Belize vs Spain: Key Driving Differences You Should Know

When navigating the roads of Belize and Spain, understanding their distinct traffic regulations is crucial for ensuring a safe journey. From speed limits and lane usage to alcohol thresholds and emergency protocols, these nations exhibit notable contrasts. Familiarize yourself with these driving nuances to enhance your travel experience and prioritize safety abroad.

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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	Spain
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Prohibited unless on a one-way street.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'TAXI'; often with road signs.
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: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two or three occupants
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Overtaking: On Right

belize:

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

spain:

Prohibited unless on a one-way street.

Bus Lanes: Presence

belize:

spain:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

spain:

Reserved for buses and taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

spain:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'TAXI'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

belize:

spain:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

spain:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

spain:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

belize:

spain:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

belize:

N/A

spain:

Minimum two or three occupants

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

belize:

spain:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

spain:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Belize	Spain
Urban Areas: Standard	25 mph	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 mph	20-30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	40-55 mph	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	40-55 mph	80-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	40-55 mph	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	55-65 mph	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	55-65 mph	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	55-65 mph	90 km/h
Speed Units	mph	km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines are usually collected immediately	Yes, commonly used

Urban Areas: Standard

belize:

25 mph

spain:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

belize:

25 mph

spain:

20-30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

40-55 mph

spain:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

belize:

40-55 mph

spain:

80-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

40-55 mph

spain:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

55-65 mph

spain:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

belize:

55-65 mph

spain:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

55-65 mph

spain:

90 km/h

Speed Units

belize:

mph

spain:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

belize:

spain:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

spain:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

belize:

spain:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

belize:

Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

spain:

Yes, commonly used

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

belize:

Not used in Belize

spain:

Not used in Spain

Traffic Signs: Language

belize:

English; symbols are standard

spain:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

belize:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

spain:

Triangular with white background and red border

Turns

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	Belize		Spain
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Prohibited unless a sign indicates otherwise
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Generally prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs.

Right Turn On Red

belize:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

spain:

Prohibited unless a sign indicates otherwise

U- Turns Allowed

belize:

Varies by locality; check for signs

spain:

Generally prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs.

Documentation

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	Belize	Spain
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; must carry license.
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended in conjunction with national license.
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 in some areas.
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

spain:

Accepted; must carry license.

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

spain:

International Driving Permit recommended in conjunction with national license.

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

belize:

Mandatory annually; proof may be required

spain:

Yes, periodic inspections required.

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

belize:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

spain:

Displayed on windshield in some areas.

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory

spain:

Mandatory.

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory

spain:

Mandatory.

Road Etiquette

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	Belize		Spain
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Used more frequently in urgent situations

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

belize:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

spain:

Used more frequently in urgent situations

Alcohol

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	Belize	Spain
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; checkpoints frequently used
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Severe penalties, including high fines
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in heavy fines and license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

belize:

0.08%

spain:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

belize:

0.05%

spain:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

belize:

Zero tolerance

spain:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

belize:

Less common; checkpoints used occasionally

spain:

Common; checkpoints frequently used

Enforcement: Fines

belize:

Varies; can be substantial

spain:

Severe penalties, including high fines

Test Refusal

belize:

Can result in license suspension

spain:

Can result in heavy fines and license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Belize	Spain
Contact: General Emergency	911	112
Contact: Traffic Police	911	Check with local authorities
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Contact your insurance provider or RACE
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

belize:

911

spain:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

belize:

911

spain:

Check with local authorities

Contact: Roadside Assistance

belize:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

spain:

Contact your insurance provider or RACE

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

spain:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

spain:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Belize	Spain
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; BZD$100 to $500	Varies; typically €100 to €600, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Severe fines and potential imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines for non-compliance	€200, mandatory use
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free	€200, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; significant fines	€200, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, fines are often collected immediately	Yes; discount if paid promptly.

Common Fines: Speeding

belize:

Varies; BZD$100 to $500

spain:

Varies; typically €100 to €600, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

belize:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

spain:

Severe fines and potential imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

belize:

Fines for non-compliance

spain:

€200, mandatory use

Common Fines: Phone Use

belize:

Fines for use without hands-free

spain:

€200, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

belize:

Varies; significant fines

spain:

€200, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

belize:

Yes, fines are often collected immediately

spain:

Yes; discount if paid promptly.