Driving Differences: Guatemala vs. Netherlands Explained

Discover the unique driving regulations between Guatemala and the Netherlands as we explore their distinctive road rules and safety measures. While Guatemala features solid yellow lines and varied speed limits, the Netherlands prioritizes organized bus lanes and electronic speed indicators. Understanding these contrasts is essential for ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey in either nation.

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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	Netherlands
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Not commonly used in the Netherlands, replaced by solid white lines on the road edges.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Not typically used; centerlines are usually white.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS', 'LIJNBUS' or 'TAXI'; often with road signs.
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 often distinct red coloring.
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.

netherlands:

Not commonly used in the Netherlands, replaced by solid white lines on the road edges.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

guatemala:

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

netherlands:

Not typically used; centerlines are usually white.

Bus Lanes: Presence

guatemala:

netherlands:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

guatemala:

N/A

netherlands:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

guatemala:

N/A

netherlands:

Labeled 'BUS', 'LIJNBUS' or 'TAXI'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

guatemala:

Limited

netherlands:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

guatemala:

Shared with vehicles in some areas.

netherlands:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

guatemala:

Varies by location.

netherlands:

Bicycle symbols and often distinct red coloring.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

guatemala:

N/A

netherlands:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

guatemala:

netherlands:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

guatemala:

N/A

netherlands:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Guatemala	Netherlands
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	100-130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	80-100 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, but fines are often mailed after citation

Urban Areas: Standard

guatemala:

40-60 km/h

netherlands:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

guatemala:

70 km/h

netherlands:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

guatemala:

70 km/h

netherlands:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

guatemala:

100 km/h

netherlands:

100-130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

guatemala:

90 km/h

netherlands:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

guatemala:

80 km/h

netherlands:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

guatemala:

netherlands:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

guatemala:

N/A

netherlands:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

guatemala:

Limited use

netherlands:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

guatemala:

Yes, common practice

netherlands:

Yes, but fines are often mailed after citation

Signals

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	Guatemala	Netherlands
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Guatemala	Not used in Netherlands
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish; symbols are standard	Dutch; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

guatemala:

Not used in Guatemala

netherlands:

Not used in Netherlands

Traffic Signs: Language

guatemala:

Spanish; symbols are standard

netherlands:

Dutch; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

guatemala:

Triangle-shaped with red border

netherlands:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Guatemala		Netherlands
Right Turn On Red	Varies, check local signs for permission		Not allowed unless a green arrow is present
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by location; check for signs		Usually prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs

Right Turn On Red

guatemala:

Varies, check local signs for permission

netherlands:

Not allowed unless a green arrow is present

U- Turns Allowed

guatemala:

Varies by location; check for signs

netherlands:

Usually prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs

Documentation

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	Guatemala	Netherlands
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit not necessary
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for up to 185 days if accompanied by an International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof may be required	Periodic technical inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle	No sticker used; information in vehicle registration
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

guatemala:

International Driving Permit recommended

netherlands:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not necessary

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

guatemala:

International Driving Permit recommended

netherlands:

Accepted for up to 185 days if accompanied by an International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

guatemala:

Mandatory; proof may be required

netherlands:

Periodic technical inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

guatemala:

Displayed on the vehicle

netherlands:

No sticker used; information in vehicle registration

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

guatemala:

Mandatory

netherlands:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Guatemala		Netherlands
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

netherlands:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Guatemala	Netherlands
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially at night	Common; checkpoints used
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by locality; can be substantial	Can be substantial, and may lead to license suspension

Limits: Professional Drivers

guatemala:

0.00%

netherlands:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

guatemala:

0.00%

netherlands:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

guatemala:

Common, especially at night

netherlands:

Common; checkpoints used

Enforcement: Fines

guatemala:

Varies by locality; can be substantial

netherlands:

Can be substantial, and may lead to license suspension

Roundabouts

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	Guatemala		Netherlands
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning immediately upon entry		No signal required unless exiting immediately

Signaling: Entering

guatemala:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

netherlands:

No signal required unless exiting immediately

Emergency Services

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	Guatemala	Netherlands
Contact: General Emergency	122	112
Contact: Traffic Police	110	Call 112 for police assistance
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or ANWB
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

guatemala:

122

netherlands:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

guatemala:

110

netherlands:

Call 112 for police assistance

Contact: Roadside Assistance

guatemala:

Check with your insurance provider

netherlands:

Check with your insurance provider or ANWB

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

guatemala:

Mandatory

netherlands:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Guatemala	Netherlands
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; substantial fines	Varies; can be significant, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines imposed	Fines apply, points on license
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed	Fines apply, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Substantial fines	Fines apply, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, often required	Possible; fines also typically paid online or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; check with local authorities	Varies; payment within specified period required

Common Fines: Speeding

guatemala:

Varies; substantial fines

netherlands:

Varies; can be significant, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

guatemala:

Fines imposed

netherlands:

Fines apply, points on license

Common Fines: Phone Use

guatemala:

Fines imposed

netherlands:

Fines apply, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

guatemala:

Substantial fines

netherlands:

Fines apply, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

guatemala:

Yes, often required

netherlands:

Possible; fines also typically paid online or by mail

Payment: Deadline

guatemala:

Varies; check with local authorities

netherlands:

Varies; payment within specified period required