Driving Safety: Lebanon vs Qatar – Key Differences

When traversing the roads of Lebanon and Qatar, drivers will encounter notable distinctions that influence their travel safety and experience. From varied speed limits to unique lane markings, understanding these contrasts is essential for a secure journey. This comparison highlights key regulations and practices to ensure your driving remains smooth and lawful in both regions.

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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	Qatar
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.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed only in designated situations, like when vehicles ahead are turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and authorized vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled with appropriate road signs or pavement markings.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Shared with vehicles, as dedicated lanes are rare.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

lebanon:

Typically used to mark out zones where parking is prohibited.

qatar:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

lebanon:

Used as a separation line in some areas.

qatar:

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

Overtaking: On Right

lebanon:

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

qatar:

Allowed only in designated situations, like when vehicles ahead are turning left.

Bus Lanes: Presence

lebanon:

qatar:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

lebanon:

N/A

qatar:

Reserved for buses and authorized vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

lebanon:

N/A

qatar:

Labeled with appropriate road signs or pavement markings.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

lebanon:

qatar:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

lebanon:

N/A

qatar:

Shared with vehicles, as dedicated lanes are rare.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

lebanon:

N/A

qatar:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

lebanon:

N/A

qatar:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

lebanon:

qatar:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

lebanon:

N/A

qatar:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Lebanon	Qatar
Urban Areas: Standard	40-50 km/h	60-80 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30-40 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	50-80 km/h	100-120 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	50-80 km/h	100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	50-80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits

Urban Areas: Standard

lebanon:

40-50 km/h

qatar:

60-80 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

lebanon:

30-40 km/h

qatar:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

qatar:

100-120 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

qatar:

100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

lebanon:

50-80 km/h

qatar:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

lebanon:

80-100 km/h

qatar:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

lebanon:

80-100 km/h

qatar:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

lebanon:

qatar:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

lebanon:

N/A

qatar:

Electronic signs display current limits

Signals

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	Lebanon	Qatar
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Lebanon	Not used in Qatar
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	Arabic and English; 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

qatar:

Not used in Qatar

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

lebanon:

Signal when entering and exiting

qatar:

Signal when exiting

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

lebanon:

Avoid unnecessary use in urban areas

qatar:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

lebanon:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

qatar:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

lebanon:

Triangle-shaped with red borders

qatar:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Lebanon		Qatar
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Permitted unless prohibited by signs

U- Turns Allowed

lebanon:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

qatar:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Lebanon	Qatar
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	Annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

lebanon:

International Driving Permit recommended

qatar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

lebanon:

International Driving Permit required

qatar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

lebanon:

Yes, annual inspection required

qatar:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

lebanon:

Displayed on windshield

qatar:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

lebanon:

Mandatory

qatar:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Lebanon		Qatar
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Horn usage is more frequent compared to some countries		Less frequent use compared to some countries
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

qatar:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

lebanon:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

qatar:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Lebanon	Qatar
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common through checkpoints	Common; checkpoints used regularly
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial for violations	Can be substantial; penalties are severe

Limits: General Drivers

lebanon:

0.05%

qatar:

0.00%

Limits: Professional Drivers

lebanon:

0.05%

qatar:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

lebanon:

0.00%; zero tolerance

qatar:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

lebanon:

Common through checkpoints

qatar:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Enforcement: Fines

lebanon:

Substantial for violations

qatar:

Can be substantial; penalties are severe

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Entering

lebanon:

Signal when preparing to enter

qatar:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Emergency Services

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	Lebanon	Qatar
Contact: General Emergency	112	999
Contact: Traffic Police	112	999 or local authorities
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Varies; consult your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or contact private services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

lebanon:

112

qatar:

999

Contact: Traffic Police

lebanon:

112

qatar:

999 or local authorities

Contact: Roadside Assistance

lebanon:

Varies; consult your insurance provider

qatar:

Check with your insurance provider or contact private services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

lebanon:

Mandatory

qatar:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

lebanon:

Not mandatory

qatar:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Lebanon	Qatar
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; may lead to substantial fines	Varies; can be substantial, point system applies
Common Fines: Alcohol	Fines and potential incarceration	Severe penalties; fines and imprisonment possible
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory for all passengers	Minimum 500 QR
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed for mobile use without hands-free	Minimum 500 QR, point system applies
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Substantial fines	Minimum 6000 QR, point system applies
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; often paid at stations	Yes, or online payment options
Payment: Deadline	Usually within 15-30 days	Payments should be timely to avoid additional penalties

Common Fines: Speeding

lebanon:

Varies; may lead to substantial fines

qatar:

Varies; can be substantial, point system applies

Common Fines: Alcohol

lebanon:

Fines and potential incarceration

qatar:

Severe penalties; fines and imprisonment possible

Common Fines: Seat Belts

lebanon:

Mandatory for all passengers

qatar:

Minimum 500 QR

Common Fines: Phone Use

lebanon:

Fines imposed for mobile use without hands-free

qatar:

Minimum 500 QR, point system applies

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

lebanon:

Substantial fines

qatar:

Minimum 6000 QR, point system applies

Payment: On The Spot

lebanon:

Possible; often paid at stations

qatar:

Yes, or online payment options

Payment: Deadline

lebanon:

Usually within 15-30 days

qatar:

Payments should be timely to avoid additional penalties