Driving Differences: Lithuania vs. Oman Safety Guide

Discover the fascinating contrasts in road regulations between Lithuania and Oman. While Lithuania enforces strict lane markings and speed limits, Oman stands out with its unique vehicle licensing requirements and zero-tolerance alcohol policy. This insightful comparison aims to enhance your travel safety by highlighting crucial distinctions in driving practices between these two countries.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in lithuania is 81

1.549 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for lithuania is 1.549 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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	Lithuania	Oman
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Separation of opposing traffic directions.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Passing permitted with caution.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; often with road signs.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

lithuania:

Separation of opposing traffic directions.

oman:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

lithuania:

Passing permitted with caution.

oman:

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

Overtaking: On Right

lithuania:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

oman:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

lithuania:

Yes

oman:

Bus Lanes: Usage

lithuania:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

oman:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

lithuania:

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

oman:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Lithuania	Oman
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	100 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, issued by police.	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

lithuania:

50 km/h

oman:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

lithuania:

30 km/h

oman:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

lithuania:

90 km/h

oman:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

lithuania:

80 km/h

oman:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

lithuania:

70 km/h

oman:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

lithuania:

130 km/h

oman:

120 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

lithuania:

90 km/h

oman:

100 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

lithuania:

Yes, issued by police.

oman:

Yes

Signals

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	Lithuania		Oman
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates prepared to start		Not used in Oman
Traffic Signs: Language	Lithuanian; symbols are standard		Arabic; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

lithuania:

Indicates prepared to start

oman:

Not used in Oman

Traffic Signs: Language

lithuania:

Lithuanian; symbols are standard

oman:

Arabic; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Lithuania		Oman
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not typically allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

oman:

Not typically allowed

U- Turns Allowed

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

oman:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Lithuania	Oman
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory annual check	Regular inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

oman:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

oman:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

lithuania:

Mandatory annual check

oman:

Regular inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

lithuania:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

oman:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

lithuania:

Mandatory

oman:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Lithuania		Oman
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice		Common practice, especially in heavy traffic
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Use more frequent compared to some countries

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

lithuania:

Common practice

oman:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

lithuania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

oman:

Use more frequent compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Lithuania	Oman
Limits: General Drivers	0.04%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, particularly at night and weekends	Common
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies based on BAC level	Substantial fines
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses	Possible for severe offenses
Test Refusal	Results in penalties and license suspension	Can result in license suspension and heavy penalties

Limits: General Drivers

lithuania:

0.04%

oman:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

lithuania:

Common, particularly at night and weekends

oman:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

lithuania:

Substantial; varies based on BAC level

oman:

Substantial fines

Enforcement: Imprisonment

lithuania:

Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses

oman:

Possible for severe offenses

Test Refusal

lithuania:

Results in penalties and license suspension

oman:

Can result in license suspension and heavy penalties

Emergency Services

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	Lithuania	Oman
Contact: General Emergency	112	9999
Contact: Traffic Police	112	9999
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

lithuania:

112

oman:

9999

Contact: Traffic Police

lithuania:

112

oman:

9999

Contact: Roadside Assistance

lithuania:

Contact your insurance provider

oman:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

lithuania:

Mandatory

oman:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Lithuania	Oman
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit	Varies; fines can be substantial
Common Fines: Alcohol	High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment	Substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory, fines apply	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, use of hands-free device required	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply	Fines can be substantial
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, by police	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; ensure timely payment

Common Fines: Speeding

lithuania:

Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit

oman:

Varies; fines can be substantial

Common Fines: Alcohol

lithuania:

High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment

oman:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

lithuania:

Mandatory, fines apply

oman:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

lithuania:

Fines apply, use of hands-free device required

oman:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

lithuania:

Fines apply

oman:

Fines can be substantial

Payment: On The Spot

lithuania:

Yes, by police

oman:

Common

Payment: Deadline

lithuania:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

oman:

Varies; ensure timely payment