Driving in Guatemala vs. South Korea: Key Differences

When considering road safety abroad, understanding the driving regulations in Guatemala and South Korea is essential. Key distinctions emerge, such as the presence of bus lanes in South Korea versus their absence in Guatemala, and different speed limits across urban areas. Familiarizing yourself with these variations can greatly enhance your travel experience and ensure safer journeys.

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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	South korea
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed on multi-lane roads
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses during specified hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.
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: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two or more occupants
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

guatemala:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

south korea:

Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.

Overtaking: On Right

guatemala:

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

south korea:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

Bus Lanes: Presence

guatemala:

south korea:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

guatemala:

N/A

south korea:

Reserved for buses during specified hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

guatemala:

N/A

south korea:

Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

guatemala:

Limited

south korea:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

guatemala:

Shared with vehicles in some areas.

south korea:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

guatemala:

Varies by location.

south korea:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

guatemala:

south korea:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

guatemala:

N/A

south korea:

Minimum two or more occupants

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

guatemala:

N/A

south korea:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Guatemala	South korea
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	60-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100-110 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	80-100 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

south korea:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

guatemala:

80 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

guatemala:

70 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

guatemala:

70 km/h

south korea:

60-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

guatemala:

100 km/h

south korea:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

guatemala:

90 km/h

south korea:

100-110 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

guatemala:

80 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

guatemala:

N/A

south korea:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

guatemala:

Limited use

south korea:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

guatemala:

Yes, common practice

south korea:

Yes

Signals

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	Guatemala	South korea
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Guatemala	Not used in South Korea
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish; symbols are standard	Korean; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

guatemala:

Not used in Guatemala

south korea:

Not used in South Korea

Traffic Signs: Language

guatemala:

Spanish; symbols are standard

south korea:

Korean; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

guatemala:

Triangle-shaped with red border

south korea:

Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background

Turns

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	Guatemala		South korea
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		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

guatemala:

Varies, check local signs for permission

south korea:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

guatemala:

Varies by location; check for signs

south korea:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Guatemala	South korea
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof may be required	Mandatory; proof must be displayed
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended but not mandatory

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

guatemala:

International Driving Permit recommended

south korea:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

guatemala:

International Driving Permit recommended

south korea:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

guatemala:

Mandatory; proof may be required

south korea:

Mandatory; proof must be displayed

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

guatemala:

Displayed on the vehicle

south korea:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

guatemala:

Mandatory

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Guatemala		South korea
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

south korea:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Guatemala	South korea
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially at night	Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by locality; can be substantial	Varies; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fines

Limits: Professional Drivers

guatemala:

0.00%

south korea:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

guatemala:

0.00%

south korea:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

guatemala:

Common, especially at night

south korea:

Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used

Enforcement: Fines

guatemala:

Varies by locality; can be substantial

south korea:

Varies; can be substantial

Test Refusal

guatemala:

Can result in license suspension

south korea:

Can result in license suspension and fines

Emergency Services

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	Guatemala	South korea
Contact: General Emergency	122	112
Contact: Traffic Police	110	Varies; often part of the general emergency network
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended but not mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

guatemala:

122

south korea:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

guatemala:

110

south korea:

Varies; often part of the general emergency network

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

guatemala:

Mandatory

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Guatemala	South korea
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; substantial fines	Varies; fines and license points given
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines imposed	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Substantial fines	Fines and license points given
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, often required	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; check with local authorities	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

guatemala:

Varies; substantial fines

south korea:

Varies; fines and license points given

Common Fines: Seat Belts

guatemala:

Fines imposed

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Phone Use

guatemala:

Fines imposed

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

guatemala:

Substantial fines

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Payment: On The Spot

guatemala:

Yes, often required

south korea:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

guatemala:

Varies; check with local authorities

south korea:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay