Bulgaria vs Myanmar: A Driving Safety Comparison

Discover the fascinating contrasts in road regulations between Bulgaria and Myanmar. From lane usage and speed limits to traffic signals and emergency protocols, understanding these distinctions is essential for safe navigation abroad. This comparison highlights key aspects of driving etiquette, legal requirements, and penalties, ensuring an informed and secure journey in both nations.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in bulgaria is 75

1.368 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for bulgaria is 1.368 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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	Bulgaria	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: Usage	Primarily reserved for public transport.	Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	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

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

bulgaria:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

myanmar:

Marks the edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

bulgaria:

Yes

myanmar:

No, overtaking is on the right.

Overtaking: On Right

bulgaria:

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

bulgaria:

Use rightmost lane.

myanmar:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Usage

bulgaria:

Primarily reserved for public transport.

myanmar:

Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

bulgaria:

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

myanmar:

Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

bulgaria:

Yes

myanmar:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

bulgaria:

Exclusive for bicycles.

myanmar:

Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

bulgaria:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

myanmar:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Bulgaria	Myanmar
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	50 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	140 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	70 km/h

Urban Areas: Standard

bulgaria:

50 km/h

myanmar:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

bulgaria:

90 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

bulgaria:

80 km/h

myanmar:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

bulgaria:

80 km/h

myanmar:

50 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

bulgaria:

140 km/h

myanmar:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

bulgaria:

100 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

bulgaria:

100 km/h

myanmar:

70 km/h

Signals

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	Bulgaria	Myanmar
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Bulgaria	Not used in Myanmar
Traffic Signs: Language	Bulgarian; symbols are standard	Burmese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

bulgaria:

Not used in Bulgaria

myanmar:

Not used in Myanmar

Traffic Signs: Language

bulgaria:

Bulgarian; symbols are standard

myanmar:

Burmese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

bulgaria:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

myanmar:

Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Turns

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	Bulgaria		Myanmar
Right Turn On Red	Not generally allowed		Prohibited unless permitted by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless indicated otherwise by signs		Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Right Turn On Red

bulgaria:

Not generally allowed

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

bulgaria:

Permitted unless indicated otherwise by signs

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Documentation

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	Bulgaria	Myanmar
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits with International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, proof required	Yes, periodic inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

bulgaria:

Accepted for short visits with International Driving Permit

myanmar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

bulgaria:

Yes, proof required

myanmar:

Yes, periodic inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

bulgaria:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

myanmar:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bulgaria:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bulgaria:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

bulgaria:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

myanmar:

Moderate use, more common in cities

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

bulgaria:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

myanmar:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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

Limits: General Drivers

bulgaria:

0.05%

myanmar:

0.07%

Limits: Professional Drivers

bulgaria:

0.00%

myanmar:

0.03%

Enforcement: Random Checks

bulgaria:

Common; checkpoints used

myanmar:

Less common; often during festivals

Enforcement: Fines

bulgaria:

Substantial

myanmar:

Varies by severity; can be substantial

Test Refusal

bulgaria:

Can result in license suspension

myanmar:

Can lead to arrest and fines

Emergency Services

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	Bulgaria	Myanmar
Contact: General Emergency	112	199
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies by region	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local providers	Available through some insurance providers
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

bulgaria:

112

myanmar:

199

Contact: Traffic Police

bulgaria:

Varies by region

myanmar:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bulgaria:

Check with your insurance provider or local providers

myanmar:

Available through some insurance providers

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bulgaria:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bulgaria:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Bulgaria	Myanmar
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; often €20 to €150, points on license	Varies; small fines for minor overshoots
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Up to €50	Fine enforced; mandatory use
Common Fines: Phone Use	Up to €50	Fines for usage while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; typically fined and points on license	Fines applied for violations
Payment: On The Spot	Common; fines often paid onsite	Possible; else must be paid at office

Common Fines: Speeding

bulgaria:

Varies; often €20 to €150, points on license

myanmar:

Varies; small fines for minor overshoots

Common Fines: Seat Belts

bulgaria:

Up to €50

myanmar:

Fine enforced; mandatory use

Common Fines: Phone Use

bulgaria:

Up to €50

myanmar:

Fines for usage while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

bulgaria:

Varies; typically fined and points on license

myanmar:

Fines applied for violations

Payment: On The Spot

bulgaria:

Common; fines often paid onsite

myanmar:

Possible; else must be paid at office