Driving in Guatemala vs. Kazakhstan: Key Differences

When navigating the roads of Guatemala and Kazakhstan, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that impact their travel experience. Key contrasts include speed limits, alcohol regulations, and road lane availability. Understanding these variations can enhance safety and ensure a smoother journey in each unique driving environment.

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RIGHT

Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in guatemala is 63

1.087 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for guatemala is 1.087 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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	Guatemala	Kazakhstan
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled with specific signs and road markings.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited	Varies by region
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Shared with vehicles in some areas.	Exclusive for bicycles where present.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Varies by location.	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Bus Lanes: Presence

guatemala:

kazakhstan:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

guatemala:

N/A

kazakhstan:

Reserved for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

guatemala:

N/A

kazakhstan:

Labeled with specific signs and road markings.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

guatemala:

Limited

kazakhstan:

Varies by region

Cycle Lanes: Usage

guatemala:

Shared with vehicles in some areas.

kazakhstan:

Exclusive for bicycles where present.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

guatemala:

Varies by location.

kazakhstan:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

guatemala:

N/A

kazakhstan:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

guatemala:

N/A

kazakhstan:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Guatemala	Kazakhstan
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	20 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	80-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	110 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Limited use	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, common practice	Yes

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

guatemala:

30 km/h

kazakhstan:

20 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

guatemala:

80 km/h

kazakhstan:

80-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

guatemala:

70 km/h

kazakhstan:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

guatemala:

70 km/h

kazakhstan:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

guatemala:

100 km/h

kazakhstan:

110 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

guatemala:

80 km/h

kazakhstan:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

guatemala:

N/A

kazakhstan:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

guatemala:

Limited use

kazakhstan:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

guatemala:

Yes, common practice

kazakhstan:

Yes

Signals

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	Guatemala	Kazakhstan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Guatemala	Not used in Kazakhstan
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish; symbols are standard	Kazakh and Russian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Triangular with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

guatemala:

Not used in Guatemala

kazakhstan:

Not used in Kazakhstan

Traffic Signs: Language

guatemala:

Spanish; symbols are standard

kazakhstan:

Kazakh and Russian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

guatemala:

Triangle-shaped with red border

kazakhstan:

Triangular with red border

Turns

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	Guatemala		Kazakhstan
Right Turn On Red	Varies, check local signs for permission		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by location; check for signs		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

guatemala:

Varies, check local signs for permission

kazakhstan:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

guatemala:

Varies by location; check for signs

kazakhstan:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Guatemala	Kazakhstan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit may be recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit may be recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof may be required	Mandatory annual vehicle inspection
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

guatemala:

International Driving Permit recommended

kazakhstan:

Accepted; International Driving Permit may be recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

guatemala:

International Driving Permit recommended

kazakhstan:

Accepted; International Driving Permit may be recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

guatemala:

Mandatory; proof may be required

kazakhstan:

Mandatory annual vehicle inspection

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

guatemala:

Displayed on the vehicle

kazakhstan:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

guatemala:

Mandatory

kazakhstan:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Guatemala		Kazakhstan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	More frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

guatemala:

More frequent use compared to some countries

kazakhstan:

Moderate use

Alcohol

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	Guatemala	Kazakhstan
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially at night	Common; checkpoints used in some areas
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by locality; can be substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

guatemala:

0.05%

kazakhstan:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

guatemala:

Common, especially at night

kazakhstan:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

Enforcement: Fines

guatemala:

Varies by locality; can be substantial

kazakhstan:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Guatemala	Kazakhstan
Contact: General Emergency	122	112
Contact: Traffic Police	110	Call 102
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

guatemala:

122

kazakhstan:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

guatemala:

110

kazakhstan:

Call 102

Contact: Roadside Assistance

guatemala:

Check with your insurance provider

kazakhstan:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

guatemala:

Mandatory

kazakhstan:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Guatemala	Kazakhstan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; substantial fines	Varies; can be up to several hundred USD equivalent
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Substantial fines, potential imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines imposed	Fines apply for non-use
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed	Fines apply for handheld use while driving
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, often required	Possible; fines can also be paid online or via banks
Payment: Deadline	Varies; check with local authorities	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

guatemala:

Varies; substantial fines

kazakhstan:

Varies; can be up to several hundred USD equivalent

Common Fines: Alcohol

guatemala:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

kazakhstan:

Substantial fines, potential imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

guatemala:

Fines imposed

kazakhstan:

Fines apply for non-use

Common Fines: Phone Use

guatemala:

Fines imposed

kazakhstan:

Fines apply for handheld use while driving

Payment: On The Spot

guatemala:

Yes, often required

kazakhstan:

Possible; fines can also be paid online or via banks

Payment: Deadline

guatemala:

Varies; check with local authorities

kazakhstan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay