Driving Differences: Cambodia vs. Guatemala Explained

Driving in Cambodia and Guatemala presents unique challenges and regulations that every traveler should be aware of. Key differences include speed limits, the presence of cycling lanes, and the enforcement of alcohol limits. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey in these vibrant countries.

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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	Guatemala
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Shared with vehicles in some areas.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Varies by location.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Bus Lanes: Usage

cambodia:

N/A

guatemala:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

cambodia:

N/A

guatemala:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

cambodia:

Yes

guatemala:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

cambodia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

guatemala:

Shared with vehicles in some areas.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

cambodia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

guatemala:

Varies by location.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

cambodia:

N/A

guatemala:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cambodia:

N/A

guatemala:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Cambodia	Guatemala
Urban Areas: Standard	30-40 km/h	40-60 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	70 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	Limited use
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, common practice

Urban Areas: Standard

cambodia:

30-40 km/h

guatemala:

40-60 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

cambodia:

90 km/h

guatemala:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

cambodia:

80 km/h

guatemala:

70 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cambodia:

N/A

guatemala:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

cambodia:

Yes

guatemala:

Limited use

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

cambodia:

Yes

guatemala:

Yes, common practice

Signals

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	Cambodia	Guatemala
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	N/A	Not used in Guatemala
Traffic Signs: Language	Khmer and English; symbols are standard	Spanish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

cambodia:

N/A

guatemala:

Not used in Guatemala

Traffic Signs: Language

cambodia:

Khmer and English; symbols are standard

guatemala:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

cambodia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

guatemala:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Cambodia		Guatemala
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Varies, check local signs for permission
U- Turns Allowed	Varies, check for signs		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

cambodia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

guatemala:

Varies, check local signs for permission

U- Turns Allowed

cambodia:

Varies, check for signs

guatemala:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Cambodia	Guatemala
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit required	International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required	International Driving Permit recommended
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

guatemala:

International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

cambodia:

International Driving Permit required

guatemala:

International Driving Permit recommended

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cambodia:

Recommended but not mandatory

guatemala:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

cambodia:

Not mandatory

guatemala:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

cambodia:

Frequent use as means of communication

guatemala:

More frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Cambodia	Guatemala
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance for underage drivers	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used	Common, especially at night
Enforcement: Fines	Strict and substantial	Varies by locality; can be substantial

Limits: Underage Drivers

cambodia:

0.00%; zero tolerance for underage drivers

guatemala:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

cambodia:

Common; checkpoints used

guatemala:

Common, especially at night

Enforcement: Fines

cambodia:

Strict and substantial

guatemala:

Varies by locality; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Cambodia	Guatemala
Contact: General Emergency	119	122
Contact: Traffic Police	117	110
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

cambodia:

119

guatemala:

122

Contact: Traffic Police

cambodia:

117

guatemala:

110

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cambodia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

guatemala:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

cambodia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

guatemala:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Cambodia	Guatemala
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines are substantial	Varies; substantial fines
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Varies; penalties applied	Fines imposed
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; penalties applied	Fines imposed
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; substantial fines	Substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, on the spot payment	Yes, often required
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a specified period	Varies; check with local authorities

Common Fines: Speeding

cambodia:

Varies; fines are substantial

guatemala:

Varies; substantial fines

Common Fines: Seat Belts

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

guatemala:

Fines imposed

Common Fines: Phone Use

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

guatemala:

Fines imposed

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

cambodia:

Varies; substantial fines

guatemala:

Substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

cambodia:

Yes, on the spot payment

guatemala:

Yes, often required

Payment: Deadline

cambodia:

Varies; typically within a specified period

guatemala:

Varies; check with local authorities