Driving in Cambodia vs. Greece: A Safety Comparison

When exploring the diverse realms of road regulations, comparing Cambodia and Greece reveals intriguing contrasts. From the presence of bus lanes to distinct speed limits, each nation showcases unique driving customs. While Cambodia mandates an International Driving Permit, Greece accepts more flexibility in documentation. Understanding these nuances is essential for safe and enjoyable travel abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in cambodia is 45

1.144 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for cambodia is 1.144 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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	Cambodia	Greece
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.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable

Bus Lanes: Presence

cambodia:

greece:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

cambodia:

N/A

greece:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

cambodia:

N/A

greece:

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

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

cambodia:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cambodia:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Cambodia	Greece
Urban Areas: Standard	30-40 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Urban Areas: Standard

cambodia:

30-40 km/h

greece:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

cambodia:

70 km/h

greece:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

cambodia:

100 km/h

greece:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

cambodia:

90 km/h

greece:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cambodia:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

cambodia:

Yes

greece:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Signals

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	Cambodia	Greece
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	N/A	Not used in Greece
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary
Traffic Signs: Language	Khmer and 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

cambodia:

N/A

greece:

Not used in Greece

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

cambodia:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

greece:

Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary

Traffic Signs: Language

cambodia:

Khmer and English; symbols are standard

greece:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

cambodia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

greece:

Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Cambodia		Greece
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies, check for signs		Varies by locality; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

cambodia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

greece:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

cambodia:

Varies, check for signs

greece:

Varies by locality; check for signs

Documentation

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	Cambodia	Greece
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit required	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof may be required	Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle	Displayed on license plate or windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended but not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

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

cambodia:

International Driving Permit required

greece:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

cambodia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

greece:

Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

cambodia:

Displayed on the vehicle

greece:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cambodia:

Recommended but not mandatory

greece:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

cambodia:

Not mandatory

greece:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Cambodia		Greece
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use as means of communication		Less frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

cambodia:

Frequent use as means of communication

greece:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Cambodia	Greece
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance for underage drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used	Common; police may set up roadblocks
Enforcement: Fines	Strict and substantial	Varies; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

Limits: Professional Drivers

cambodia:

0.00%

greece:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

cambodia:

0.00%; zero tolerance for underage drivers

greece:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

cambodia:

Common; checkpoints used

greece:

Common; police may set up roadblocks

Enforcement: Fines

cambodia:

Strict and substantial

greece:

Varies; can be substantial

Test Refusal

cambodia:

Can result in license suspension

greece:

Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

Emergency Services

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	Cambodia	Greece
Contact: General Emergency	119	112
Contact: Traffic Police	117	100
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	10400 for ELPA assistance
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

cambodia:

119

greece:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

cambodia:

117

greece:

100

Contact: Roadside Assistance

cambodia:

Check with your insurance provider

greece:

10400 for ELPA assistance

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cambodia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

greece:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

cambodia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

greece:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Cambodia	Greece
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines are substantial	Varies; €40 to €700, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Varies; penalties applied	€350, points on license
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; penalties applied	€100, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; substantial fines	€350, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, on the spot payment	Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a specified period	Varies; typically 10 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

cambodia:

Varies; fines are substantial

greece:

Varies; €40 to €700, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

greece:

€350, points on license

Common Fines: Phone Use

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

greece:

€100, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

cambodia:

Varies; substantial fines

greece:

€350, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

cambodia:

Yes, on the spot payment

greece:

Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days

Payment: Deadline

cambodia:

Varies; typically within a specified period

greece:

Varies; typically 10 days to pay