Driving in Chile vs. North Macedonia: Key Differences

Discover the intriguing contrasts in roadway regulations and practices between Chile and North Macedonia. This comparison highlights key aspects such as lane markings, speed limits, and traffic signals, ensuring a safer driving experience for travelers. From unique overtaking rules to varying alcohol limits, understanding these distinctions is essential for navigating abroad effectively.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in chile is 70

1.331 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for chile is 1.331 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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	Chile	North macedonia
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads or separates oncoming traffic on two-way streets.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Indicates passing or changing lanes is permitted when safe on two-way roads.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Prohibited unless on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Not typically allowed in North Macedonia.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis; can be used by private vehicles outside peak hours depending on local regulations.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUSES EXCLUSIVO'; marked with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and marked paths.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

chile:

Marks the left edge on divided roads or separates oncoming traffic on two-way streets.

north macedonia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

chile:

Indicates passing or changing lanes is permitted when safe on two-way roads.

north macedonia:

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

Overtaking: On Right

chile:

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

north macedonia:

Not typically allowed in North Macedonia.

Bus Lanes: Usage

chile:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis; can be used by private vehicles outside peak hours depending on local regulations.

north macedonia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

chile:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUSES EXCLUSIVO'; marked with road signs.

north macedonia:

Labeled 'BUS' or with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

chile:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

north macedonia:

Bicycle symbols and marked paths.

Speeds Limits

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	Chile	North macedonia
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	70 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines may be paid directly to police or in designated locations	Yes

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

chile:

40 km/h

north macedonia:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

chile:

100 km/h

north macedonia:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

chile:

100 km/h

north macedonia:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

chile:

100 km/h

north macedonia:

70 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

chile:

90 km/h

north macedonia:

80 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

chile:

Common; fines may be paid directly to police or in designated locations

north macedonia:

Yes

Signals

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	Chile	North macedonia
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Chile	Prepare to go
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Excessive use discouraged, especially near hospitals and schools	Prohibited in urban areas at night
Headlight Flash: Usage	To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking	To warn other drivers of your presence
Headlight Flash: Prohibited Usage	Not to be used to signal other messages	Not to signal other messages
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish; symbols are standard	Macedonian; standard symbols
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle shaped with red border; some variations in colors	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

chile:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

north macedonia:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

chile:

Not used in Chile

north macedonia:

Prepare to go

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

chile:

Excessive use discouraged, especially near hospitals and schools

north macedonia:

Prohibited in urban areas at night

Headlight Flash: Usage

chile:

To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking

north macedonia:

To warn other drivers of your presence

Headlight Flash: Prohibited Usage

chile:

Not to be used to signal other messages

north macedonia:

Not to signal other messages

Traffic Signs: Language

chile:

Spanish; symbols are standard

north macedonia:

Macedonian; standard symbols

Traffic Signs: Warning

chile:

Triangle shaped with red border; some variations in colors

north macedonia:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Chile		North macedonia
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Prohibited unless specified by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Allowed when not prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

chile:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

north macedonia:

Prohibited unless specified by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

chile:

Varies by locality; check for signs

north macedonia:

Allowed when not prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Chile	North macedonia
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required annually	Annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the windshield

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

chile:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

north macedonia:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

chile:

Required annually

north macedonia:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

chile:

Displayed on windshield

north macedonia:

Displayed on the windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Chile		North macedonia
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Common practice

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

chile:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

north macedonia:

Common practice

Alcohol

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	Chile	North macedonia
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used frequently	Conducted at checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial penalties, including suspension of license	Can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

chile:

0.03%

north macedonia:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

chile:

0.00%; zero tolerance

north macedonia:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

chile:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

north macedonia:

Conducted at checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

chile:

Substantial penalties, including suspension of license

north macedonia:

Can be substantial

Roundabouts

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	Chile		North macedonia
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning upon entry		Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Signaling: Entering

chile:

Signal if turning upon entry

north macedonia:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Emergency Services

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	Chile	North macedonia
Contact: General Emergency	133	112
Contact: Traffic Police	133 or 139 on mobile phones	192
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local assistance services	Contact local service providers

Contact: General Emergency

chile:

133

north macedonia:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

chile:

133 or 139 on mobile phones

north macedonia:

192

Contact: Roadside Assistance

chile:

Check with your insurance provider or local assistance services

north macedonia:

Contact local service providers

Penalties And Fines

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	Chile	North macedonia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; high fines, includes license suspension possibilities	Varies; 30 to 300 EUR, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply for non-use	50 EUR
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free technology	40 EUR
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines, includes license suspension	250 EUR, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Sometimes possible; otherwise must be paid at designated locations	Yes, often required
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically short timeframe to pay	Varies; typically within 15 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

chile:

Varies; high fines, includes license suspension possibilities

north macedonia:

Varies; 30 to 300 EUR, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

chile:

Severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment

north macedonia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

chile:

Fines apply for non-use

north macedonia:

50 EUR

Common Fines: Phone Use

chile:

Fines for use without hands-free technology

north macedonia:

40 EUR

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

chile:

Significant fines, includes license suspension

north macedonia:

250 EUR, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

chile:

Sometimes possible; otherwise must be paid at designated locations

north macedonia:

Yes, often required

Payment: Deadline

chile:

Varies; typically short timeframe to pay

north macedonia:

Varies; typically within 15 days to pay