Lebanon summary
Key facts
Official language(s)
Currency
Population
Time zone
Calling code
Drive on the
Member of the EU
Arabic and French
Lebanese pound
4,099,000
GMT + 2
961
Right
No
Local weather
Beirut
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Sat14° | 29° -
Sun14° | 26° - Mon14° | 24°
- Tue17° | 29°
Speed limits
- Motorways:
- Not applicable
- Open roads:
- 80kmh (50mph)
- Towns:
- 60kmh (37mph)
Road Safety
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Alcohol limit:
- Laws against driving under the influence of alcohol are strict and follow a policy of zero tolerance
- Just the hint of alcohol on your breath will be grounds for driving under the influence – and could result in a short stay in jail, especially if an accident is involved.
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Use of mobile phone whilst driving:
- It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving
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Seat belts:
- Obligatory
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Traffic lights regulations:
- Red - Stop
- Amber – Slow Down
- Green – Go
- Making a right turn on a red light is not permitted unless there is a special lane to do so
Costs
- Road tolls:
- No
- On the spot fines:
- No
General motoring advice
- Rush hour in built up areas:
- There is often a mini rush hour at 1300hrs as businesses close for a long lunch
- Fuel:
- 95 Unleaded & 98 Unleaded available
- Parking advice:
- Not applicable