Driving in Mexico vs. Nepal: Key Safety Differences

When it comes to navigating the roads, Mexico and Nepal offer distinct experiences for travelers. From varying lane rules and speed limits to contrasting traffic signals and safety regulations, understanding these key distinctions is vital for a secure journey. Dive into our comparison to ensure you drive confidently and safely in both countries.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in mexico is 65

1.247 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for mexico is 1.247 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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	Mexico	Nepal
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the edge of the road.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Yes, with caution.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Keep left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses; sometimes allows other forms of public transportation.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or specific to the city regulations.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Mainly in urban areas for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Driving Side

mexico:

Right

nepal:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

mexico:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

nepal:

Marks the edge of the road.

Overtaking: On Left

mexico:

Yes

nepal:

Overtaking: On Right

mexico:

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

nepal:

Yes, with caution.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

mexico:

Use rightmost lane.

nepal:

Keep left.

Bus Lanes: Presence

mexico:

Yes

nepal:

Bus Lanes: Usage

mexico:

Reserved for buses; sometimes allows other forms of public transportation.

nepal:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

mexico:

Labeled 'BUS' or specific to the city regulations.

nepal:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

mexico:

Yes

nepal:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

mexico:

Mainly in urban areas for bicycles.

nepal:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

mexico:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

nepal:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

mexico:

N/A

nepal:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

mexico:

N/A

nepal:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Mexico	Nepal
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	20-40 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	20-30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	40-60 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	40-60 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	60 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	60 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	No
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, particularly in high traffic areas	Yes, common practice

Urban Areas: Standard

mexico:

40-60 km/h

nepal:

20-40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

mexico:

30 km/h

nepal:

20-30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

mexico:

80 km/h

nepal:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

mexico:

80 km/h

nepal:

40-60 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

mexico:

70-80 km/h

nepal:

40-60 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

mexico:

100-120 km/h

nepal:

80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

mexico:

80-100 km/h

nepal:

60 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

mexico:

80-100 km/h

nepal:

60 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

mexico:

N/A

nepal:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

mexico:

Yes

nepal:

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

mexico:

Yes, particularly in high traffic areas

nepal:

Yes, common practice

Signals

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	Mexico	Nepal
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]	Amber	Yellow
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Mexico	Not used in Nepal
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish; symbols are standard	Nepali and English
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular signs with red border	Triangle-shaped with a red border

Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]

mexico:

Amber

nepal:

Yellow

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

mexico:

Not used in Mexico

nepal:

Not used in Nepal

Traffic Signs: Language

mexico:

Spanish; symbols are standard

nepal:

Nepali and English

Traffic Signs: Warning

mexico:

Triangular signs with red border

nepal:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

Turns

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	Mexico		Nepal
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Generally permitted unless prohibited by signs, or where visibility is limited		Varies by locality; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

mexico:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

nepal:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

mexico:

Generally permitted unless prohibited by signs, or where visibility is limited

nepal:

Varies by locality; check for signs

Documentation

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	Mexico	Nepal
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Varies by state; proof may be required	Mandatory; proof required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory

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

mexico:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

nepal:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

mexico:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

nepal:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

mexico:

Varies by state; proof may be required

nepal:

Mandatory; proof required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

mexico:

Displayed on the windshield

nepal:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

mexico:

Not mandatory

nepal:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Mexico		Nepal
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate use compared to some countries		Frequent use compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

mexico:

Moderate use compared to some countries

nepal:

Frequent use compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

mexico:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

nepal:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Mexico	Nepal
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.04%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	Not applicable as underage driving is illegal
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common in urban areas, especially during holidays	Common; checkpoints used

Limits: General Drivers

mexico:

0.08%

nepal:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

mexico:

0.04%

nepal:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

mexico:

0.00%

nepal:

Not applicable as underage driving is illegal

Enforcement: Random Checks

mexico:

Common in urban areas, especially during holidays

nepal:

Common; checkpoints used

Roundabouts

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	Mexico		Nepal
Signaling: Exiting	Signal right when preparing to exit		Signal left when preparing to exit
Lane Usage: Left	Use for subsequent exits, move to right lane before exit when safe		Use for subsequent exits, move to left lane before exit when safe

Signaling: Exiting

mexico:

Signal right when preparing to exit

nepal:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Lane Usage: Left

mexico:

Use for subsequent exits, move to right lane before exit when safe

nepal:

Use for subsequent exits, move to left lane before exit when safe

Emergency Services

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	Mexico	Nepal
Contact: General Emergency	911	100
Contact: Traffic Police	066 or 911	100
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or 'Angeles Verdes'	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

mexico:

911

nepal:

100

Contact: Traffic Police

mexico:

066 or 911

nepal:

100

Contact: Roadside Assistance

mexico:

Check with your insurance provider or 'Angeles Verdes'

nepal:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

mexico:

Not mandatory, but recommended

nepal:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Mexico	Nepal
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; $40 to $200, points on license	Varies; NPR 2,000 to NPR 5,000
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Varies, up to $50, points in some states	NPR 500 to NPR 1,000
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; can lead to significant fines	NPR 1,000 to NPR 5,000
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; can be substantial, points on license	NPR 1,000 to NPR 2,000
Payment: On The Spot	Common; may be paid to officers directly, although formal procedure is preferred	Yes, common practice
Payment: Deadline	Varies; system improvements for online payments	Varies; typically 15 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

mexico:

Varies; $40 to $200, points on license

nepal:

Varies; NPR 2,000 to NPR 5,000

Common Fines: Seat Belts

mexico:

Varies, up to $50, points in some states

nepal:

NPR 500 to NPR 1,000

Common Fines: Phone Use

mexico:

Varies; can lead to significant fines

nepal:

NPR 1,000 to NPR 5,000

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

mexico:

Varies; can be substantial, points on license

nepal:

NPR 1,000 to NPR 2,000

Payment: On The Spot

mexico:

Common; may be paid to officers directly, although formal procedure is preferred

nepal:

Yes, common practice

Payment: Deadline

mexico:

Varies; system improvements for online payments

nepal:

Varies; typically 15 days to pay