Driving Differences: Kuwait vs. Panama Explained

Explore the intriguing contrasts in vehicular regulations and practices between Kuwait and Panama. From speed limits to lane usage, these nations exhibit unique approaches to road etiquette and safety. Understanding these distinctions is vital for ensuring a secure driving experience while navigating unfamiliar territories.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in kuwait is 73

0.34 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for kuwait is 0.34 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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	Kuwait	Panama
Overtaking: On Right	Not commonly practiced.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes, in some urban areas
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and often separated by barriers.

Overtaking: On Right

kuwait:

Not commonly practiced.

panama:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

kuwait:

Reserved for buses.

panama:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

kuwait:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

panama:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

kuwait:

panama:

Yes, in some urban areas

Cycle Lanes: Usage

kuwait:

N/A

panama:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

kuwait:

N/A

panama:

Bicycle symbols and often separated by barriers.

Speeds Limits

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	Kuwait	Panama
Urban Areas: Standard	45-60 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	45 km/h	25-30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-120 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-90 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-90 km/h	70-90 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common

Urban Areas: Standard

kuwait:

45-60 km/h

panama:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

kuwait:

45 km/h

panama:

25-30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

kuwait:

80-120 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

kuwait:

70-90 km/h

panama:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

kuwait:

120 km/h

panama:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

kuwait:

100 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

kuwait:

80-90 km/h

panama:

70-90 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

kuwait:

Yes

panama:

Common

Signals

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	Kuwait	Panama
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used	Not used in Panama
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged, especially in urban areas
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic; English is commonly used alongside Arabic	Spanish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

kuwait:

Not used

panama:

Not used in Panama

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

kuwait:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

panama:

Unnecessary use discouraged, especially in urban areas

Traffic Signs: Language

kuwait:

Arabic; English is commonly used alongside Arabic

panama:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

kuwait:

Triangular-shaped with red border

panama:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Kuwait		Panama
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited unless signs allow		Generally not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

kuwait:

Prohibited unless signs allow

panama:

Generally not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

kuwait:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

panama:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Kuwait	Panama
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit required	International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required	International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Mandatory every two years for new cars
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

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

kuwait:

International Driving Permit required

panama:

International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

kuwait:

International Driving Permit required

panama:

International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

kuwait:

Annual inspection required

panama:

Mandatory every two years for new cars

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

kuwait:

Displayed on the vehicle

panama:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

kuwait:

Not mandatory

panama:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

kuwait:

Not mandatory

panama:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Kuwait		Panama
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use, especially in urban areas

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

kuwait:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

panama:

Frequent use, especially in urban areas

Alcohol

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	Kuwait	Panama
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00% (zero tolerance)
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common	Common, especially during weekends
Enforcement: Fines	Significant fines and legal consequences	Varies; can be substantial
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for any alcohol consumption while driving	Possible for severe offenses

Limits: General Drivers

kuwait:

0.00%

panama:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

kuwait:

0.00%

panama:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

kuwait:

0.00%

panama:

0.00% (zero tolerance)

Enforcement: Random Checks

kuwait:

Less common

panama:

Common, especially during weekends

Enforcement: Fines

kuwait:

Significant fines and legal consequences

panama:

Varies; can be substantial

Enforcement: Imprisonment

kuwait:

Possible for any alcohol consumption while driving

panama:

Possible for severe offenses

Emergency Services

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	Kuwait	Panama
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	112	104
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Contact insurance provider or services like Autorama
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

kuwait:

112

panama:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

kuwait:

112

panama:

104

Contact: Roadside Assistance

kuwait:

Check with your insurance provider

panama:

Contact insurance provider or services like Autorama

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

kuwait:

Not mandatory, but recommended

panama:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

kuwait:

Not mandatory, but recommended

panama:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Kuwait	Panama
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; may include points on license	Varies; $50 to $150, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Very severe penalties for any alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines applicable	$25 to $75
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines applicable	Varies; fines and points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	$50 to $150, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, possible	Rare; fines usually paid at designated locations
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within 30 days	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

kuwait:

Varies; may include points on license

panama:

Varies; $50 to $150, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

kuwait:

Very severe penalties for any alcohol

panama:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

kuwait:

Fines applicable

panama:

$25 to $75

Common Fines: Phone Use

kuwait:

Fines applicable

panama:

Varies; fines and points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

kuwait:

Fines and points on license

panama:

$50 to $150, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

kuwait:

Yes, possible

panama:

Rare; fines usually paid at designated locations

Payment: Deadline

kuwait:

Varies; typically within 30 days

panama:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay