Driving in Cambodia vs. Panama: Key Differences Explained

When navigating the roads of Cambodia and Panama, understanding the variations in traffic regulations and driving practices is essential for a safe journey. Key distinctions include speed limits, lane usage, and emergency protocols, highlighting the need for adaptability. Familiarizing yourself with these aspects can enhance your driving experience and bolster safety while abroad.

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RIGHT

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	Panama
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.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Yes, in some urban areas
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and often separated by barriers.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Bus Lanes: Presence

cambodia:

panama:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

cambodia:

N/A

panama:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

cambodia:

N/A

panama:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

cambodia:

Yes

panama:

Yes, in some urban areas

Cycle Lanes: Markings

cambodia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

panama:

Bicycle symbols and often separated by barriers.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

cambodia:

N/A

panama:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cambodia:

N/A

panama:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Cambodia	Panama
Urban Areas: Standard	30-40 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	25-30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	70-80 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	70-90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common

Urban Areas: Standard

cambodia:

30-40 km/h

panama:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

cambodia:

30 km/h

panama:

25-30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

cambodia:

90 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

cambodia:

80 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

cambodia:

70 km/h

panama:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

cambodia:

100 km/h

panama:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

cambodia:

90 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

cambodia:

80 km/h

panama:

70-90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cambodia:

N/A

panama:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

cambodia:

Yes

panama:

Common

Signals

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	Cambodia	Panama
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	N/A	Not used in Panama
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged, especially in urban areas
Traffic Signs: Language	Khmer and English; symbols are standard	Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

cambodia:

N/A

panama:

Not used in Panama

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

cambodia:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

panama:

Unnecessary use discouraged, especially in urban areas

Traffic Signs: Language

cambodia:

Khmer and English; symbols are standard

panama:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Cambodia		Panama
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Generally not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies, check for signs		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

cambodia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

panama:

Generally not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

cambodia:

Varies, check for signs

panama:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Cambodia	Panama
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit required	International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required	International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof may be required	Mandatory every two years for new cars
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended but not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

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

cambodia:

International Driving Permit required

panama:

International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

cambodia:

International Driving Permit required

panama:

International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

cambodia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

panama:

Mandatory every two years for new cars

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

cambodia:

Displayed on the vehicle

panama:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cambodia:

Recommended but not mandatory

panama:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

cambodia:

Not mandatory

panama:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Cambodia		Panama
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use as means of communication		Frequent use, especially in urban areas

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

cambodia:

Frequent use as means of communication

panama:

Frequent use, especially in urban areas

Alcohol

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	Cambodia	Panama
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance for underage drivers	0.00% (zero tolerance)
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used	Common, especially during weekends
Enforcement: Fines	Strict and substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

cambodia:

0.05%

panama:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

cambodia:

0.00%

panama:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

cambodia:

0.00%; zero tolerance for underage drivers

panama:

0.00% (zero tolerance)

Enforcement: Random Checks

cambodia:

Common; checkpoints used

panama:

Common, especially during weekends

Enforcement: Fines

cambodia:

Strict and substantial

panama:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Cambodia	Panama
Contact: General Emergency	119	911
Contact: Traffic Police	117	104
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Contact insurance provider or services like Autorama
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

cambodia:

119

panama:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

cambodia:

117

panama:

104

Contact: Roadside Assistance

cambodia:

Check with your insurance provider

panama:

Contact insurance provider or services like Autorama

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cambodia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

panama:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

cambodia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

panama:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Cambodia	Panama
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines are substantial	Varies; $50 to $150, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Varies; penalties applied	$25 to $75
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; penalties applied	Varies; fines and points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; substantial fines	$50 to $150, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, on the spot payment	Rare; fines usually paid at designated locations
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a specified period	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

cambodia:

Varies; fines are substantial

panama:

Varies; $50 to $150, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

panama:

$25 to $75

Common Fines: Phone Use

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

panama:

Varies; fines and points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

cambodia:

Varies; substantial fines

panama:

$50 to $150, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

cambodia:

Yes, on the spot payment

panama:

Rare; fines usually paid at designated locations

Payment: Deadline

cambodia:

Varies; typically within a specified period

panama:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay