Driving in Chile vs. Spain: Key Safety Differences

When venturing abroad, understanding the nuances of vehicular regulations is crucial for a safe journey. In this comparison between Chile and Spain, we uncover significant contrasts, such as speed limits, lane markings, and rules regarding overtaking. Familiarizing yourself with these driving distinctions will enhance your road safety and ensure a smoother travel experience.

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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	Spain
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.	Prohibited unless on a one-way street.
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 taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUSES EXCLUSIVO'; marked with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'TAXI'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two or three occupants
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

chile:

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

spain:

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.

spain:

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.

spain:

Prohibited unless on a one-way street.

Bus Lanes: Usage

chile:

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

spain:

Reserved for buses and taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

chile:

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

spain:

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

Cycle Lanes: Markings

chile:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

spain:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

chile:

spain:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

chile:

N/A

spain:

Minimum two or three occupants

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

chile:

spain:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

chile:

N/A

spain:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Chile	Spain
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	20-30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	70-80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines may be paid directly to police or in designated locations	Yes, commonly used

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

chile:

40 km/h

spain:

20-30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

chile:

100 km/h

spain:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

chile:

100 km/h

spain:

80-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

chile:

100 km/h

spain:

70-80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

chile:

spain:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

chile:

N/A

spain:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

chile:

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

spain:

Yes, commonly used

Signals

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	Chile	Spain
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Chile	Not used in Spain
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	Triangular with white background and red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

chile:

Not used in Chile

spain:

Not used in Spain

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

chile:

Excessive use discouraged, especially near hospitals and schools

spain:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Warning

chile:

Triangle shaped with red border; some variations in colors

spain:

Triangular with white background and red border

Turns

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	Chile		Spain
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Prohibited unless a sign indicates otherwise
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Generally prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs.

Right Turn On Red

chile:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

spain:

Prohibited unless a sign indicates otherwise

U- Turns Allowed

chile:

Varies by locality; check for signs

spain:

Generally prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs.

Documentation

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	Chile	Spain
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; must carry license.
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended in conjunction with national license.
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required annually	Yes, periodic inspections required.
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on windshield in some areas.
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Mandatory.
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Mandatory.

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

chile:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

spain:

Accepted; must carry license.

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

chile:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

spain:

International Driving Permit recommended in conjunction with national license.

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

chile:

Required annually

spain:

Yes, periodic inspections required.

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

chile:

Displayed on windshield

spain:

Displayed on windshield in some areas.

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

chile:

Mandatory

spain:

Mandatory.

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

chile:

Mandatory

spain:

Mandatory.

Road Etiquette

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	Chile		Spain
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Used more frequently in urgent situations

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

chile:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

spain:

Used more frequently in urgent situations

Alcohol

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	Chile	Spain
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used frequently	Common; checkpoints frequently used
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial penalties, including suspension of license	Severe penalties, including high fines
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in heavy fines and license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

chile:

0.03%

spain:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

chile:

0.00%

spain:

0.03%

Enforcement: Random Checks

chile:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

spain:

Common; checkpoints frequently used

Enforcement: Fines

chile:

Substantial penalties, including suspension of license

spain:

Severe penalties, including high fines

Test Refusal

chile:

Can result in license suspension

spain:

Can result in heavy fines and license suspension

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Entering

chile:

Signal if turning upon entry

spain:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Emergency Services

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	Chile	Spain
Contact: General Emergency	133	112
Contact: Traffic Police	133 or 139 on mobile phones	Check with local authorities
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local assistance services	Contact your insurance provider or RACE

Contact: General Emergency

chile:

133

spain:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

chile:

133 or 139 on mobile phones

spain:

Check with local authorities

Contact: Roadside Assistance

chile:

Check with your insurance provider or local assistance services

spain:

Contact your insurance provider or RACE

Penalties And Fines

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	Chile	Spain
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; high fines, includes license suspension possibilities	Varies; typically €100 to €600, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment	Severe fines and potential imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply for non-use	€200, mandatory use
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free technology	€200, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines, includes license suspension	€200, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Sometimes possible; otherwise must be paid at designated locations	Yes; discount if paid promptly.
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically short timeframe to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

chile:

Varies; high fines, includes license suspension possibilities

spain:

Varies; typically €100 to €600, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

chile:

Severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment

spain:

Severe fines and potential imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

chile:

Fines apply for non-use

spain:

€200, mandatory use

Common Fines: Phone Use

chile:

Fines for use without hands-free technology

spain:

€200, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

chile:

Significant fines, includes license suspension

spain:

€200, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

chile:

Sometimes possible; otherwise must be paid at designated locations

spain:

Yes; discount if paid promptly.

Payment: Deadline

chile:

Varies; typically short timeframe to pay

spain:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay