Driving in Chile vs. Peru: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Chile and Peru, understanding the distinctions in traffic regulations is crucial for a safe journey. Key differences include speed limits, lane usage, and alcohol limits, with Chile enforcing stricter guidelines. This comparison will equip travelers with essential insights for confident driving in these vibrant South American countries.

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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	Peru
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.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
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 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

chile:

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

peru:

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.

peru:

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.

peru:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

chile:

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

peru:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

chile:

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

peru:

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

Cycle Lanes: Markings

chile:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

peru:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

chile:

N/A

peru:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

chile:

N/A

peru:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Chile	Peru
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	100-120 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines may be paid directly to police or in designated locations	Common; often collected by traffic police

Urban Areas: Standard

chile:

50 km/h

peru:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

chile:

40 km/h

peru:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

chile:

100 km/h

peru:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

chile:

100 km/h

peru:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

chile:

100 km/h

peru:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

chile:

120 km/h

peru:

100-120 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

chile:

N/A

peru:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

chile:

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

peru:

Common; often collected by traffic police

Signals

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	Chile	Peru
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]	Amber	Yellow
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Chile	Not used in Peru
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Excessive use discouraged, especially near hospitals and schools	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle shaped with red border; some variations in colors	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]

chile:

Amber

peru:

Yellow

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

chile:

Not used in Chile

peru:

Not used in Peru

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

chile:

Excessive use discouraged, especially near hospitals and schools

peru:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Warning

chile:

Triangle shaped with red border; some variations in colors

peru:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Chile		Peru
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed unless indicated by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Only at intersections without signs prohibiting

Right Turn On Red

chile:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

peru:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

chile:

Varies by locality; check for signs

peru:

Only at intersections without signs prohibiting

Documentation

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	Chile	Peru
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required annually	Mandatory, proof is required during checks
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Typically displayed on vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

chile:

Required annually

peru:

Mandatory, proof is required during checks

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

chile:

Displayed on windshield

peru:

Typically displayed on vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

chile:

Mandatory

peru:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Chile		Peru
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Often used more compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

chile:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

peru:

Often used more compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Chile	Peru
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used frequently	Common; checkpoints used widely
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial penalties, including suspension of license	Substantial; can lead to license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

chile:

0.03%

peru:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

chile:

0.00%; zero tolerance

peru:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

chile:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

peru:

Common; checkpoints used widely

Enforcement: Fines

chile:

Substantial penalties, including suspension of license

peru:

Substantial; can lead to license suspension

Roundabouts

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	Chile		Peru
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning upon entry		Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Signaling: Entering

chile:

Signal if turning upon entry

peru:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Emergency Services

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	Chile	Peru
Contact: General Emergency	133	105
Contact: Traffic Police	133 or 139 on mobile phones	Varies; use 105 or specific traffic lines
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local assistance services	Check with your insurance provider or local service
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

chile:

133

peru:

105

Contact: Traffic Police

chile:

133 or 139 on mobile phones

peru:

Varies; use 105 or specific traffic lines

Contact: Roadside Assistance

chile:

Check with your insurance provider or local assistance services

peru:

Check with your insurance provider or local service

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

chile:

Mandatory

peru:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Chile	Peru
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; high fines, includes license suspension possibilities	Varies; fines can be significant
Common Fines: Alcohol	Severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply for non-use	Fines apply, enforcement can be strict
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free technology	Fines apply, enforcement can be strict
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines, includes license suspension	Fines apply, often substantial
Payment: On The Spot	Sometimes possible; otherwise must be paid at designated locations	Common; traffic police often collect fines immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically short timeframe to pay	Varies; typically a few days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

chile:

Varies; high fines, includes license suspension possibilities

peru:

Varies; fines can be significant

Common Fines: Alcohol

chile:

Severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment

peru:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

chile:

Fines apply for non-use

peru:

Fines apply, enforcement can be strict

Common Fines: Phone Use

chile:

Fines for use without hands-free technology

peru:

Fines apply, enforcement can be strict

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

chile:

Significant fines, includes license suspension

peru:

Fines apply, often substantial

Payment: On The Spot

chile:

Sometimes possible; otherwise must be paid at designated locations

peru:

Common; traffic police often collect fines immediately

Payment: Deadline

chile:

Varies; typically short timeframe to pay

peru:

Varies; typically a few days to pay