Driving Differences: Colombia vs. Liechtenstein Explained

Discover the fascinating contrasts in road regulations between Colombia and Liechtenstein! This comparison highlights significant distinctions in lane markings, speed limits, and traffic signals. From unique rules on alcohol consumption to emergency contact numbers, understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a safe driving experience abroad. Explore how these countries approach road safety differently!

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RIGHT

Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in colombia is 52

1.007 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for colombia is 1.007 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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	Colombia	Liechtenstein
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Not typically used in Liechtenstein.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Not applicable	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

colombia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

liechtenstein:

Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.

Bus Lanes: Presence

colombia:

Yes

liechtenstein:

Bus Lanes: Usage

colombia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

liechtenstein:

Not typically used in Liechtenstein.

Bus Lanes: Markings

colombia:

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

liechtenstein:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

colombia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

liechtenstein:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

colombia:

Not applicable

liechtenstein:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

colombia:

liechtenstein:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

colombia:

Not applicable

liechtenstein:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Colombia	Liechtenstein
Urban Areas: Standard	30-60 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70-90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-80 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60-80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	90-120 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-90 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; police may issue fines at the moment.	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Urban Areas: Standard

colombia:

30-60 km/h

liechtenstein:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

colombia:

70-90 km/h

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

colombia:

70-80 km/h

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

colombia:

60-80 km/h

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

colombia:

90-120 km/h

liechtenstein:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

colombia:

80-100 km/h

liechtenstein:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

colombia:

80-90 km/h

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

colombia:

liechtenstein:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

colombia:

Not applicable

liechtenstein:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

colombia:

Yes; police may issue fines at the moment.

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Signals

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	Colombia	Liechtenstein
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Colombia	Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish; symbols are standard	German; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

colombia:

Not used in Colombia

liechtenstein:

Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green

Traffic Signs: Language

colombia:

Spanish; symbols are standard

liechtenstein:

German; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

colombia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

liechtenstein:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Colombia		Liechtenstein
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited unless there is a specific signal allowing it		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs		Permitted unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

colombia:

Prohibited unless there is a specific signal allowing it

liechtenstein:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

colombia:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs

liechtenstein:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Colombia		Liechtenstein
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required; proof must be in vehicle		Required annually

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

colombia:

Annual inspection required; proof must be in vehicle

liechtenstein:

Required annually

Road Etiquette

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	Colombia		Liechtenstein
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Less frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

colombia:

Frequent use compared to some countries

liechtenstein:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Colombia	Liechtenstein
Limits: General Drivers	0.04%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used in many areas	Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Heavy fines; varies by severity
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and fines	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

colombia:

0.04%

liechtenstein:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

colombia:

0.02%

liechtenstein:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

colombia:

Common; checkpoints used in many areas

liechtenstein:

Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving

Enforcement: Fines

colombia:

Varies; can be substantial

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines; varies by severity

Test Refusal

colombia:

Can result in license suspension and fines

liechtenstein:

Can result in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Colombia	Liechtenstein
Contact: General Emergency	123	112
Contact: Traffic Police	123 or local numbers	117
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or specialized roadside services	Contact insurance company or local service providers

Contact: General Emergency

colombia:

123

liechtenstein:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

colombia:

123 or local numbers

liechtenstein:

117

Contact: Roadside Assistance

colombia:

Check with your insurance provider or specialized roadside services

liechtenstein:

Contact insurance company or local service providers

Penalties And Fines

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	Colombia	Liechtenstein
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; $50 to $300, points on license	Varies; can be substantial, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	$50 to $150, points on license	Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	$50 to $150, points on license	Fines for use without hands-free kit; can be substantial
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	$100 to $300, points on license	Heavy fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines usually paid online or at designated locations	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Common Fines: Speeding

colombia:

Varies; $50 to $300, points on license

liechtenstein:

Varies; can be substantial, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

colombia:

$50 to $150, points on license

liechtenstein:

Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

colombia:

$50 to $150, points on license

liechtenstein:

Fines for use without hands-free kit; can be substantial

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

colombia:

$100 to $300, points on license

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

colombia:

Possible; fines usually paid online or at designated locations

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately