Driving Differences: Peru vs. Spain Uncovered
When navigating the roads of Peru and Spain, drivers encounter distinct rules and regulations that influence their experience. Key contrasts include overtaking practices, speed limits, and alcohol enforcement. Understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a secure and pleasant journey in either country, highlighting the importance of adapting to local driving customs.
Lanes
Peru | Spain | |
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Overtaking: On Right | Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left. | Prohibited unless on a one-way street. |
Bus Lanes: Usage | Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis. | Reserved for buses and taxis. |
Bus Lanes: Markings | Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs. | Labeled 'BUS' or 'TAXI'; often with road signs. |
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence | No | Yes |
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements | N/A | Minimum two or three occupants |
Variable Speed Limits: Presence | No | Yes |
Variable Speed Limits: Indications | N/A | Electronic signs display current limits. |
Overtaking: On Right
peru:
Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
spain:
Prohibited unless on a one-way street.
Bus Lanes: Usage
peru:
Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
spain:
Reserved for buses and taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings
peru:
Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
spain:
Labeled 'BUS' or 'TAXI'; often with road signs.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence
peru:
No
spain:
Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements
peru:
N/A
spain:
Minimum two or three occupants
Variable Speed Limits: Presence
peru:
No
spain:
Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications
peru:
N/A
spain:
Electronic signs display current limits.
Speeds Limits
Peru | Spain | |
---|---|---|
Urban Areas: Standard | 40-60 km/h | 50 km/h |
Urban Areas: Residential Zones | 30 km/h | 20-30 km/h |
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans | 90 km/h | 80-90 km/h |
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers | 80 km/h | 70-80 km/h |
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles | 100-120 km/h | 120 km/h |
Variable Speed Limits: Presence | No | Yes |
Variable Speed Limits: Indications | N/A | Electronic signs display current limits |
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines | Common; often collected by traffic police | Yes, commonly used |
Urban Areas: Standard
peru:
40-60 km/h
spain:
50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones
peru:
30 km/h
spain:
20-30 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans
peru:
90 km/h
spain:
80-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers
peru:
80 km/h
spain:
70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles
peru:
100-120 km/h
spain:
120 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence
peru:
No
spain:
Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications
peru:
N/A
spain:
Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines
peru:
Common; often collected by traffic police
spain:
Yes, commonly used
Signals
Peru | Spain | |
---|---|---|
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1] | Yellow | Amber |
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together | Not used in Peru | Not used in Spain |
Traffic Signs: Warning | Diamond-shaped with yellow background | Triangular with white background and red border |
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]
peru:
Yellow
spain:
Amber
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together
peru:
Not used in Peru
spain:
Not used in Spain
Traffic Signs: Warning
peru:
Diamond-shaped with yellow background
spain:
Triangular with white background and red border
Turns
Peru | Spain | |
---|---|---|
Right Turn On Red | Not allowed unless indicated by a sign | Prohibited unless a sign indicates otherwise |
U- Turns Allowed | Only at intersections without signs prohibiting | Generally prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs. |
Right Turn On Red
peru:
Not allowed unless indicated by a sign
spain:
Prohibited unless a sign indicates otherwise
U- Turns Allowed
peru:
Only at intersections without signs prohibiting
spain:
Generally prohibited unless explicitly allowed by signs.
Documentation
Peru | Spain | |
---|---|---|
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A | Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended | Accepted; must carry license. |
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U | Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended | International Driving Permit recommended in conjunction with national license. |
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement | Mandatory, proof is required during checks | Yes, periodic inspections required. |
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker | Typically displayed on vehicle | Displayed on windshield in some areas. |
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles | Mandatory | Mandatory. |
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest | Recommended | Mandatory. |
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A
peru:
Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
spain:
Accepted; must carry license.
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U
peru:
Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
spain:
International Driving Permit recommended in conjunction with national license.
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement
peru:
Mandatory, proof is required during checks
spain:
Yes, periodic inspections required.
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker
peru:
Typically displayed on vehicle
spain:
Displayed on windshield in some areas.
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles
peru:
Mandatory
spain:
Mandatory.
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest
peru:
Recommended
spain:
Mandatory.
Road Etiquette
Peru | Spain | |
---|---|---|
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm | Often used more compared to some countries | Used more frequently in urgent situations |
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm
peru:
Often used more compared to some countries
spain:
Used more frequently in urgent situations
Alcohol
Peru | Spain | |
---|---|---|
Limits: Professional Drivers | 0.00% | 0.03% |
Limits: Underage Drivers | 0.00% | 0.00%; zero tolerance |
Enforcement: Random Checks | Common; checkpoints used widely | Common; checkpoints frequently used |
Enforcement: Fines | Substantial; can lead to license suspension | Severe penalties, including high fines |
Test Refusal | Can result in license suspension | Can result in heavy fines and license suspension |
Limits: Professional Drivers
peru:
0.00%
spain:
0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers
peru:
0.00%
spain:
0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks
peru:
Common; checkpoints used widely
spain:
Common; checkpoints frequently used
Enforcement: Fines
peru:
Substantial; can lead to license suspension
spain:
Severe penalties, including high fines
Test Refusal
peru:
Can result in license suspension
spain:
Can result in heavy fines and license suspension
Emergency Services
Peru | Spain | |
---|---|---|
Contact: General Emergency | 105 | 112 |
Contact: Traffic Police | Varies; use 105 or specific traffic lines | Check with local authorities |
Contact: Roadside Assistance | Check with your insurance provider or local service | Contact your insurance provider or RACE |
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest | Recommended | Mandatory |
Contact: General Emergency
peru:
105
spain:
112
Contact: Traffic Police
peru:
Varies; use 105 or specific traffic lines
spain:
Check with local authorities
Contact: Roadside Assistance
peru:
Check with your insurance provider or local service
spain:
Contact your insurance provider or RACE
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest
peru:
Recommended
spain:
Mandatory
Penalties And Fines
Peru | Spain | |
---|---|---|
Common Fines: Speeding | Varies; fines can be significant | Varies; typically €100 to €600, points on license |
Common Fines: Alcohol | Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time | Severe fines and potential imprisonment |
Common Fines: Seat Belts | Fines apply, enforcement can be strict | €200, mandatory use |
Common Fines: Phone Use | Fines apply, enforcement can be strict | €200, points on license |
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation | Fines apply, often substantial | €200, points on license |
Payment: On The Spot | Common; traffic police often collect fines immediately | Yes; discount if paid promptly. |
Payment: Deadline | Varies; typically a few days to pay | Varies; typically 30 days to pay |
Common Fines: Speeding
peru:
Varies; fines can be significant
spain:
Varies; typically €100 to €600, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol
peru:
Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
spain:
Severe fines and potential imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts
peru:
Fines apply, enforcement can be strict
spain:
€200, mandatory use
Common Fines: Phone Use
peru:
Fines apply, enforcement can be strict
spain:
€200, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation
peru:
Fines apply, often substantial
spain:
€200, points on license
Payment: On The Spot
peru:
Common; traffic police often collect fines immediately
spain:
Yes; discount if paid promptly.
Payment: Deadline
peru:
Varies; typically a few days to pay
spain:
Varies; typically 30 days to pay