Driving in Guatemala vs. Myanmar: What You Need to Know

When comparing the road rules of Guatemala and Myanmar, travelers must note significant variations that impact their journey. From lane usage to speed limits and enforcement practices, understanding these distinctions is crucial for ensuring a secure driving experience abroad. Discover how each country’s unique regulations can shape your travels.

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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	Myanmar
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No, overtaking is on the right.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Shared with vehicles in some areas.	Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Varies by location.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

guatemala:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

myanmar:

Marks the edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

guatemala:

Yes

myanmar:

No, overtaking is on the right.

Overtaking: On Right

guatemala:

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

myanmar:

Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

guatemala:

Use rightmost lane.

myanmar:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

guatemala:

myanmar:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

guatemala:

N/A

myanmar:

Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

guatemala:

N/A

myanmar:

Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

guatemala:

Limited

myanmar:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

guatemala:

Shared with vehicles in some areas.

myanmar:

Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

guatemala:

Varies by location.

myanmar:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

guatemala:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

guatemala:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Guatemala	Myanmar
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	30-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	50 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70 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: Standard

guatemala:

40-60 km/h

myanmar:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

guatemala:

70 km/h

myanmar:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

guatemala:

70 km/h

myanmar:

50 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

guatemala:

90 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

guatemala:

80 km/h

myanmar:

70 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

guatemala:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

guatemala:

Limited use

myanmar:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

guatemala:

Yes, common practice

myanmar:

Yes

Signals

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	Guatemala	Myanmar
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Guatemala	Not used in Myanmar
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish; symbols are standard	Burmese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

guatemala:

Not used in Guatemala

myanmar:

Not used in Myanmar

Traffic Signs: Language

guatemala:

Spanish; symbols are standard

myanmar:

Burmese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

guatemala:

Triangle-shaped with red border

myanmar:

Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

guatemala:

Varies, check local signs for permission

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

guatemala:

Varies by location; check for signs

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Documentation

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	Guatemala	Myanmar
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	Yes, periodic inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

guatemala:

International Driving Permit recommended

myanmar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

guatemala:

International Driving Permit recommended

myanmar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

guatemala:

Mandatory; proof may be required

myanmar:

Yes, periodic inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

guatemala:

Displayed on the vehicle

myanmar:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

guatemala:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

guatemala:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Guatemala		Myanmar
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	More frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use, more common in cities
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Move to the side and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

guatemala:

More frequent use compared to some countries

myanmar:

Moderate use, more common in cities

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

guatemala:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

myanmar:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Guatemala	Myanmar
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.07%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially at night	Less common; often during festivals
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by locality; can be substantial	Varies by severity; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can lead to arrest and fines

Limits: General Drivers

guatemala:

0.05%

myanmar:

0.07%

Limits: Professional Drivers

guatemala:

0.00%

myanmar:

0.03%

Enforcement: Random Checks

guatemala:

Common, especially at night

myanmar:

Less common; often during festivals

Enforcement: Fines

guatemala:

Varies by locality; can be substantial

myanmar:

Varies by severity; can be substantial

Test Refusal

guatemala:

Can result in license suspension

myanmar:

Can lead to arrest and fines

Emergency Services

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	Guatemala	Myanmar
Contact: General Emergency	122	199
Contact: Traffic Police	110	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Available through some insurance providers
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

guatemala:

122

myanmar:

199

Contact: Traffic Police

guatemala:

110

myanmar:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

guatemala:

Check with your insurance provider

myanmar:

Available through some insurance providers

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

guatemala:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

guatemala:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Guatemala	Myanmar
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; substantial fines	Varies; small fines for minor overshoots
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines imposed	Fine enforced; mandatory use
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed	Fines for usage while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Substantial fines	Fines applied for violations
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, often required	Possible; else must be paid at office
Payment: Deadline	Varies; check with local authorities	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

guatemala:

Varies; substantial fines

myanmar:

Varies; small fines for minor overshoots

Common Fines: Seat Belts

guatemala:

Fines imposed

myanmar:

Fine enforced; mandatory use

Common Fines: Phone Use

guatemala:

Fines imposed

myanmar:

Fines for usage while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

guatemala:

Substantial fines

myanmar:

Fines applied for violations

Payment: On The Spot

guatemala:

Yes, often required

myanmar:

Possible; else must be paid at office

Payment: Deadline

guatemala:

Varies; check with local authorities

myanmar:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay