Driving in Lebanon vs. Panama: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Lebanon and Panama, understanding the unique driving regulations and practices is essential for ensuring safety. Key distinctions include lane markings, speed limits, and alcohol restrictions, which can significantly impact your travel experience. Familiarizing yourself with these driving nuances will help you stay secure while exploring both vibrant nations.

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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	Panama
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Typically used to mark out zones where parking is prohibited.	Marks the left 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.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	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.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

lebanon:

Typically used to mark out zones where parking is prohibited.

panama:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

lebanon:

Used as a separation line in some areas.

panama:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

lebanon:

panama:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

lebanon:

N/A

panama:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

lebanon:

N/A

panama:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

lebanon:

panama:

Yes, in some urban areas

Cycle Lanes: Usage

lebanon:

N/A

panama:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

lebanon:

N/A

panama:

Bicycle symbols and often separated by barriers.

Speeds Limits

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	Lebanon	Panama
Urban Areas: Standard	40-50 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30-40 km/h	25-30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	50-80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	50-80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	50-80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70-90 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common

Urban Areas: Standard

lebanon:

40-50 km/h

panama:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

lebanon:

30-40 km/h

panama:

25-30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

panama:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

lebanon:

80-100 km/h

panama:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

lebanon:

80 km/h

panama:

70-90 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

lebanon:

Yes

panama:

Common

Signals

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	Lebanon	Panama
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Lebanon	Not used in Panama
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, especially in urban areas
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic and French; symbols are standard	Spanish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red borders	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

lebanon:

Not used in Lebanon

panama:

Not used in Panama

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

lebanon:

Signal when entering and exiting

panama:

Signal when exiting

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

lebanon:

Avoid unnecessary use in urban areas

panama:

Unnecessary use discouraged, especially in urban areas

Traffic Signs: Language

lebanon:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

panama:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

lebanon:

Triangle-shaped with red borders

panama:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

lebanon:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

panama:

Generally not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

lebanon:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

panama:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Lebanon	Panama
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	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	Yes, annual inspection required	Mandatory every two years for new cars
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

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

lebanon:

International Driving Permit recommended

panama:

International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

lebanon:

International Driving Permit required

panama:

International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

lebanon:

Yes, annual inspection required

panama:

Mandatory every two years for new cars

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

lebanon:

Not mandatory

panama:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Lebanon		Panama
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Horn usage is more frequent compared to some countries		Frequent use, especially in urban areas
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the side and stop if necessary		Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

lebanon:

Horn usage is more frequent compared to some countries

panama:

Frequent use, especially in urban areas

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

lebanon:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

panama:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Lebanon	Panama
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00% (zero tolerance)
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common through checkpoints	Common, especially during weekends
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial for violations	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

lebanon:

0.05%

panama:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

lebanon:

0.05%

panama:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

lebanon:

0.00%; zero tolerance

panama:

0.00% (zero tolerance)

Enforcement: Random Checks

lebanon:

Common through checkpoints

panama:

Common, especially during weekends

Enforcement: Fines

lebanon:

Substantial for violations

panama:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Entering

lebanon:

Signal when preparing to enter

panama:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Emergency Services

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	Lebanon	Panama
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	112	104
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Varies; consult your insurance provider	Contact insurance provider or services like Autorama
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

lebanon:

112

panama:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

lebanon:

112

panama:

104

Contact: Roadside Assistance

lebanon:

Varies; consult your insurance provider

panama:

Contact insurance provider or services like Autorama

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

lebanon:

Not mandatory

panama:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Lebanon	Panama
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; may lead to substantial fines	Varies; $50 to $150, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Fines and potential incarceration	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory for all passengers	$25 to $75
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed for mobile use without hands-free	Varies; fines and points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Substantial fines	$50 to $150, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; often paid at stations	Rare; fines usually paid at designated locations
Payment: Deadline	Usually within 15-30 days	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

lebanon:

Varies; may lead to substantial fines

panama:

Varies; $50 to $150, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

lebanon:

Fines and potential incarceration

panama:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

lebanon:

Mandatory for all passengers

panama:

$25 to $75

Common Fines: Phone Use

lebanon:

Fines imposed for mobile use without hands-free

panama:

Varies; fines and points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

lebanon:

Substantial fines

panama:

$50 to $150, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

lebanon:

Possible; often paid at stations

panama:

Rare; fines usually paid at designated locations

Payment: Deadline

lebanon:

Usually within 15-30 days

panama:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay