Driving in Guatemala vs. Liechtenstein: Key Differences

Discover the intriguing contrasts between Guatemala and Liechtenstein when it comes to driving regulations and road safety. From lane markings and speed limits to alcohol enforcement, each country presents unique practices. Understanding these distinctions is essential for ensuring a secure driving experience while abroad. Dive in to learn more about these vital differences.

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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	Liechtenstein
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Not typically used in Liechtenstein.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Shared with vehicles in some areas.	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Varies by location.	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

guatemala:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

liechtenstein:

Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.

Bus Lanes: Usage

guatemala:

N/A

liechtenstein:

Not typically used in Liechtenstein.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

guatemala:

Limited

liechtenstein:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

guatemala:

Shared with vehicles in some areas.

liechtenstein:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

guatemala:

Varies by location.

liechtenstein:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

guatemala:

N/A

liechtenstein:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

guatemala:

liechtenstein:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

guatemala:

N/A

liechtenstein:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Guatemala	Liechtenstein
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Limited use	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, common practice	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Urban Areas: Standard

guatemala:

40-60 km/h

liechtenstein:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

guatemala:

70 km/h

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

guatemala:

70 km/h

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

guatemala:

100 km/h

liechtenstein:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

guatemala:

90 km/h

liechtenstein:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

guatemala:

liechtenstein:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

guatemala:

N/A

liechtenstein:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

guatemala:

Limited use

liechtenstein:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

guatemala:

Yes, common practice

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Signals

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	Guatemala		Liechtenstein
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Guatemala		Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish; symbols are standard		German; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

guatemala:

Not used in Guatemala

liechtenstein:

Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green

Traffic Signs: Language

guatemala:

Spanish; symbols are standard

liechtenstein:

German; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Guatemala		Liechtenstein
Right Turn On Red	Varies, check local signs for permission		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by location; check for signs		Permitted unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

guatemala:

Varies, check local signs for permission

liechtenstein:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

guatemala:

Varies by location; check for signs

liechtenstein:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Guatemala	Liechtenstein
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof may be required	Required annually
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle	Displayed on windshield

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

guatemala:

International Driving Permit recommended

liechtenstein:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

guatemala:

International Driving Permit recommended

liechtenstein:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

guatemala:

Mandatory; proof may be required

liechtenstein:

Required annually

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

guatemala:

Displayed on the vehicle

liechtenstein:

Displayed on windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Guatemala		Liechtenstein
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	More frequent use compared to some countries		Less frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

guatemala:

More frequent use compared to some countries

liechtenstein:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Guatemala	Liechtenstein
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially at night	Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by locality; can be substantial	Heavy fines; varies by severity

Limits: General Drivers

guatemala:

0.05%

liechtenstein:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

guatemala:

0.00%

liechtenstein:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

guatemala:

0.00%

liechtenstein:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

guatemala:

Common, especially at night

liechtenstein:

Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving

Enforcement: Fines

guatemala:

Varies by locality; can be substantial

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines; varies by severity

Emergency Services

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	Guatemala	Liechtenstein
Contact: General Emergency	122	112
Contact: Traffic Police	110	117
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Contact insurance company or local service providers

Contact: General Emergency

guatemala:

122

liechtenstein:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

guatemala:

110

liechtenstein:

117

Contact: Roadside Assistance

guatemala:

Check with your insurance provider

liechtenstein:

Contact insurance company or local service providers

Penalties And Fines

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	Guatemala	Liechtenstein
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; substantial fines	Varies; can be substantial, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines imposed	Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed	Fines for use without hands-free kit; can be substantial
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Substantial fines	Heavy fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, often required	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; check with local authorities	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

guatemala:

Varies; substantial fines

liechtenstein:

Varies; can be substantial, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

guatemala:

Fines imposed

liechtenstein:

Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

guatemala:

Fines imposed

liechtenstein:

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

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

guatemala:

Substantial fines

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

guatemala:

Yes, often required

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

guatemala:

Varies; check with local authorities

liechtenstein:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay