Driving in Bhutan vs. Greece: Essential Safety Tips

When comparing the roadway practices of Bhutan and Greece, several striking contrasts emerge. From driving sides—left in Bhutan versus right in Greece—to speed limits and lane utilization, understanding these distinctions is vital for safe travel. This guide highlights essential regulations and cultural nuances to navigate each country's roads confidently.

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Driving Side

The driving side in bhutan is the Left Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in bhutan is 64

0.758 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for bhutan is 0.758 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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	Bhutan	Greece
Driving Side	Left	Right
Overtaking: On Left	No	Yes
Overtaking: On Right	Yes	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use leftmost lane.	Use rightmost lane.
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	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable

Driving Side

bhutan:

Left

greece:

Right

Overtaking: On Left

bhutan:

greece:

Yes

Overtaking: On Right

bhutan:

Yes

greece:

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

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

bhutan:

Use leftmost lane.

greece:

Use rightmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

bhutan:

greece:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

bhutan:

N/A

greece:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

bhutan:

N/A

greece:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

bhutan:

greece:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

bhutan:

N/A

greece:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

bhutan:

N/A

greece:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

bhutan:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bhutan:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Bhutan	Greece
Urban Areas: Standard	30-50 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20-30 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	40-60 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	40-60 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	40-60 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	Up to 80 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	Up to 80 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	Up to 60 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Urban Areas: Standard

bhutan:

30-50 km/h

greece:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

bhutan:

20-30 km/h

greece:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

bhutan:

40-60 km/h

greece:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

bhutan:

40-60 km/h

greece:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

bhutan:

40-60 km/h

greece:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

bhutan:

Up to 80 km/h

greece:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

bhutan:

Up to 80 km/h

greece:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

bhutan:

Up to 60 km/h

greece:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bhutan:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

bhutan:

greece:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

bhutan:

Yes

greece:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Signals

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	Bhutan	Greece
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Bhutan	Not used in Greece
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	Greek and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

bhutan:

Not used in Bhutan

greece:

Not used in Greece

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

bhutan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

greece:

Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary

Traffic Signs: Language

bhutan:

English; symbols are standard

greece:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

bhutan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

greece:

Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Bhutan		Greece
U- Turns Allowed	Restricted; check for signs		Varies by locality; check for signs

U- Turns Allowed

bhutan:

Restricted; check for signs

greece:

Varies by locality; check for signs

Documentation

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	Bhutan	Greece
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended, not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended, not mandatory	Mandatory

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

bhutan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

greece:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

bhutan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

greece:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

bhutan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

greece:

Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

greece:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

greece:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Bhutan		Greece
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use in rural areas, reduced in urban settings		Less frequent use compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the left and stop if necessary		Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

bhutan:

Frequent use in rural areas, reduced in urban settings

greece:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

bhutan:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

greece:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Bhutan	Greece
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.04%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during events	Common; police may set up roadblocks
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial and imprisonment possible	Varies; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

Limits: General Drivers

bhutan:

0.08%

greece:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

bhutan:

0.04%

greece:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

bhutan:

0.00%

greece:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

bhutan:

Common, especially during events

greece:

Common; police may set up roadblocks

Enforcement: Fines

bhutan:

Substantial and imprisonment possible

greece:

Varies; can be substantial

Test Refusal

bhutan:

Can result in license suspension

greece:

Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

Emergency Services

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	Bhutan	Greece
Contact: General Emergency	113	112
Contact: Traffic Police	113	100
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with local providers or vehicle insurance	10400 for ELPA assistance
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended, not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended, not mandatory	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

bhutan:

113

greece:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

bhutan:

113

greece:

100

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bhutan:

Check with local providers or vehicle insurance

greece:

10400 for ELPA assistance

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

greece:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

greece:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Bhutan	Greece
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; often involves fines and points on license	Varies; €40 to €700, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines enforced	€350, points on license
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines enforced	€100, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	€350, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes	Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically immediate payment required	Varies; typically 10 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

bhutan:

Varies; often involves fines and points on license

greece:

Varies; €40 to €700, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

bhutan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

greece:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

bhutan:

Fines enforced

greece:

€350, points on license

Common Fines: Phone Use

bhutan:

Fines enforced

greece:

€100, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

bhutan:

Fines and points on license

greece:

€350, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

bhutan:

Yes

greece:

Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days

Payment: Deadline

bhutan:

Varies; typically immediate payment required

greece:

Varies; typically 10 days to pay