Driving Differences: Guatemala vs. Monaco Safety Tips

As you prepare for your journey abroad, understanding the diverse road regulations between Guatemala and Monaco is essential for a secure driving experience. From lane markings and speed limits to alcohol enforcement, these two nations present stark contrasts that every traveler should be aware of to ensure a smooth and safe trip.

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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	Monaco
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed if traffic conditions permit.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Limited, mostly on main roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Predominantly for buses.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled ‘BUS’.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Shared with vehicles in some areas.	Shared with small vehicles or buses.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Varies by location.	Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Standard speed limits apply

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

guatemala:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

guatemala:

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

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Overtaking: On Right

guatemala:

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

monaco:

Allowed if traffic conditions permit.

Bus Lanes: Presence

guatemala:

monaco:

Limited, mostly on main roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

guatemala:

N/A

monaco:

Predominantly for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

guatemala:

N/A

monaco:

Labeled ‘BUS’.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

guatemala:

Shared with vehicles in some areas.

monaco:

Shared with small vehicles or buses.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

guatemala:

Varies by location.

monaco:

Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

guatemala:

N/A

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Speeds Limits

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	Guatemala	Monaco
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	N/A
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	N/A
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Standard speed limits apply
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Limited use	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, common practice	Common for traffic violations

Urban Areas: Standard

guatemala:

40-60 km/h

monaco:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

guatemala:

80 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

guatemala:

70 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

guatemala:

70 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

guatemala:

100 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Buses And Vans

guatemala:

90 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

guatemala:

80 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

guatemala:

N/A

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

guatemala:

Limited use

monaco:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

guatemala:

Yes, common practice

monaco:

Common for traffic violations

Signals

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	Guatemala	Monaco
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Guatemala	Rare in Monaco, usually not used
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish; symbols are standard	French; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

guatemala:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

monaco:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

guatemala:

Not used in Guatemala

monaco:

Rare in Monaco, usually not used

Traffic Signs: Language

guatemala:

Spanish; symbols are standard

monaco:

French; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Guatemala		Monaco
Right Turn On Red	Varies, check local signs for permission		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by location; check for signs		Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

guatemala:

Varies, check local signs for permission

monaco:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

guatemala:

Varies by location; check for signs

monaco:

Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Documentation

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	Guatemala	Monaco
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; 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; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle	Displayed on the vehicle windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

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

guatemala:

International Driving Permit recommended

monaco:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

guatemala:

International Driving Permit recommended

monaco:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

guatemala:

Mandatory; proof may be required

monaco:

Required annually; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

guatemala:

Displayed on the vehicle

monaco:

Displayed on the vehicle windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

guatemala:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Guatemala		Monaco
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

monaco:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Guatemala	Monaco
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially at night	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by locality; can be substantial	Can be substantial; varies by severity

Limits: Professional Drivers

guatemala:

0.00%

monaco:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

guatemala:

Common, especially at night

monaco:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

guatemala:

Varies by locality; can be substantial

monaco:

Can be substantial; varies by severity

Emergency Services

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	Guatemala	Monaco
Contact: General Emergency	122	112 or 18
Contact: Traffic Police	110	Local police also available on 911 using GSM
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Available through service providers or insurance
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

guatemala:

122

monaco:

112 or 18

Contact: Traffic Police

guatemala:

110

monaco:

Local police also available on 911 using GSM

Contact: Roadside Assistance

guatemala:

Check with your insurance provider

monaco:

Available through service providers or insurance

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

guatemala:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Guatemala	Monaco
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; substantial fines	Varies; fines are substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines imposed	Fine applies if not used
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed	Substantial fines issued
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Substantial fines	High fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, often required	Possible; varies
Payment: Deadline	Varies; check with local authorities	Varies; typically must be settled soon

Common Fines: Speeding

guatemala:

Varies; substantial fines

monaco:

Varies; fines are substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

guatemala:

Fines imposed

monaco:

Fine applies if not used

Common Fines: Phone Use

guatemala:

Fines imposed

monaco:

Substantial fines issued

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

guatemala:

Substantial fines

monaco:

High fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

guatemala:

Yes, often required

monaco:

Possible; varies

Payment: Deadline

guatemala:

Varies; check with local authorities

monaco:

Varies; typically must be settled soon