40-55 mph

philippines:

80 kph

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

belize:

40-55 mph

philippines:

70 kph

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

40-55 mph

philippines:

50 kph

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

55-65 mph

philippines:

100 kph

Highways: Buses And Vans

belize:

55-65 mph

philippines:

80 kph

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

55-65 mph

philippines:

80 kph

Speed Units

belize:

mph

philippines:

kph

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

philippines:

Not commonly used

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

belize:

philippines:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

belize:

Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

philippines:

Less common; fines are usually issued later

Signals

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	Belize	Philippines
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Belize	Not used
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	English and Filipino; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Diamond-shaped with yellow or white background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

belize:

Not used in Belize

philippines:

Not used

Traffic Signs: Language

belize:

English; symbols are standard

philippines:

English and Filipino; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

belize:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

philippines:

Diamond-shaped with yellow or white background

Turns

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	Belize		Philippines
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Common, check for signs indicating restrictions

U- Turns Allowed

belize:

Varies by locality; check for signs

philippines:

Common, check for signs indicating restrictions

Documentation

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	Belize	Philippines
Insurance	Liability insurance mandatory	Compulsory third-party liability insurance mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory annually; proof may be required	Required for registration; certificate must be displayed
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	Not mandatory, but recommended

Insurance

belize:

Liability insurance mandatory

philippines:

Compulsory third-party liability insurance mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

belize:

Mandatory annually; proof may be required

philippines:

Required for registration; certificate must be displayed

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

belize:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

philippines:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory

philippines:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory

philippines:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Belize		Philippines
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use in urban areas to alert other road users

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

belize:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

philippines:

Frequent use in urban areas to alert other road users

Alcohol

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	Belize	Philippines
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	Zero tolerance	0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used occasionally	Common during checkpoints, especially on holidays
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Severe for violations, may include imprisonment

Limits: General Drivers

belize:

0.08%

philippines:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

belize:

Zero tolerance

philippines:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

belize:

Less common; checkpoints used occasionally

philippines:

Common during checkpoints, especially on holidays

Enforcement: Fines

belize:

Varies; can be substantial

philippines:

Severe for violations, may include imprisonment

Emergency Services

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	Belize	Philippines
Contact: Traffic Police	911	117
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider or AAA
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: Traffic Police

belize:

911

philippines:

117

Contact: Roadside Assistance

belize:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

philippines:

Check with your insurance provider or AAA

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

philippines:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Belize	Philippines
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; BZD$100 to $500	Varies; typically ranges from PHP 1000 to PHP 2000
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines for non-compliance	PHP 300
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free	PHP 1000 to PHP 5000
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; significant fines	PHP 1000
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, fines are often collected immediately	Less common; typically done through authorized payment centers
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; usually within 15 days upon issuance

Common Fines: Speeding

belize:

Varies; BZD$100 to $500

philippines:

Varies; typically ranges from PHP 1000 to PHP 2000

Common Fines: Seat Belts

belize:

Fines for non-compliance

philippines:

PHP 300

Common Fines: Phone Use

belize:

Fines for use without hands-free

philippines:

PHP 1000 to PHP 5000

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

belize:

Varies; significant fines

philippines:

PHP 1000

Payment: On The Spot

belize:

Yes, fines are often collected immediately

philippines:

Less common; typically done through authorized payment centers

Payment: Deadline

belize:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

philippines:

Varies; usually within 15 days upon issuance