Driving Differences: Israel vs. Jordan Explained

Discover the essential distinctions in road regulations and driving customs between Israel and Jordan. From lane markings and speed restrictions to traffic signals and penalties, this comparison highlights critical variations that affect your safety on the road. Stay informed to navigate these unique challenges and ensure a secure driving experience abroad.

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Driving Side

The driving side in israel is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in israel is 88

2.116 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for israel is 2.116 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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	Israel	Jordan
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the edge of the roadway.
Overtaking: On Right	Prohibited except for special circumstances like overtaking a vehicle that is turning left.	Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No specific bus lanes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Buses share lanes with other vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited; primarily in urban areas.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Shared with vehicular traffic.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Cycle symbols where applicable.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

israel:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

jordan:

Marks the edge of the roadway.

Overtaking: On Right

israel:

Prohibited except for special circumstances like overtaking a vehicle that is turning left.

jordan:

Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.

Bus Lanes: Presence

israel:

Yes

jordan:

No specific bus lanes

Bus Lanes: Usage

israel:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

jordan:

Buses share lanes with other vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

israel:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

jordan:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

israel:

Yes

jordan:

Limited; primarily in urban areas.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

israel:

Exclusive for bicycles.

jordan:

Shared with vehicular traffic.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

israel:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

jordan:

Cycle symbols where applicable.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

israel:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

israel:

Yes

jordan:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

israel:

Electronic signs display current limits.

jordan:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Israel	Jordan
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	50-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	70-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70-90 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes; common.

Urban Areas: Standard

israel:

50 km/h

jordan:

50-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

israel:

30 km/h

jordan:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

israel:

80 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

israel:

80 km/h

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

israel:

80 km/h

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

israel:

100 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

israel:

Yes

jordan:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

israel:

Electronic signs display current limits

jordan:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

israel:

Yes

jordan:

Yes; common.

Signals

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	Israel	Jordan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Used before green light.	Not typically used
Horn Usage: Allowed	Only in cases to avoid accidents	To avoid accidents
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use prohibited; local ordinances apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse
Traffic Signs: Language	Hebrew, Arabic, English; symbols are international	Arabic and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

israel:

Used before green light.

jordan:

Not typically used

Horn Usage: Allowed

israel:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

jordan:

To avoid accidents

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

israel:

Unnecessary use prohibited; local ordinances apply

jordan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse

Traffic Signs: Language

israel:

Hebrew, Arabic, English; symbols are international

jordan:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

israel:

Triangular-shaped with red border

jordan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Israel		Jordan
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited unless a sign permits		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies; check for signs		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

israel:

Prohibited unless a sign permits

jordan:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

israel:

Varies; check for signs

jordan:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Israel	Jordan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required; proof may be required	Annual inspections required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory but recommended	Recommended

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

israel:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

jordan:

International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

israel:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

jordan:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

israel:

Annual inspection required; proof may be required

jordan:

Annual inspections required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

israel:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

israel:

Not mandatory but recommended

jordan:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Israel		Jordan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate use compared to some countries		Moderate use is common
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

israel:

Moderate use compared to some countries

jordan:

Moderate use is common

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

israel:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

jordan:

Pull over and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Israel	Jordan
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used regularly	Common at checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines, varies depending on offense	Can be substantial

Limits: Professional Drivers

israel:

0.01%

jordan:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

israel:

0.01%

jordan:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

israel:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

jordan:

Common at checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

israel:

Substantial fines, varies depending on offense

jordan:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Israel	Jordan
Contact: General Emergency	100	911
Contact: Traffic Police	Check local numbers	911
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

israel:

100

jordan:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

israel:

Check local numbers

jordan:

911

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

israel:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Israel	Jordan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be substantial, points on license	Varies; fines can be substantial
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines issued, points possible	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines issued, usually high, points on license	Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines issued, points on license	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Possible in some cases; usually paid online or by mail	Yes, occasionally
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

israel:

Varies; can be substantial, points on license

jordan:

Varies; fines can be substantial

Common Fines: Alcohol

israel:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

jordan:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

israel:

Fines issued, points possible

jordan:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

israel:

Fines issued, usually high, points on license

jordan:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

israel:

Fines issued, points on license

jordan:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

israel:

Possible in some cases; usually paid online or by mail

jordan:

Yes, occasionally

Payment: Deadline

israel:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

jordan:

Typically 30 days to pay