Driving in Belize vs. Switzerland: Key Differences Explored

When comparing road regulations in Belize and Switzerland, substantial contrasts emerge that can significantly impact your travel experience. From lane usage and speed limits to alcohol restrictions and emergency contacts, understanding these variances is crucial for ensuring safety while driving abroad. Prepare to navigate the unique driving landscapes of both nations effectively.

belizeswitzerland

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

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Belize	Switzerland
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Used for temporary road changes or construction zones.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Used in temporary traffic management.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Not typically allowed, except in certain slow-moving traffic situations.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; 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: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

belize:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

switzerland:

Used for temporary road changes or construction zones.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

belize:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

switzerland:

Used in temporary traffic management.

Overtaking: On Right

belize:

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

switzerland:

Not typically allowed, except in certain slow-moving traffic situations.

Bus Lanes: Presence

belize:

switzerland:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

switzerland:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

switzerland:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

belize:

switzerland:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

switzerland:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

switzerland:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

belize:

N/A

switzerland:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

belize:

switzerland:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

switzerland:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Belize	Switzerland
Urban Areas: Standard	25 mph	30-50 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	120 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: 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, drivers can be fined on the spot.

Urban Areas: Standard

belize:

25 mph

switzerland:

30-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

belize:

25 mph

switzerland:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

40-55 mph

switzerland:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

belize:

40-55 mph

switzerland:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

40-55 mph

switzerland:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

55-65 mph

switzerland:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

belize:

55-65 mph

switzerland:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

55-65 mph

switzerland:

80 km/h

Speed Units

belize:

mph

switzerland:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

belize:

switzerland:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

switzerland:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

belize:

switzerland:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

belize:

Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

switzerland:

Yes, drivers can be fined on the spot.

Signals

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Belize	Switzerland
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Belize	Prepare to go
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	Symbols are standard, French, German, Italian and Rumantsch languages are used
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangular-shaped with a red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

belize:

Not used in Belize

switzerland:

Prepare to go

Traffic Signs: Language

belize:

English; symbols are standard

switzerland:

Symbols are standard, French, German, Italian and Rumantsch languages are used

Traffic Signs: Warning

belize:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

switzerland:

Triangular-shaped with a red border

Turns

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Belize		Switzerland
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Prohibited unless a specific sign allows it
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed unless prohibited by sign

Right Turn On Red

belize:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

switzerland:

Prohibited unless a specific sign allows it

U- Turns Allowed

belize:

Varies by locality; check for signs

switzerland:

Allowed unless prohibited by sign

Documentation

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Belize	Switzerland
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for non-French/German/Italian speaking licenses
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory annually; proof may be required	Vehicle inspection is required regularly; proof must be available
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Proof of inspection is kept in the vehicle
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

switzerland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for non-French/German/Italian speaking licenses

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

belize:

Mandatory annually; proof may be required

switzerland:

Vehicle inspection is required regularly; proof must be available

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

belize:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

switzerland:

Proof of inspection is kept in the vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory

switzerland:

Mandatory

Alcohol

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Belize	Switzerland
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	Zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used occasionally	Common; police conduct random breath tests
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial; fines can be based on income
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fines

Limits: General Drivers

belize:

0.08%

switzerland:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

belize:

Zero tolerance

switzerland:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

belize:

Less common; checkpoints used occasionally

switzerland:

Common; police conduct random breath tests

Enforcement: Fines

belize:

Varies; can be substantial

switzerland:

Substantial; fines can be based on income

Test Refusal

belize:

Can result in license suspension

switzerland:

Can result in license suspension and fines

Roundabouts

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Belize		Switzerland
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning immediately upon entry		No signaling normally required when entering
Lane Usage: Right	Use for first exit or straight		Use for the first exit or straight

Signaling: Entering

belize:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

switzerland:

No signaling normally required when entering

Lane Usage: Right

belize:

Use for first exit or straight

switzerland:

Use for the first exit or straight

Emergency Services

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Belize	Switzerland
Contact: General Emergency	911	112
Contact: Traffic Police	911	117
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	140
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

belize:

911

switzerland:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

belize:

911

switzerland:

117

Contact: Roadside Assistance

belize:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

switzerland:

140

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belize:

Not mandatory, but recommended

switzerland:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Belize	Switzerland
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; BZD$100 to $500	Varies; CHF 40 to CHF 400+, can lead to license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines for non-compliance	CHF 60
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free	CHF 100
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; significant fines	Varies; substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, fines are often collected immediately	Common; fines can be issued on the spot
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically a few weeks to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

belize:

Varies; BZD$100 to $500

switzerland:

Varies; CHF 40 to CHF 400+, can lead to license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

belize:

Fines for non-compliance

switzerland:

CHF 60

Common Fines: Phone Use

belize:

Fines for use without hands-free

switzerland:

CHF 100

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

belize:

Varies; significant fines

switzerland:

Varies; substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

belize:

Yes, fines are often collected immediately

switzerland:

Common; fines can be issued on the spot

Payment: Deadline

belize:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

switzerland:

Varies; typically a few weeks to pay