Driving Differences: Kuwait vs. Peru Uncovered

When navigating the roads of Kuwait and Peru, it's crucial to be aware of their distinct regulations and practices. From speed limits and lane usage to traffic signals and alcohol laws, these countries exhibit unique characteristics that impact traveler safety. Understanding these nuances ensures a secure and confident driving experience abroad.

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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	Peru
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
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Overtaking: On Right

kuwait:

Not commonly practiced.

peru:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

kuwait:

Reserved for buses.

peru:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

kuwait:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

peru:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

kuwait:

peru:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

kuwait:

N/A

peru:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

kuwait:

N/A

peru:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

kuwait:

N/A

peru:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

kuwait:

N/A

peru:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Kuwait	Peru
Urban Areas: Standard	45-60 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	45 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-120 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-90 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-90 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common; often collected by traffic police

Urban Areas: Standard

kuwait:

45-60 km/h

peru:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

kuwait:

45 km/h

peru:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

kuwait:

80-120 km/h

peru:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

kuwait:

80-100 km/h

peru:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

kuwait:

70-90 km/h

peru:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

kuwait:

120 km/h

peru:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

kuwait:

80-90 km/h

peru:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

kuwait:

N/A

peru:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

kuwait:

Yes

peru:

Common; often collected by traffic police

Signals

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	Kuwait	Peru
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]	Amber	Yellow
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used	Not used in Peru
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: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]

kuwait:

Amber

peru:

Yellow

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

kuwait:

Not used

peru:

Not used in Peru

Traffic Signs: Language

kuwait:

Arabic; English is commonly used alongside Arabic

peru:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

kuwait:

Triangular-shaped with red border

peru:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Kuwait		Peru
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited unless signs allow		Not allowed unless indicated by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Only at intersections without signs prohibiting

Right Turn On Red

kuwait:

Prohibited unless signs allow

peru:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

kuwait:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

peru:

Only at intersections without signs prohibiting

Documentation

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	Kuwait	Peru
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit required	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Mandatory, proof is required during checks
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle	Typically displayed on vehicle
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

peru:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

kuwait:

International Driving Permit required

peru:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

kuwait:

Annual inspection required

peru:

Mandatory, proof is required during checks

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

kuwait:

Displayed on the vehicle

peru:

Typically displayed on vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

kuwait:

Not mandatory

peru:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

kuwait:

Not mandatory

peru:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Kuwait		Peru
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Often used more compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

kuwait:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

peru:

Often used more compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Kuwait	Peru
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common	Common; checkpoints used widely
Enforcement: Fines	Significant fines and legal consequences	Substantial; can lead to license suspension
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for any alcohol consumption while driving	Possible for severe offenses

Limits: General Drivers

kuwait:

0.00%

peru:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

kuwait:

Less common

peru:

Common; checkpoints used widely

Enforcement: Fines

kuwait:

Significant fines and legal consequences

peru:

Substantial; can lead to license suspension

Enforcement: Imprisonment

kuwait:

Possible for any alcohol consumption while driving

peru:

Possible for severe offenses

Emergency Services

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	Kuwait	Peru
Contact: General Emergency	112	105
Contact: Traffic Police	112	Varies; use 105 or specific traffic lines
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local service
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

kuwait:

112

peru:

105

Contact: Traffic Police

kuwait:

112

peru:

Varies; use 105 or specific traffic lines

Contact: Roadside Assistance

kuwait:

Check with your insurance provider

peru:

Check with your insurance provider or local service

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

kuwait:

Not mandatory, but recommended

peru:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

kuwait:

Not mandatory, but recommended

peru:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Kuwait	Peru
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; may include points on license	Varies; fines can be significant
Common Fines: Alcohol	Very severe penalties for any alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines applicable	Fines apply, enforcement can be strict
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines applicable	Fines apply, enforcement can be strict
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	Fines apply, often substantial
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, possible	Common; traffic police often collect fines immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within 30 days	Varies; typically a few days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

kuwait:

Varies; may include points on license

peru:

Varies; fines can be significant

Common Fines: Alcohol

kuwait:

Very severe penalties for any alcohol

peru:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

kuwait:

Fines applicable

peru:

Fines apply, enforcement can be strict

Common Fines: Phone Use

kuwait:

Fines applicable

peru:

Fines apply, enforcement can be strict

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

kuwait:

Fines and points on license

peru:

Fines apply, often substantial

Payment: On The Spot

kuwait:

Yes, possible

peru:

Common; traffic police often collect fines immediately

Payment: Deadline

kuwait:

Varies; typically within 30 days

peru:

Varies; typically a few days to pay