Driving in Bolivia vs. Myanmar: Key Safety Differences

Explore the distinct driving landscapes of Bolivia and Myanmar, where road rules and regulations vary significantly. From lane usage and speed limits to alcohol tolerance and emergency protocols, understanding these contrasts is essential for ensuring a secure experience on foreign roads. Discover crucial insights that could enhance your journey in either country.

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Driving Side

The driving side in bolivia is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in bolivia is 48

0.541 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for bolivia is 0.541 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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	Bolivia	Myanmar
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No, overtaking is on the right.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

bolivia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

myanmar:

Marks the edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

bolivia:

Yes

myanmar:

No, overtaking is on the right.

Overtaking: On Right

bolivia:

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

myanmar:

Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

bolivia:

Use rightmost lane.

myanmar:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

bolivia:

myanmar:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

bolivia:

N/A

myanmar:

Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

bolivia:

N/A

myanmar:

Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

bolivia:

Yes

myanmar:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

bolivia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

myanmar:

Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

bolivia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

myanmar:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

bolivia:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bolivia:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Bolivia	Myanmar
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	30-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-90 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	50 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	90-100 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90-100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-90 km/h	70 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No, not commonly used	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be issued immediately	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

bolivia:

40 km/h

myanmar:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

bolivia:

80-90 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

bolivia:

80-90 km/h

myanmar:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

bolivia:

70-80 km/h

myanmar:

50 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

bolivia:

90-100 km/h

myanmar:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

bolivia:

90-100 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

bolivia:

80-90 km/h

myanmar:

70 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bolivia:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

bolivia:

No, not commonly used

myanmar:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

bolivia:

Yes, fines can be issued immediately

myanmar:

Yes

Signals

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	Bolivia	Myanmar
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Bolivia	Not used in Myanmar
Horn Usage: Allowed	Only to avoid accidents	Only in cases to avoid accidents
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary usage discouraged especially in urban areas	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish	Burmese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with red borders	Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

bolivia:

Not used in Bolivia

myanmar:

Not used in Myanmar

Horn Usage: Allowed

bolivia:

Only to avoid accidents

myanmar:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

bolivia:

Unnecessary usage discouraged especially in urban areas

myanmar:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

bolivia:

Spanish

myanmar:

Burmese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

bolivia:

Triangular-shaped with red borders

myanmar:

Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Turns

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	Bolivia		Myanmar
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Prohibited unless permitted by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Not allowed in major urban centers; check for signs		Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Right Turn On Red

bolivia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

bolivia:

Not allowed in major urban centers; check for signs

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Documentation

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	Bolivia	Myanmar
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with an International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Yes, periodic inspection required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

bolivia:

Accepted with an International Driving Permit

myanmar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

bolivia:

International Driving Permit required

myanmar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

bolivia:

Annual inspection required

myanmar:

Yes, periodic inspection required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bolivia:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bolivia:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Bolivia		Myanmar
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use, more common in cities
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the side and stop if necessary		Move to the side and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

bolivia:

Frequent use compared to some countries

myanmar:

Moderate use, more common in cities

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

bolivia:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

myanmar:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Bolivia	Myanmar
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.07%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.02%; zero tolerance in some areas	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints often used	Less common; often during festivals
Enforcement: Fines	Varies, can be substantial	Varies by severity; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can lead to arrest and fines

Limits: General Drivers

bolivia:

0.05%

myanmar:

0.07%

Limits: Professional Drivers

bolivia:

0.00%

myanmar:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

bolivia:

0.02%; zero tolerance in some areas

myanmar:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

bolivia:

Common; checkpoints often used

myanmar:

Less common; often during festivals

Enforcement: Fines

bolivia:

Varies, can be substantial

myanmar:

Varies by severity; can be substantial

Test Refusal

bolivia:

Can result in license suspension

myanmar:

Can lead to arrest and fines

Emergency Services

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	Bolivia	Myanmar
Contact: General Emergency	911	199
Contact: Traffic Police	110	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider; some offer this service	Available through some insurance providers
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

bolivia:

911

myanmar:

199

Contact: Traffic Police

bolivia:

110

myanmar:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bolivia:

Check with your insurance provider; some offer this service

myanmar:

Available through some insurance providers

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bolivia:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bolivia:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Bolivia	Myanmar
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; may result in points on license	Varies; small fines for minor overshoots
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Fine enforced; mandatory use
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines may apply, varies by location	Fines for usage while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply and points on license	Fines applied for violations
Payment: On The Spot	Fines can be issued immediately and must be paid	Possible; else must be paid at office
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically required to be paid promptly	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

bolivia:

Varies; may result in points on license

myanmar:

Varies; small fines for minor overshoots

Common Fines: Seat Belts

bolivia:

Fines apply

myanmar:

Fine enforced; mandatory use

Common Fines: Phone Use

bolivia:

Fines may apply, varies by location

myanmar:

Fines for usage while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

bolivia:

Fines apply and points on license

myanmar:

Fines applied for violations

Payment: On The Spot

bolivia:

Fines can be issued immediately and must be paid

myanmar:

Possible; else must be paid at office

Payment: Deadline

bolivia:

Varies; typically required to be paid promptly

myanmar:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay