Driving in Peru vs. Trinidad and Tobago: Key Differences

When navigating the roads of Peru and Trinidad and Tobago, understanding their unique traffic regulations is crucial for safe travel. While Peru drives on the right, Trinidad and Tobago adheres to the left. Speed limits, lane usage, and traffic signals also differ significantly, highlighting the importance of familiarizing oneself with each country’s distinct road etiquette.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in peru is 63

1.139 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for peru is 1.139 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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	Peru	Trinidad and tobago
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the right edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Yes, when safe and permitted.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Marked with signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Primarily for bicycles; be cautious of motor vehicles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Driving Side

peru:

Right

trinidad and tobago:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

peru:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

trinidad and tobago:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

peru:

Yes

trinidad and tobago:

Overtaking: On Right

peru:

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

trinidad and tobago:

Yes, when safe and permitted.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

peru:

Use rightmost lane.

trinidad and tobago:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Usage

peru:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

trinidad and tobago:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

peru:

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

trinidad and tobago:

Marked with signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

peru:

Yes

trinidad and tobago:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

peru:

Exclusive for bicycles.

trinidad and tobago:

Primarily for bicycles; be cautious of motor vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

peru:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

trinidad and tobago:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

peru:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

peru:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Peru	Trinidad and tobago
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	30-50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	65 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; often collected by traffic police	Common, officers may issue fines directly

Urban Areas: Standard

peru:

40-60 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

30-50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

peru:

90 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

peru:

90 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

peru:

80 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

65 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

peru:

100-120 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

peru:

90 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

peru:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

peru:

Common; often collected by traffic police

trinidad and tobago:

Common, officers may issue fines directly

Signals

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	Peru	Trinidad and tobago
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]	Yellow	Amber
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Peru	Not used in Trinidad and Tobago
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged
Headlight Flash: Usage	To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking	To warn other drivers of your presence
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish; symbols are standard	English; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]

peru:

Yellow

trinidad and tobago:

Amber

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

peru:

Not used in Peru

trinidad and tobago:

Not used in Trinidad and Tobago

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

peru:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

trinidad and tobago:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Headlight Flash: Usage

peru:

To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking

trinidad and tobago:

To warn other drivers of your presence

Traffic Signs: Language

peru:

Spanish; symbols are standard

trinidad and tobago:

English; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Peru		Trinidad and tobago
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless indicated by a sign		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Only at intersections without signs prohibiting		Not typically allowed in urban areas; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

peru:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign

trinidad and tobago:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

peru:

Only at intersections without signs prohibiting

trinidad and tobago:

Not typically allowed in urban areas; check for signs

Documentation

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	Peru	Trinidad and tobago
Insurance	Liability insurance mandatory	Third-party insurance mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory, proof is required during checks	Annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Typically displayed on vehicle	Displayed on vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory

Insurance

peru:

Liability insurance mandatory

trinidad and tobago:

Third-party insurance mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

peru:

Mandatory, proof is required during checks

trinidad and tobago:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

peru:

Typically displayed on vehicle

trinidad and tobago:

Displayed on vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

peru:

Recommended

trinidad and tobago:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Peru	Trinidad and tobago
Flashing Lights: Usage	To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake	To warn of hazards
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Often used more compared to some countries	Frequent use to communicate in traffic
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary	Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Flashing Lights: Usage

peru:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

trinidad and tobago:

To warn of hazards

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

peru:

Often used more compared to some countries

trinidad and tobago:

Frequent use to communicate in traffic

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

peru:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

trinidad and tobago:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Peru	Trinidad and tobago
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used widely	Common
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; can lead to license suspension	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

peru:

0.05%

trinidad and tobago:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

peru:

0.00%

trinidad and tobago:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

peru:

0.00%

trinidad and tobago:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

peru:

Common; checkpoints used widely

trinidad and tobago:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

peru:

Substantial; can lead to license suspension

trinidad and tobago:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Peru	Trinidad and tobago
Contact: General Emergency	105	999 or 911
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies; use 105 or specific traffic lines	999 or use local police numbers
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local service	Contact your insurance provider or the Automobile Association
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

peru:

105

trinidad and tobago:

999 or 911

Contact: Traffic Police

peru:

Varies; use 105 or specific traffic lines

trinidad and tobago:

999 or use local police numbers

Contact: Roadside Assistance

peru:

Check with your insurance provider or local service

trinidad and tobago:

Contact your insurance provider or the Automobile Association

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

peru:

Recommended

trinidad and tobago:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Peru	Trinidad and tobago
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can be significant	Varies; TT$ 500 and up, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply, enforcement can be strict	TT$ 1,000
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, enforcement can be strict	TT$ 1,500
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, often substantial	TT$ 2,000, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Common; traffic police often collect fines immediately	Rare; fines usually paid in person or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically a few days to pay	Varies; typically within 15-30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

peru:

Varies; fines can be significant

trinidad and tobago:

Varies; TT$ 500 and up, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

peru:

Fines apply, enforcement can be strict

trinidad and tobago:

TT$ 1,000

Common Fines: Phone Use

peru:

Fines apply, enforcement can be strict

trinidad and tobago:

TT$ 1,500

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

peru:

Fines apply, often substantial

trinidad and tobago:

TT$ 2,000, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

peru:

Common; traffic police often collect fines immediately

trinidad and tobago:

Rare; fines usually paid in person or by mail

Payment: Deadline

peru:

Varies; typically a few days to pay

trinidad and tobago:

Varies; typically within 15-30 days