Driving in Cambodia vs. Jordan: Key Safety Differences

Cambodia and Jordan present intriguing contrasts in their road regulations and driving practices. From speed limits to lane usage, understanding these distinctions is vital for safe navigation abroad. Key differences include Cambodia's lower urban speed limits compared to Jordan's, and the unique lane markings that vary between these two nations. Stay informed for a safer journey!

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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	Jordan
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the edge of the roadway.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	No specific bus lanes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Buses share lanes with other vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited; primarily in urban areas.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Shared with vehicular traffic.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Cycle symbols where applicable.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

cambodia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

jordan:

Marks the edge of the roadway.

Overtaking: On Right

cambodia:

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

jordan:

Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.

Bus Lanes: Presence

cambodia:

jordan:

No specific bus lanes

Bus Lanes: Usage

cambodia:

N/A

jordan:

Buses share lanes with other vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

cambodia:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

cambodia:

Yes

jordan:

Limited; primarily in urban areas.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

cambodia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

jordan:

Shared with vehicular traffic.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

cambodia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

jordan:

Cycle symbols where applicable.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

cambodia:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cambodia:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Cambodia	Jordan
Urban Areas: Standard	30-40 km/h	50-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	70-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	70-90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes; common.

Urban Areas: Standard

cambodia:

30-40 km/h

jordan:

50-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

cambodia:

30 km/h

jordan:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

cambodia:

90 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

cambodia:

80 km/h

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

cambodia:

70 km/h

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

cambodia:

100 km/h

jordan:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

cambodia:

90 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

cambodia:

80 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cambodia:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

cambodia:

Yes

jordan:

Yes; common.

Signals

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	Cambodia	Jordan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	N/A	Not typically used
Horn Usage: Allowed	Only in cases to avoid accidents	To avoid accidents
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse
Traffic Signs: Language	Khmer and English; symbols are standard	Arabic and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

cambodia:

N/A

jordan:

Not typically used

Horn Usage: Allowed

cambodia:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

jordan:

To avoid accidents

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

cambodia:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

jordan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse

Traffic Signs: Language

cambodia:

Khmer and English; symbols are standard

jordan:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Cambodia		Jordan
U- Turns Allowed	Varies, check for signs		Varies by location; check for signs

U- Turns Allowed

cambodia:

Varies, check for signs

jordan:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Cambodia	Jordan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit required	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof may be required	Annual inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended but not mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

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

cambodia:

International Driving Permit required

jordan:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

cambodia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

jordan:

Annual inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

cambodia:

Displayed on the vehicle

jordan:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cambodia:

Recommended but not mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

cambodia:

Not mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Cambodia		Jordan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use as means of communication		Moderate use is common
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

cambodia:

Frequent use as means of communication

jordan:

Moderate use is common

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

cambodia:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

jordan:

Pull over and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Cambodia	Jordan
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance for underage drivers	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used	Common at checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Strict and substantial	Can be substantial

Limits: Underage Drivers

cambodia:

0.00%; zero tolerance for underage drivers

jordan:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

cambodia:

Common; checkpoints used

jordan:

Common at checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

cambodia:

Strict and substantial

jordan:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Cambodia	Jordan
Contact: General Emergency	119	911
Contact: Traffic Police	117	911
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

cambodia:

119

jordan:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

cambodia:

117

jordan:

911

Contact: Roadside Assistance

cambodia:

Check with your insurance provider

jordan:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cambodia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

jordan:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

cambodia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

jordan:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Cambodia	Jordan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines are substantial	Varies; fines can be substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Varies; penalties applied	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; penalties applied	Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; substantial fines	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, on the spot payment	Yes, occasionally
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a specified period	Typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

cambodia:

Varies; fines are substantial

jordan:

Varies; fines can be substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

jordan:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

jordan:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

cambodia:

Varies; substantial fines

jordan:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

cambodia:

Yes, on the spot payment

jordan:

Yes, occasionally

Payment: Deadline

cambodia:

Varies; typically within a specified period

jordan:

Typically 30 days to pay