Driving in Afghanistan vs. Taiwan: Key Safety Differences

When traversing the roads of Afghanistan and Taiwan, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that significantly impact vehicular navigation and road safety. From varying lane markings and speed limits to unique penalties for violations, understanding these disparities is crucial for ensuring a secure journey in either locale. Explore the essential contrasts to enhance your driving experience abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in afghanistan is 29

0.871 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for afghanistan is 0.871 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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	Afghanistan	Taiwan
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not commonly used.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses; taxis and motorcycles sometimes allowed during specific times.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or '公交專用道'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two or more occupants during peak times
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

taiwan:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

taiwan:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Bus Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

taiwan:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

taiwan:

Reserved for buses; taxis and motorcycles sometimes allowed during specific times.

Bus Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

taiwan:

Labeled 'BUS' or '公交專用道'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

taiwan:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

taiwan:

Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

taiwan:

Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

taiwan:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

afghanistan:

N/A

taiwan:

Minimum two or more occupants during peak times

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

afghanistan:

taiwan:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Afghanistan	Taiwan
Urban Areas: Standard	25-40 km/h	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60-80 km/h	50-70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	90-110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100-120 km/h	90-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	80-90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be issued instantly	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Urban Areas: Standard

afghanistan:

25-40 km/h

taiwan:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

afghanistan:

25 km/h

taiwan:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

60-80 km/h

taiwan:

50-70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

taiwan:

90-110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

taiwan:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

taiwan:

80-90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

afghanistan:

taiwan:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

afghanistan:

Yes, fines can be issued instantly

taiwan:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Signals

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	Afghanistan	Taiwan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Afghanistan	Not used in Taiwan
Traffic Signs: Language	Pashto, Dari	Mandarin; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Standard symbols used	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

afghanistan:

Not used in Afghanistan

taiwan:

Not used in Taiwan

Traffic Signs: Language

afghanistan:

Pashto, Dari

taiwan:

Mandarin; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

afghanistan:

Standard symbols used

taiwan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Afghanistan		Taiwan
Right Turn On Red	Not usually allowed		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies; check for signs		Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

Right Turn On Red

afghanistan:

Not usually allowed

taiwan:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

afghanistan:

Varies; check for signs

taiwan:

Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

Documentation

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	Afghanistan	Taiwan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Yes, periodic inspections mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on license plate or windshield

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

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

taiwan:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

taiwan:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

afghanistan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

taiwan:

Yes, periodic inspections mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

afghanistan:

Displayed on windshield

taiwan:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Afghanistan		Taiwan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use in busy areas

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

afghanistan:

Frequent use compared to some countries

taiwan:

Frequent use in busy areas

Alcohol

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	Afghanistan	Taiwan
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common, especially during holidays
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by region; can be substantial	Heavy fines imposed
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fine

Limits: General Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

taiwan:

0.03%

Limits: Professional Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

taiwan:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

taiwan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

afghanistan:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

taiwan:

Common, especially during holidays

Enforcement: Fines

afghanistan:

Varies by region; can be substantial

taiwan:

Heavy fines imposed

Test Refusal

afghanistan:

Can result in license suspension

taiwan:

Can result in license suspension and fine

Emergency Services

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	Afghanistan	Taiwan
Contact: General Emergency	112	119
Contact: Traffic Police	Dial local police station	Varies by district; inquire locally
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider; limited services	Available via insurance or specialized companies

Contact: General Emergency

afghanistan:

112

taiwan:

119

Contact: Traffic Police

afghanistan:

Dial local police station

taiwan:

Varies by district; inquire locally

Contact: Roadside Assistance

afghanistan:

Check with your insurance provider; limited services

taiwan:

Available via insurance or specialized companies

Penalties And Fines

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	Afghanistan	Taiwan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; 500 AFN and above	Varies; NT$1,600 to NT$6,000, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Steep fines, possible license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply for not wearing seat belts	NT$1,500, points in some cases
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for use while driving	NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, point system not common	NT$2,700, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines may be paid instantly	Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a few days	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

afghanistan:

Varies; 500 AFN and above

taiwan:

Varies; NT$1,600 to NT$6,000, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

afghanistan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

taiwan:

Steep fines, possible license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

afghanistan:

Fines apply for not wearing seat belts

taiwan:

NT$1,500, points in some cases

Common Fines: Phone Use

afghanistan:

Fines apply for use while driving

taiwan:

NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

afghanistan:

Fines apply, point system not common

taiwan:

NT$2,700, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

afghanistan:

Yes; fines may be paid instantly

taiwan:

Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

afghanistan:

Varies; typically within a few days

taiwan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay