Driving Differences: Belize vs Tunisia - What to Know

When comparing the road regulations of Belize and Tunisia, notable distinctions emerge that can impact your travel experience. From speed limits to alcohol consumption policies, understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring your safety while navigating unfamiliar terrain. Stay informed to make your journey smooth and secure in both countries.

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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	Tunisia
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Not typically permitted.
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
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.

tunisia:

Not typically permitted.

Bus Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

tunisia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Usage

belize:

N/A

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

belize:

N/A

tunisia:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

belize:

N/A

tunisia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

tunisia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Belize	Tunisia
Urban Areas: Standard	25 mph	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 mph	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	40-55 mph	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	40-55 mph	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	40-55 mph	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	55-65 mph	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	55-65 mph	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	55-65 mph	80 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

tunisia:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

belize:

25 mph

tunisia:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

40-55 mph

tunisia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

belize:

40-55 mph

tunisia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

40-55 mph

tunisia:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

belize:

55-65 mph

tunisia:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

belize:

55-65 mph

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

belize:

55-65 mph

tunisia:

80 km/h

Speed Units

belize:

mph

tunisia:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belize:

N/A

tunisia:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

belize:

tunisia:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

belize:

Yes, fines are usually collected immediately

tunisia:

Yes

Signals

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	Belize		Tunisia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Belize		Not typically used
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard		Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

belize:

Not used in Belize

tunisia:

Not typically used

Traffic Signs: Language

belize:

English; symbols are standard

tunisia:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Belize		Tunisia
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Right Turn On Red

belize:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

tunisia:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

belize:

Varies by locality; check for signs

tunisia:

Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Documentation

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	Belize	Tunisia
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	Mandatory; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on windshield

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

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

belize:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

belize:

Mandatory annually; proof may be required

tunisia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

belize:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

tunisia:

Displayed on windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Belize		Tunisia
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

belize:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

tunisia:

Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

belize:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

tunisia:

Moderate use

Alcohol

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	Belize	Tunisia
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	Zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used occasionally	Common; checkpoints used broadly
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial; varies by offense

Limits: General Drivers

belize:

0.08%

tunisia:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

belize:

0.05%

tunisia:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

belize:

Zero tolerance

tunisia:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

belize:

Less common; checkpoints used occasionally

tunisia:

Common; checkpoints used broadly

Enforcement: Fines

belize:

Varies; can be substantial

tunisia:

Substantial; varies by offense

Emergency Services

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	Belize		Tunisia
Contact: General Emergency	911		197
Contact: Traffic Police	911		197

Contact: General Emergency

belize:

911

tunisia:

197

Contact: Traffic Police

belize:

911

tunisia:

197

Penalties And Fines

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	Belize	Tunisia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; BZD$100 to $500	Varies; DT 40 to DT 500
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines for non-compliance	DT 40
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free	DT 60
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; significant fines	Varies; DT 60 to DT 200
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, fines are often collected immediately	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

belize:

Varies; BZD$100 to $500

tunisia:

Varies; DT 40 to DT 500

Common Fines: Seat Belts

belize:

Fines for non-compliance

tunisia:

DT 40

Common Fines: Phone Use

belize:

Fines for use without hands-free

tunisia:

DT 60

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

belize:

Varies; significant fines

tunisia:

Varies; DT 60 to DT 200

Payment: On The Spot

belize:

Yes, fines are often collected immediately

tunisia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

belize:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

tunisia:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay