Driving Differences: Lithuania vs. Peru Uncovered

When navigating the roads of Lithuania and Peru, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that shape their experiences behind the wheel. Key variations include speed limits, lane markings, and enforcement of traffic laws, all crucial for ensuring a secure journey. Understanding these contrasts is vital for safe travels in these diverse nations.

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RIGHT

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	Peru
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: Usage	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; often with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

lithuania:

Separation of opposing traffic directions.

peru:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

lithuania:

Passing permitted with caution.

peru:

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

Overtaking: On Right

lithuania:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

peru:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

lithuania:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

peru:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

lithuania:

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

peru:

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

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

lithuania:

N/A

peru:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

lithuania:

N/A

peru:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Lithuania	Peru
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-60 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	100-120 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, issued by police.	Common; often collected by traffic police

Urban Areas: Standard

lithuania:

50 km/h

peru:

40-60 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

lithuania:

80 km/h

peru:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

lithuania:

70 km/h

peru:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

lithuania:

130 km/h

peru:

100-120 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

lithuania:

N/A

peru:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

lithuania:

Yes, issued by police.

peru:

Common; often collected by traffic police

Signals

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	Lithuania	Peru
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]	Amber	Yellow
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates prepared to start	Not used in Peru
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Lithuanian; symbols are standard	Spanish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]

lithuania:

Amber

peru:

Yellow

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

lithuania:

Indicates prepared to start

peru:

Not used in Peru

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

lithuania:

Unnecessary use discouraged

peru:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

lithuania:

Lithuanian; symbols are standard

peru:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

lithuania:

Triangle-shaped with red border

peru:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Lithuania		Peru
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed unless indicated by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Only at intersections without signs prohibiting

Right Turn On Red

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

peru:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

peru:

Only at intersections without signs prohibiting

Documentation

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	Lithuania	Peru
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory annual check	Mandatory, proof is required during checks
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Typically displayed on vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

peru:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

peru:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

lithuania:

Mandatory annual check

peru:

Mandatory, proof is required during checks

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

lithuania:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

peru:

Typically displayed on vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

lithuania:

Mandatory

peru:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

lithuania:

Common practice

peru:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

lithuania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

peru:

Often used more compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Lithuania	Peru
Limits: General Drivers	0.04%	0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, particularly at night and weekends	Common; checkpoints used widely
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies based on BAC level	Substantial; can lead to license suspension
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

Limits: General Drivers

lithuania:

0.04%

peru:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

lithuania:

Common, particularly at night and weekends

peru:

Common; checkpoints used widely

Enforcement: Fines

lithuania:

Substantial; varies based on BAC level

peru:

Substantial; can lead to license suspension

Enforcement: Imprisonment

lithuania:

Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses

peru:

Possible for severe offenses

Test Refusal

lithuania:

Results in penalties and license suspension

peru:

Can result in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Lithuania	Peru
Contact: General Emergency	112	105
Contact: Traffic Police	112	Varies; use 105 or specific traffic lines
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local service
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

lithuania:

112

peru:

105

Contact: Traffic Police

lithuania:

112

peru:

Varies; use 105 or specific traffic lines

Contact: Roadside Assistance

lithuania:

Contact your insurance provider

peru:

Check with your insurance provider or local service

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

lithuania:

Mandatory

peru:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Lithuania	Peru
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit	Varies; fines can be significant
Common Fines: Alcohol	High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory, fines apply	Fines apply, enforcement can be strict
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, use of hands-free device required	Fines apply, enforcement can be strict
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply	Fines apply, often substantial
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, by police	Common; traffic police often collect fines immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically a few days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

lithuania:

Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit

peru:

Varies; fines can be significant

Common Fines: Alcohol

lithuania:

High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment

peru:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

lithuania:

Mandatory, fines apply

peru:

Fines apply, enforcement can be strict

Common Fines: Phone Use

lithuania:

Fines apply, use of hands-free device required

peru:

Fines apply, enforcement can be strict

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

lithuania:

Fines apply

peru:

Fines apply, often substantial

Payment: On The Spot

lithuania:

Yes, by police

peru:

Common; traffic police often collect fines immediately

Payment: Deadline

lithuania:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

peru:

Varies; typically a few days to pay