Driving Differences: Belize vs. South Korea Explained

When it comes to navigating the roads, Belize and South Korea present a fascinating contrast. From lane usage to speed regulations, these countries vary significantly in their approach to vehicular operations. Notably, while Belize has minimal bus and cycle lanes, South Korea emphasizes their presence, enhancing safe travel. Understanding these distinctions is vital for a secure driving experience 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	South korea
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.
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 during specified hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two or more occupants
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

belize:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

south korea:

Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.

Overtaking: On Right

belize:

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

south korea:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

Bus Lanes: Presence

belize:

south korea:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

south korea:

Reserved for buses during specified hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

south korea:

Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

belize:

south korea:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

south korea:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

south korea:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

belize:

south korea:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

belize:

N/A

south korea:

Minimum two or more occupants

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

south korea:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Belize	South korea
Urban Areas: Standard	25 mph	60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 mph	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	40-55 mph	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	40-55 mph	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	40-55 mph	60-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	55-65 mph	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	55-65 mph	100-110 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	55-65 mph	80-100 km/h
Speed Units	mph	km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines are usually collected immediately	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

belize:

25 mph

south korea:

60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

belize:

25 mph

south korea:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

40-55 mph

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

belize:

40-55 mph

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

40-55 mph

south korea:

60-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

55-65 mph

south korea:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

belize:

55-65 mph

south korea:

100-110 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

55-65 mph

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Speed Units

belize:

mph

south korea:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

south korea:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

belize:

south korea:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

belize:

Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

south korea:

Yes

Signals

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	Belize	South korea
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Belize	Not used in South Korea
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	Korean; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

belize:

Not used in Belize

south korea:

Not used in South Korea

Traffic Signs: Language

belize:

English; symbols are standard

south korea:

Korean; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

belize:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

south korea:

Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background

Turns

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	Belize		South korea
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

U- Turns Allowed

belize:

Varies by locality; check for signs

south korea:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Belize	South korea
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory annually; proof may be required	Mandatory; proof 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	Recommended but not mandatory

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

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

south korea:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

south korea:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

belize:

Mandatory annually; proof may be required

south korea:

Mandatory; proof must be displayed

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

belize:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

south korea:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory

south korea:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Alcohol

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	Belize	South korea
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	Zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used occasionally	Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fines

Limits: General Drivers

belize:

0.08%

south korea:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

belize:

0.05%

south korea:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

belize:

Zero tolerance

south korea:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

belize:

Less common; checkpoints used occasionally

south korea:

Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used

Test Refusal

belize:

Can result in license suspension

south korea:

Can result in license suspension and fines

Emergency Services

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	Belize	South korea
Contact: General Emergency	911	112
Contact: Traffic Police	911	Varies; often part of the general emergency network
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended but not mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

belize:

911

south korea:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

belize:

911

south korea:

Varies; often part of the general emergency network

Contact: Roadside Assistance

belize:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

south korea:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

south korea:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Belize	South korea
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; BZD$100 to $500	Varies; fines and license points given
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines for non-compliance	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; significant fines	Fines and license points given
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, fines are often collected immediately	Yes

Common Fines: Speeding

belize:

Varies; BZD$100 to $500

south korea:

Varies; fines and license points given

Common Fines: Seat Belts

belize:

Fines for non-compliance

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Phone Use

belize:

Fines for use without hands-free

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

belize:

Varies; significant fines

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Payment: On The Spot

belize:

Yes, fines are often collected immediately

south korea:

Yes