Driving in Lebanon vs. Myanmar: Key Differences Explained

Exploring the nuances of road regulations in Lebanon and Myanmar reveals fascinating contrasts. From lane markings and speed limits to alcohol tolerances and emergency protocols, each country offers unique driving practices. Understanding these distinctions is vital for ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey abroad, whether navigating urban streets or rural highways.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in lebanon is 71

0.759 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for lebanon is 0.759 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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	Lebanon	Myanmar
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Typically used to mark out zones where parking is prohibited.	Marks the edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Used as a separation line in some areas.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No, overtaking is on the right.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

lebanon:

Typically used to mark out zones where parking is prohibited.

myanmar:

Marks the edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

lebanon:

Used as a separation line in some areas.

myanmar:

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

Overtaking: On Left

lebanon:

Yes

myanmar:

No, overtaking is on the right.

Overtaking: On Right

lebanon:

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

myanmar:

Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

lebanon:

Use rightmost lane.

myanmar:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

lebanon:

myanmar:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

lebanon:

N/A

myanmar:

Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

lebanon:

N/A

myanmar:

Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

lebanon:

N/A

myanmar:

Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

lebanon:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

lebanon:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

lebanon:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Lebanon	Myanmar
Urban Areas: Standard	40-50 km/h	30-40 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30-40 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	50-80 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	50-80 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	50-80 km/h	50 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Urban Areas: Standard

lebanon:

40-50 km/h

myanmar:

30-40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

lebanon:

30-40 km/h

myanmar:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

myanmar:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

myanmar:

50 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

lebanon:

80-100 km/h

myanmar:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

lebanon:

80-100 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

lebanon:

80 km/h

myanmar:

70 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

lebanon:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Signals

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	Lebanon	Myanmar
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Lebanon	Not used in Myanmar
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Avoid unnecessary use in urban areas	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic and French; symbols are standard	Burmese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red borders	Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

lebanon:

Not used in Lebanon

myanmar:

Not used in Myanmar

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

lebanon:

Signal when entering and exiting

myanmar:

Signal when exiting

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

lebanon:

Avoid unnecessary use in urban areas

myanmar:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

lebanon:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

myanmar:

Burmese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

lebanon:

Triangle-shaped with red borders

myanmar:

Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Turns

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	Lebanon		Myanmar
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Prohibited unless permitted by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Right Turn On Red

lebanon:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

lebanon:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Documentation

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	Lebanon	Myanmar
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	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	Yes, annual inspection required	Yes, periodic inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

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

lebanon:

International Driving Permit recommended

myanmar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

lebanon:

International Driving Permit required

myanmar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

lebanon:

Yes, annual inspection required

myanmar:

Yes, periodic inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

lebanon:

Displayed on windshield

myanmar:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

lebanon:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

lebanon:

Not mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

lebanon:

Horn usage is more frequent compared to some countries

myanmar:

Moderate use, more common in cities

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

lebanon:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

myanmar:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Lebanon	Myanmar
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.07%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common through checkpoints	Less common; often during festivals
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial for violations	Varies by severity; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can lead to arrest and fines

Limits: General Drivers

lebanon:

0.05%

myanmar:

0.07%

Limits: Professional Drivers

lebanon:

0.05%

myanmar:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

lebanon:

0.00%; zero tolerance

myanmar:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

lebanon:

Common through checkpoints

myanmar:

Less common; often during festivals

Enforcement: Fines

lebanon:

Substantial for violations

myanmar:

Varies by severity; can be substantial

Test Refusal

lebanon:

Can result in license suspension

myanmar:

Can lead to arrest and fines

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Entering

lebanon:

Signal when preparing to enter

myanmar:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Emergency Services

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	Lebanon	Myanmar
Contact: General Emergency	112	199
Contact: Traffic Police	112	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Varies; consult your insurance provider	Available through some insurance providers
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

lebanon:

112

myanmar:

199

Contact: Traffic Police

lebanon:

112

myanmar:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

lebanon:

Varies; consult your insurance provider

myanmar:

Available through some insurance providers

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

lebanon:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

lebanon:

Not mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Lebanon	Myanmar
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; may lead to substantial fines	Varies; small fines for minor overshoots
Common Fines: Alcohol	Fines and potential incarceration	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory for all passengers	Fine enforced; mandatory use
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed for mobile use without hands-free	Fines for usage while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Substantial fines	Fines applied for violations
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; often paid at stations	Possible; else must be paid at office
Payment: Deadline	Usually within 15-30 days	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

lebanon:

Varies; may lead to substantial fines

myanmar:

Varies; small fines for minor overshoots

Common Fines: Alcohol

lebanon:

Fines and potential incarceration

myanmar:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

lebanon:

Mandatory for all passengers

myanmar:

Fine enforced; mandatory use

Common Fines: Phone Use

lebanon:

Fines imposed for mobile use without hands-free

myanmar:

Fines for usage while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

lebanon:

Substantial fines

myanmar:

Fines applied for violations

Payment: On The Spot

lebanon:

Possible; often paid at stations

myanmar:

Possible; else must be paid at office

Payment: Deadline

lebanon:

Usually within 15-30 days

myanmar:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay