Driving in Jordan vs Lebanon: Key Safety Differences

Discover the nuances of driving in Jordan and Lebanon as we explore their distinct road regulations. Key variations include speed limits, lane markings, and horn usage, reflecting each country's unique approach to vehicular conduct. Understanding these contrasts is crucial for ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey in these vibrant regions.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in jordan is 60

1.565 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for jordan is 1.565 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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	Jordan	Lebanon
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the edge of the roadway.	Typically used to mark out zones where parking is prohibited.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Used as a separation line in some areas.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No specific bus lanes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Buses share lanes with other vehicles.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited; primarily in urban areas.	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Shared with vehicular traffic.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Cycle symbols where applicable.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

jordan:

Marks the edge of the roadway.

lebanon:

Typically used to mark out zones where parking is prohibited.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

jordan:

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

lebanon:

Used as a separation line in some areas.

Overtaking: On Right

jordan:

Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.

lebanon:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

jordan:

No specific bus lanes

lebanon:

Bus Lanes: Usage

jordan:

Buses share lanes with other vehicles.

lebanon:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

jordan:

N/A

lebanon:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

jordan:

Limited; primarily in urban areas.

lebanon:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

jordan:

Shared with vehicular traffic.

lebanon:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

jordan:

Cycle symbols where applicable.

lebanon:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

jordan:

N/A

lebanon:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

jordan:

N/A

lebanon:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Jordan	Lebanon
Urban Areas: Standard	50-60 km/h	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	30-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-90 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-90 km/h	50-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; common.	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

jordan:

50-60 km/h

lebanon:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

jordan:

40 km/h

lebanon:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

jordan:

80-100 km/h

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

jordan:

70-90 km/h

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

jordan:

70-90 km/h

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

jordan:

100-120 km/h

lebanon:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

jordan:

80-100 km/h

lebanon:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

jordan:

N/A

lebanon:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

jordan:

Yes; common.

lebanon:

Yes

Signals

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	Jordan	Lebanon
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not typically used	Not used in Lebanon
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Signal when entering and exiting
Horn Usage: Allowed	To avoid accidents	Only in cases to avoid accidents
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse	Avoid unnecessary use in urban areas
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic and English; symbols are standard	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangle-shaped with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

jordan:

Not typically used

lebanon:

Not used in Lebanon

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

jordan:

Signal when exiting

lebanon:

Signal when entering and exiting

Horn Usage: Allowed

jordan:

To avoid accidents

lebanon:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

jordan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse

lebanon:

Avoid unnecessary use in urban areas

Traffic Signs: Language

jordan:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

lebanon:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

jordan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

lebanon:

Triangle-shaped with red borders

Turns

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	Jordan		Lebanon
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by location; check for signs		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

jordan:

Varies by location; check for signs

lebanon:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Jordan	Lebanon
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspections required	Yes, annual inspection required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

jordan:

Annual inspections required

lebanon:

Yes, annual inspection required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

jordan:

Recommended

lebanon:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

jordan:

Recommended

lebanon:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Jordan		Lebanon
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate use is common		Horn usage is more frequent compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over and stop if necessary		Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

jordan:

Moderate use is common

lebanon:

Horn usage is more frequent compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

jordan:

Pull over and stop if necessary

lebanon:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Jordan	Lebanon
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common at checkpoints	Common through checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Substantial for violations

Limits: Professional Drivers

jordan:

0.00%

lebanon:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

jordan:

0.00%

lebanon:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

jordan:

Common at checkpoints

lebanon:

Common through checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

jordan:

Can be substantial

lebanon:

Substantial for violations

Roundabouts

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	Jordan		Lebanon
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning immediately upon entry		Signal when preparing to enter

Signaling: Entering

jordan:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

lebanon:

Signal when preparing to enter

Emergency Services

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	Jordan	Lebanon
Contact: General Emergency	911	112
Contact: Traffic Police	911	112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Varies; consult your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

jordan:

911

lebanon:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

jordan:

911

lebanon:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

jordan:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

lebanon:

Varies; consult your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

jordan:

Recommended

lebanon:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

jordan:

Recommended

lebanon:

Not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Jordan	Lebanon
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can be substantial	Varies; may lead to substantial fines
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Fines and potential incarceration
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Mandatory for all passengers
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply	Fines imposed for mobile use without hands-free
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply	Substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, occasionally	Possible; often paid at stations
Payment: Deadline	Typically 30 days to pay	Usually within 15-30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

jordan:

Varies; fines can be substantial

lebanon:

Varies; may lead to substantial fines

Common Fines: Alcohol

jordan:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

lebanon:

Fines and potential incarceration

Common Fines: Seat Belts

jordan:

Fines apply

lebanon:

Mandatory for all passengers

Common Fines: Phone Use

jordan:

Fines apply

lebanon:

Fines imposed for mobile use without hands-free

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

jordan:

Fines apply

lebanon:

Substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

jordan:

Yes, occasionally

lebanon:

Possible; often paid at stations

Payment: Deadline

jordan:

Typically 30 days to pay

lebanon:

Usually within 15-30 days