Driving in Cambodia vs Luxembourg: Key Differences

Cambodia and Luxembourg present intriguing contrasts in their road regulations and driving customs. Key distinctions include speed limits, lane usage, and documentation requirements. While Cambodia allows passing on two-way roads, Luxembourg prioritizes designated bus lanes and stricter enforcement of vehicle inspections. Understanding these disparities is essential for ensuring a secure driving experience 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	Luxembourg
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Not typically used.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Not typically used.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

cambodia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

luxembourg:

Not typically used.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

cambodia:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

luxembourg:

Not typically used.

Bus Lanes: Presence

cambodia:

luxembourg:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

cambodia:

N/A

luxembourg:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

cambodia:

N/A

luxembourg:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

cambodia:

N/A

luxembourg:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

cambodia:

luxembourg:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cambodia:

N/A

luxembourg:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Cambodia	Luxembourg
Urban Areas: Standard	30-40 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	75 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	75 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits

Urban Areas: Standard

cambodia:

30-40 km/h

luxembourg:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

cambodia:

80 km/h

luxembourg:

75 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

cambodia:

70 km/h

luxembourg:

75 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

cambodia:

100 km/h

luxembourg:

130 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

cambodia:

80 km/h

luxembourg:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

cambodia:

luxembourg:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cambodia:

N/A

luxembourg:

Electronic signs display current limits

Signals

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	Cambodia	Luxembourg
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	N/A	Not used in Luxembourg
Traffic Signs: Language	Khmer and English; symbols are standard	French, German, and Luxembourgish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangular with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

cambodia:

N/A

luxembourg:

Not used in Luxembourg

Traffic Signs: Language

cambodia:

Khmer and English; symbols are standard

luxembourg:

French, German, and Luxembourgish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

cambodia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

luxembourg:

Triangular with red borders

Turns

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	Cambodia		Luxembourg
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not typically allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies, check for signs		Permitted unless signage indicates otherwise

Right Turn On Red

cambodia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

luxembourg:

Not typically allowed

U- Turns Allowed

cambodia:

Varies, check for signs

luxembourg:

Permitted unless signage indicates otherwise

Documentation

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	Cambodia	Luxembourg
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit required	Accepted; must have a valid national license
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof may be required	Mandatory; regular intervals
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

luxembourg:

Accepted; must have a valid national license

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

cambodia:

International Driving Permit required

luxembourg:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

cambodia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

luxembourg:

Mandatory; regular intervals

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

cambodia:

Displayed on the vehicle

luxembourg:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cambodia:

Recommended but not mandatory

luxembourg:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

cambodia:

Not mandatory

luxembourg:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Cambodia		Luxembourg
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

luxembourg:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Cambodia	Luxembourg
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	Conducted regularly; checkpoints used in some areas
Enforcement: Fines	Strict and substantial	Can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Results in license suspension

Limits: Professional Drivers

cambodia:

0.00%

luxembourg:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

cambodia:

0.00%; zero tolerance for underage drivers

luxembourg:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

cambodia:

Common; checkpoints used

luxembourg:

Conducted regularly; checkpoints used in some areas

Enforcement: Fines

cambodia:

Strict and substantial

luxembourg:

Can be substantial

Test Refusal

cambodia:

Can result in license suspension

luxembourg:

Results in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Cambodia	Luxembourg
Contact: General Emergency	119	112
Contact: Traffic Police	117	113
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Contact your insurance provider or automobile club
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

cambodia:

119

luxembourg:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

cambodia:

117

luxembourg:

113

Contact: Roadside Assistance

cambodia:

Check with your insurance provider

luxembourg:

Contact your insurance provider or automobile club

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cambodia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

luxembourg:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

cambodia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

luxembourg:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Cambodia	Luxembourg
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines are substantial	Varies; up to €145 for minor infractions
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Varies; penalties applied	Up to €145
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; penalties applied	Up to €145
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; substantial fines	Varies; severe penalties
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, on the spot payment	Yes; fines often collected immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a specified period	Varies; usually a specific period

Common Fines: Speeding

cambodia:

Varies; fines are substantial

luxembourg:

Varies; up to €145 for minor infractions

Common Fines: Seat Belts

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

luxembourg:

Up to €145

Common Fines: Phone Use

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

luxembourg:

Up to €145

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

cambodia:

Varies; substantial fines

luxembourg:

Varies; severe penalties

Payment: On The Spot

cambodia:

Yes, on the spot payment

luxembourg:

Yes; fines often collected immediately

Payment: Deadline

cambodia:

Varies; typically within a specified period

luxembourg:

Varies; usually a specific period