Driving Differences: Philippines vs. Venezuela

When exploring the roads of the Philippines and Venezuela, understanding their distinct regulations is vital for a secure journey. Key contrasts include speed limits, lane usage, and alcohol restrictions. While the Philippines enforces a lower blood alcohol limit for general drivers, Venezuela allows more flexibility on highways. Drive safely and wisely in these diverse driving landscapes!

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RIGHT

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	Venezuela
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: Presence	Yes	Yes, usually in larger cities
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: Presence	Yes	Infrequent
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Shared with motorcycles or exclusive for bicycles.	Where available, exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols may be used.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Minimum two occupants	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not commonly used	N/A

Overtaking: On Right

philippines:

Generally not allowed, except on one-way streets.

venezuela:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

philippines:

Yes

venezuela:

Yes, usually in larger cities

Bus Lanes: Usage

philippines:

Reserved for buses and sometimes PUVs.

venezuela:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

philippines:

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

venezuela:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

philippines:

Yes

venezuela:

Infrequent

Cycle Lanes: Usage

philippines:

Shared with motorcycles or exclusive for bicycles.

venezuela:

Where available, exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

philippines:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

venezuela:

Bicycle symbols may be used.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

philippines:

Yes

venezuela:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

philippines:

Minimum two occupants

venezuela:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

philippines:

Not commonly used

venezuela:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Philippines	Venezuela
Urban Areas: Standard	40 kph	30-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 kph	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 kph	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 kph	70 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	50 kph	60 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 kph	80-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	80 kph	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 kph	70-90 km/h
Speed Units	kph	km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not commonly used	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Less common; fines are usually issued later	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

philippines:

40 kph

venezuela:

30-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

philippines:

20 kph

venezuela:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

philippines:

80 kph

venezuela:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

philippines:

70 kph

venezuela:

70 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

philippines:

50 kph

venezuela:

60 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

philippines:

100 kph

venezuela:

80-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

philippines:

80 kph

venezuela:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

philippines:

80 kph

venezuela:

70-90 km/h

Speed Units

philippines:

kph

venezuela:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

philippines:

Not commonly used

venezuela:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

philippines:

Less common; fines are usually issued later

venezuela:

Yes

Signals

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	Philippines		Venezuela
Traffic Signs: Language	English and Filipino; symbols are standard		Spanish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow or white background		Diamond-shaped with red border

Traffic Signs: Language

philippines:

English and Filipino; symbols are standard

venezuela:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

philippines:

Diamond-shaped with yellow or white background

venezuela:

Diamond-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Philippines		Venezuela
U- Turns Allowed	Common, check for signs indicating restrictions		Generally allowed unless otherwise indicated by signs

U- Turns Allowed

philippines:

Common, check for signs indicating restrictions

venezuela:

Generally allowed unless otherwise indicated by signs

Documentation

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	Philippines	Venezuela
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Insurance	Compulsory third-party liability insurance mandatory	Liability insurance mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required for registration; certificate must be displayed	Annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Not mandatory

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

philippines:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

venezuela:

International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

philippines:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

venezuela:

International Driving Permit recommended

Insurance

philippines:

Compulsory third-party liability insurance mandatory

venezuela:

Liability insurance mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

philippines:

Required for registration; certificate must be displayed

venezuela:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

philippines:

Displayed on windshield

venezuela:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

philippines:

Not mandatory, but recommended

venezuela:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

philippines:

Frequent use in urban areas to alert other road users

venezuela:

Frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Philippines	Venezuela
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.05%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common during checkpoints, especially on holidays	Fairly common
Enforcement: Fines	Severe for violations, may include imprisonment	Can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

philippines:

0.05%

venezuela:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

philippines:

0.05%

venezuela:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

philippines:

0.05%

venezuela:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

philippines:

Common during checkpoints, especially on holidays

venezuela:

Fairly common

Enforcement: Fines

philippines:

Severe for violations, may include imprisonment

venezuela:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Philippines		Venezuela
Contact: Traffic Police	117		171
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or AAA		Check with your insurance provider

Contact: Traffic Police

philippines:

117

venezuela:

171

Contact: Roadside Assistance

philippines:

Check with your insurance provider or AAA

venezuela:

Check with your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Philippines	Venezuela
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; typically ranges from PHP 1000 to PHP 2000	Varies; can be significant
Common Fines: Seat Belts	PHP 300	Fines applicable
Common Fines: Phone Use	PHP 1000 to PHP 5000	Fines applicable
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	PHP 1000	Fines applicable
Payment: On The Spot	Less common; typically done through authorized payment centers	Yes, sometimes possible
Payment: Deadline	Varies; usually within 15 days upon issuance	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

philippines:

Varies; typically ranges from PHP 1000 to PHP 2000

venezuela:

Varies; can be significant

Common Fines: Seat Belts

philippines:

PHP 300

venezuela:

Fines applicable

Common Fines: Phone Use

philippines:

PHP 1000 to PHP 5000

venezuela:

Fines applicable

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

philippines:

PHP 1000

venezuela:

Fines applicable

Payment: On The Spot

philippines:

Less common; typically done through authorized payment centers

venezuela:

Yes, sometimes possible

Payment: Deadline

philippines:

Varies; usually within 15 days upon issuance

venezuela:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay