Driving in Liechtenstein vs. Panama: Key Differences

Embarking on a journey through Liechtenstein and Panama reveals intriguing contrasts in road regulations and driving practices. From lane usage to speed limits and traffic signals, each nation presents unique norms. Understanding these distinctions is essential for ensuring a secure driving experience abroad, allowing travelers to navigate confidently and responsibly.

liechtensteinpanama

RIGHT

Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in liechtenstein is 97

1.967 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for liechtenstein is 1.967 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

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Liechtenstein	Panama
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Not typically used in Liechtenstein.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Yes, in some urban areas
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and often separated by barriers.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

liechtenstein:

Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.

panama:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Bus Lanes: Presence

liechtenstein:

panama:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

liechtenstein:

Not typically used in Liechtenstein.

panama:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

liechtenstein:

N/A

panama:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

liechtenstein:

Yes

panama:

Yes, in some urban areas

Cycle Lanes: Markings

liechtenstein:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

panama:

Bicycle symbols and often separated by barriers.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

liechtenstein:

N/A

panama:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

liechtenstein:

Yes

panama:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

liechtenstein:

Electronic signs display current limits.

panama:

N/A

Speeds Limits

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Liechtenstein	Panama
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	25-30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 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 km/h	70-90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately	Common

Urban Areas: Standard

liechtenstein:

50 km/h

panama:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

liechtenstein:

30 km/h

panama:

25-30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

panama:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

liechtenstein:

120 km/h

panama:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

liechtenstein:

100 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

panama:

70-90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

liechtenstein:

Yes

panama:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

liechtenstein:

Electronic signs display current limits

panama:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

panama:

Common

Signals

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Liechtenstein	Panama
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green	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	German; symbols are standard	Spanish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

liechtenstein:

Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green

panama:

Not used in Panama

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

liechtenstein:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

panama:

Unnecessary use discouraged, especially in urban areas

Traffic Signs: Language

liechtenstein:

German; symbols are standard

panama:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

liechtenstein:

Triangle-shaped with red border

panama:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Liechtenstein		Panama
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Generally not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless prohibited by signs		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

liechtenstein:

Not allowed

panama:

Generally not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

liechtenstein:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

panama:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Liechtenstein	Panama
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required annually	Mandatory every two years for new cars
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

liechtenstein:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

panama:

International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

liechtenstein:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

panama:

International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

liechtenstein:

Required annually

panama:

Mandatory every two years for new cars

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

liechtenstein:

Mandatory

panama:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

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

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

liechtenstein:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

panama:

Frequent use, especially in urban areas

Alcohol

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Liechtenstein	Panama
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00% (zero tolerance)
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving	Common, especially during weekends
Enforcement: Fines	Heavy fines; varies by severity	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: Professional Drivers

liechtenstein:

0.05%

panama:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

liechtenstein:

0.00%; zero tolerance

panama:

0.00% (zero tolerance)

Enforcement: Random Checks

liechtenstein:

Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving

panama:

Common, especially during weekends

Enforcement: Fines

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines; varies by severity

panama:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Liechtenstein	Panama
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	117	104
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact insurance company or local service providers	Contact insurance provider or services like Autorama
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

liechtenstein:

112

panama:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

liechtenstein:

117

panama:

104

Contact: Roadside Assistance

liechtenstein:

Contact insurance company or local service providers

panama:

Contact insurance provider or services like Autorama

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

liechtenstein:

Mandatory

panama:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...Small text specific to the section aboe, explaining the main ...

	Liechtenstein	Panama
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be substantial, points on license	Varies; $50 to $150, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance	$25 to $75
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free kit; can be substantial	Varies; fines and points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Heavy fines, points on license	$50 to $150, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately	Rare; fines usually paid at designated locations

Common Fines: Speeding

liechtenstein:

Varies; can be substantial, points on license

panama:

Varies; $50 to $150, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

liechtenstein:

Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance

panama:

$25 to $75

Common Fines: Phone Use

liechtenstein:

Fines for use without hands-free kit; can be substantial

panama:

Varies; fines and points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines, points on license

panama:

$50 to $150, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

panama:

Rare; fines usually paid at designated locations