Driving Differences: Guatemala vs. Qatar Explained

When comparing the road regulations of Guatemala and Qatar, distinct contrasts in traffic management and safety protocols emerge. Notably, Qatar enforces stricter speed limits and has designated bus lanes, while Guatemala offers more leniencies regarding overtaking. Understanding these variations is vital for ensuring a secure driving experience in each country.

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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	Qatar
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed only in designated situations, like when vehicles ahead are turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and authorized vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled with appropriate road signs or pavement markings.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Shared with vehicles in some areas.	Shared with vehicles, as dedicated lanes are rare.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Varies by location.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Overtaking: On Right

guatemala:

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

qatar:

Allowed only in designated situations, like when vehicles ahead are turning left.

Bus Lanes: Presence

guatemala:

qatar:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

guatemala:

N/A

qatar:

Reserved for buses and authorized vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

guatemala:

N/A

qatar:

Labeled with appropriate road signs or pavement markings.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

guatemala:

Shared with vehicles in some areas.

qatar:

Shared with vehicles, as dedicated lanes are rare.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

guatemala:

Varies by location.

qatar:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

guatemala:

N/A

qatar:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

guatemala:

qatar:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

guatemala:

N/A

qatar:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Guatemala	Qatar
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	60-80 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	100-120 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	100 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

Urban Areas: Standard

guatemala:

40-60 km/h

qatar:

60-80 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

guatemala:

30 km/h

qatar:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

guatemala:

80 km/h

qatar:

100-120 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

guatemala:

70 km/h

qatar:

100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

guatemala:

70 km/h

qatar:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

guatemala:

100 km/h

qatar:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

guatemala:

90 km/h

qatar:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

guatemala:

qatar:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

guatemala:

N/A

qatar:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

guatemala:

Limited use

qatar:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

guatemala:

Yes, common practice

qatar:

Yes

Signals

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	Guatemala	Qatar
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Guatemala	Not used in Qatar
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish; symbols are standard	Arabic and English; 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

qatar:

Not used in Qatar

Traffic Signs: Language

guatemala:

Spanish; symbols are standard

qatar:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

guatemala:

Triangle-shaped with red border

qatar:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Guatemala		Qatar
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		Permitted unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

guatemala:

Varies, check local signs for permission

qatar:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

guatemala:

Varies by location; check for signs

qatar:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Guatemala	Qatar
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	Annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

guatemala:

International Driving Permit recommended

qatar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

guatemala:

International Driving Permit recommended

qatar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

guatemala:

Mandatory; proof may be required

qatar:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

guatemala:

Displayed on the vehicle

qatar:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

guatemala:

Mandatory

qatar:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

guatemala:

Mandatory

qatar:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Guatemala		Qatar
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

qatar:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Guatemala	Qatar
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially at night	Common; checkpoints used regularly
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by locality; can be substantial	Can be substantial; penalties are severe

Limits: General Drivers

guatemala:

0.05%

qatar:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

guatemala:

Common, especially at night

qatar:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Enforcement: Fines

guatemala:

Varies by locality; can be substantial

qatar:

Can be substantial; penalties are severe

Emergency Services

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	Guatemala	Qatar
Contact: General Emergency	122	999
Contact: Traffic Police	110	999 or local authorities
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or contact private services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

guatemala:

122

qatar:

999

Contact: Traffic Police

guatemala:

110

qatar:

999 or local authorities

Contact: Roadside Assistance

guatemala:

Check with your insurance provider

qatar:

Check with your insurance provider or contact private services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

guatemala:

Mandatory

qatar:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

guatemala:

Mandatory

qatar:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Guatemala	Qatar
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; substantial fines	Varies; can be substantial, point system applies
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Severe penalties; fines and imprisonment possible
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines imposed	Minimum 500 QR
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed	Minimum 500 QR, point system applies
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Substantial fines	Minimum 6000 QR, point system applies
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, often required	Yes, or online payment options
Payment: Deadline	Varies; check with local authorities	Payments should be timely to avoid additional penalties

Common Fines: Speeding

guatemala:

Varies; substantial fines

qatar:

Varies; can be substantial, point system applies

Common Fines: Alcohol

guatemala:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

qatar:

Severe penalties; fines and imprisonment possible

Common Fines: Seat Belts

guatemala:

Fines imposed

qatar:

Minimum 500 QR

Common Fines: Phone Use

guatemala:

Fines imposed

qatar:

Minimum 500 QR, point system applies

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

guatemala:

Substantial fines

qatar:

Minimum 6000 QR, point system applies

Payment: On The Spot

guatemala:

Yes, often required

qatar:

Yes, or online payment options

Payment: Deadline

guatemala:

Varies; check with local authorities

qatar:

Payments should be timely to avoid additional penalties