Driving in the Philippines vs. Slovakia: Key Differences

Explore the vital contrasts in road regulations and safety practices between the Philippines and Slovakia. From speed limits and lane usage to documentation requirements and alcohol restrictions, understanding these distinctions can enhance your driving experience abroad. Stay informed and drive safely as you navigate the diverse landscapes of these two nations.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in philippines is 71

1.159 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for philippines is 1.159 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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	Philippines	Slovakia
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not allowed, except on one-way streets.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes PUVs.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled with signs; often separated by a bus lane barrier.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Shared with motorcycles or exclusive for bicycles.	Exclusive for bicycles.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Minimum two occupants	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not commonly used	Electronic signs display current limits.

Overtaking: On Right

philippines:

Generally not allowed, except on one-way streets.

slovakia:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

philippines:

Reserved for buses and sometimes PUVs.

slovakia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

philippines:

Labeled with signs; often separated by a bus lane barrier.

slovakia:

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

Cycle Lanes: Usage

philippines:

Shared with motorcycles or exclusive for bicycles.

slovakia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

philippines:

Yes

slovakia:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

philippines:

Minimum two occupants

slovakia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

philippines:

slovakia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

philippines:

Not commonly used

slovakia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Philippines	Slovakia
Urban Areas: Standard	40 kph	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 kph	20-30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 kph	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 kph	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	50 kph	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 kph	130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	80 kph	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 kph	90 km/h
Speed Units	kph	km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not commonly used	Electronic signs display current limits.
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Less common; fines are usually issued later	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

philippines:

40 kph

slovakia:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

philippines:

20 kph

slovakia:

20-30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

philippines:

80 kph

slovakia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

philippines:

70 kph

slovakia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

philippines:

50 kph

slovakia:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

philippines:

100 kph

slovakia:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

philippines:

80 kph

slovakia:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

philippines:

80 kph

slovakia:

90 km/h

Speed Units

philippines:

kph

slovakia:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

philippines:

slovakia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

philippines:

Not commonly used

slovakia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

philippines:

Less common; fines are usually issued later

slovakia:

Yes

Signals

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	Philippines	Slovakia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used	Not used in Slovakia
Traffic Signs: Language	English and Filipino; symbols are standard	Slovak; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow or white background	Triangular-shaped with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

philippines:

Not used

slovakia:

Not used in Slovakia

Traffic Signs: Language

philippines:

English and Filipino; symbols are standard

slovakia:

Slovak; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

philippines:

Diamond-shaped with yellow or white background

slovakia:

Triangular-shaped with red borders

Turns

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	Philippines		Slovakia
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Common, check for signs indicating restrictions		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Right Turn On Red

philippines:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

slovakia:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

philippines:

Common, check for signs indicating restrictions

slovakia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Philippines	Slovakia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required along with local license
Insurance	Compulsory third-party liability insurance mandatory	Liability insurance mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required for registration; certificate must be displayed	Mandatory and regular inspections required
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

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

philippines:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

slovakia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

philippines:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

slovakia:

International Driving Permit required along with local license

Insurance

philippines:

Compulsory third-party liability insurance mandatory

slovakia:

Liability insurance mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

philippines:

Required for registration; certificate must be displayed

slovakia:

Mandatory and regular inspections required

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

philippines:

Not mandatory, but recommended

slovakia:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Philippines		Slovakia
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use in urban areas to alert other road users		Less frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

philippines:

Frequent use in urban areas to alert other road users

slovakia:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Philippines	Slovakia
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common during checkpoints, especially on holidays	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Severe for violations, may include imprisonment	Can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

philippines:

0.05%

slovakia:

0.00%

Limits: Professional Drivers

philippines:

0.05%

slovakia:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

philippines:

0.05%

slovakia:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

philippines:

Common during checkpoints, especially on holidays

slovakia:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

philippines:

Severe for violations, may include imprisonment

slovakia:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Philippines	Slovakia
Contact: General Emergency	911	112
Contact: Traffic Police	117	158
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or AAA	Check with your insurance provider or Slovak Assistance Service
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

philippines:

911

slovakia:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

philippines:

117

slovakia:

158

Contact: Roadside Assistance

philippines:

Check with your insurance provider or AAA

slovakia:

Check with your insurance provider or Slovak Assistance Service

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

philippines:

Not mandatory, but recommended

slovakia:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Philippines	Slovakia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; typically ranges from PHP 1000 to PHP 2000	Varies; €50 to €300, points on license possible
Common Fines: Seat Belts	PHP 300	€50 to €150, points in some regions
Common Fines: Phone Use	PHP 1000 to PHP 5000	€100 to €200, points in some regions
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	PHP 1000	€100 to €250, points on license possible
Payment: On The Spot	Less common; typically done through authorized payment centers	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; usually within 15 days upon issuance	Varies; typically 15 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

philippines:

Varies; typically ranges from PHP 1000 to PHP 2000

slovakia:

Varies; €50 to €300, points on license possible

Common Fines: Seat Belts

philippines:

PHP 300

slovakia:

€50 to €150, points in some regions

Common Fines: Phone Use

philippines:

PHP 1000 to PHP 5000

slovakia:

€100 to €200, points in some regions

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

philippines:

PHP 1000

slovakia:

€100 to €250, points on license possible

Payment: On The Spot

philippines:

Less common; typically done through authorized payment centers

slovakia:

Common

Payment: Deadline

philippines:

Varies; usually within 15 days upon issuance

slovakia:

Varies; typically 15 days to pay