Driving in Cuba vs. Lebanon: Key Differences Explained

When venturing on the roads of Cuba and Lebanon, it's essential to understand their distinct driving customs and regulations. From lane markings and speed limits to horn usage and emergency protocols, this comparison reveals significant contrasts that can impact your journey. Stay informed to ensure a secure and enjoyable driving experience abroad.

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RIGHT

Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in cuba is 84

1.295 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for cuba is 1.295 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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	Cuba	Lebanon
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Typically used to mark out zones where parking is prohibited.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Used as a separation line in some areas.
Overtaking: On Right	Not typical; follow local rules and signs.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas	List length: 4	List length: 5
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use the rightmost lane.	Use rightmost lane.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Rare	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Bicycles may share the road with motor vehicles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Road signs or painted indicators where applicable.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

cuba:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

lebanon:

Typically used to mark out zones where parking is prohibited.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

cuba:

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

lebanon:

Used as a separation line in some areas.

Overtaking: On Right

cuba:

Not typical; follow local rules and signs.

lebanon:

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

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas

cuba:

List length: 4

lebanon:

List length: 5

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

cuba:

Use the rightmost lane.

lebanon:

Use rightmost lane.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

cuba:

Rare

lebanon:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

cuba:

Bicycles may share the road with motor vehicles.

lebanon:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

cuba:

Road signs or painted indicators where applicable.

lebanon:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Cuba	Lebanon
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	60-80 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	60-80 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	50-70 km/h	50-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	90-100 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90-100 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-90 km/h	80 km/h
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Rare	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; enforced by traffic police	Yes

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

cuba:

60-80 km/h

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

cuba:

60-80 km/h

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

cuba:

50-70 km/h

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

cuba:

90-100 km/h

lebanon:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

cuba:

90-100 km/h

lebanon:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

cuba:

80-90 km/h

lebanon:

80 km/h

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

cuba:

Rare

lebanon:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

cuba:

Common; enforced by traffic police

lebanon:

Yes

Signals

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	Cuba	Lebanon
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Cuba	Not used in Lebanon
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Signal when entering and exiting
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Avoid unnecessary use in urban areas
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish; symbols are standard	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Triangle-shaped with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

cuba:

Not used in Cuba

lebanon:

Not used in Lebanon

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

cuba:

Signal when exiting

lebanon:

Signal when entering and exiting

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

cuba:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

lebanon:

Avoid unnecessary use in urban areas

Traffic Signs: Language

cuba:

Spanish; symbols are standard

lebanon:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

cuba:

Triangular with red border

lebanon:

Triangle-shaped with red borders

Turns

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	Cuba		Lebanon
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by area, check for local signs		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Right Turn On Red

cuba:

Not allowed

lebanon:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

cuba:

Varies by area, check for local signs

lebanon:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Cuba	Lebanon
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Yes, annual inspection required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory

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

cuba:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

lebanon:

International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

cuba:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

lebanon:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

cuba:

Annual inspection required

lebanon:

Yes, annual inspection required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cuba:

Not mandatory

lebanon:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Cuba		Lebanon
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	More frequent use than in some countries		Horn usage is more frequent compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

cuba:

More frequent use than in some countries

lebanon:

Horn usage is more frequent compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

cuba:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

lebanon:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Cuba	Lebanon
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common through checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial for violations

Limits: Professional Drivers

cuba:

0.02%

lebanon:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

cuba:

0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance

lebanon:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

cuba:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

lebanon:

Common through checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

cuba:

Varies; can be substantial

lebanon:

Substantial for violations

Roundabouts

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	Cuba		Lebanon
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning immediately upon entry		Signal when preparing to enter

Signaling: Entering

cuba:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

lebanon:

Signal when preparing to enter

Emergency Services

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	Cuba	Lebanon
Contact: General Emergency	106	112
Contact: Traffic Police	106	112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Varies by provider; national lines may apply	Varies; consult your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Not mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

cuba:

106

lebanon:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

cuba:

106

lebanon:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

cuba:

Varies by provider; national lines may apply

lebanon:

Varies; consult your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cuba:

Not mandatory, but recommended

lebanon:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

cuba:

Not mandatory, but recommended

lebanon:

Not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Cuba	Lebanon
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; typically $10 to $100 equivalent, local currency	Varies; may lead to substantial fines
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Fines and potential incarceration
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fine equivalent varies, local currency	Mandatory for all passengers
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fine equivalent varies, local currency	Fines imposed for mobile use without hands-free
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fine equivalent varies, local currency	Substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Common; usually paid directly to officers	Possible; often paid at stations
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically a few weeks to pay	Usually within 15-30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

cuba:

Varies; typically $10 to $100 equivalent, local currency

lebanon:

Varies; may lead to substantial fines

Common Fines: Alcohol

cuba:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

lebanon:

Fines and potential incarceration

Common Fines: Seat Belts

cuba:

Fine equivalent varies, local currency

lebanon:

Mandatory for all passengers

Common Fines: Phone Use

cuba:

Fine equivalent varies, local currency

lebanon:

Fines imposed for mobile use without hands-free

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

cuba:

Fine equivalent varies, local currency

lebanon:

Substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

cuba:

Common; usually paid directly to officers

lebanon:

Possible; often paid at stations

Payment: Deadline

cuba:

Varies; typically a few weeks to pay

lebanon:

Usually within 15-30 days