Driving Differences: Antigua and Barbuda vs. Fiji

When venturing abroad, understanding the nuances of road regulations is essential for a safe journey. This comparison between Antigua and Barbuda and Fiji reveals notable distinctions, such as speed limits, lane markings, and alcohol regulations. Familiarize yourself with these driving norms to ensure a smooth and secure experience on foreign roads.

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Driving Side

The driving side in antigua-and-barbuda is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in antigua-and-barbuda is 78

1.019 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for antigua-and-barbuda is 1.019 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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	Antigua and barbuda	Fiji
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Centerline on two-way roads; overtaking permitted.
Overtaking: On Right	Overtaking is done on the right.	Yes
Bus Lanes: Presence	Limited	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	No exclusive bus lanes; regular traffic lanes used by buses.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Bicycles share the road with motor vehicles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

antigua and barbuda:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

fiji:

Centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

antigua and barbuda:

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

fiji:

Centerline on two-way roads; overtaking permitted.

Overtaking: On Right

antigua and barbuda:

Overtaking is done on the right.

fiji:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Presence

antigua and barbuda:

Limited

fiji:

Bus Lanes: Usage

antigua and barbuda:

No exclusive bus lanes; regular traffic lanes used by buses.

fiji:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

antigua and barbuda:

N/A

fiji:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

antigua and barbuda:

Limited

fiji:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

antigua and barbuda:

Bicycles share the road with motor vehicles.

fiji:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

antigua and barbuda:

N/A

fiji:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Antigua and barbuda	Fiji
Urban Areas: Standard	20-30 mph	50 kph
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 mph	30 kph
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	40-50 mph	80 kph
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	40-50 mph	70 kph
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	40-50 mph	60 kph
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	50-55 mph	100 kph
Highways: Buses And Vans	50-55 mph	90 kph
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	50-55 mph	80 kph
Speed Units	mph	kph
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Limited	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

Urban Areas: Standard

antigua and barbuda:

20-30 mph

fiji:

50 kph

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

antigua and barbuda:

20 mph

fiji:

30 kph

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

antigua and barbuda:

40-50 mph

fiji:

80 kph

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

antigua and barbuda:

40-50 mph

fiji:

70 kph

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

antigua and barbuda:

40-50 mph

fiji:

60 kph

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

antigua and barbuda:

50-55 mph

fiji:

100 kph

Highways: Buses And Vans

antigua and barbuda:

50-55 mph

fiji:

90 kph

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

antigua and barbuda:

50-55 mph

fiji:

80 kph

Speed Units

antigua and barbuda:

mph

fiji:

kph

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

antigua and barbuda:

Limited

fiji:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

antigua and barbuda:

Yes

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

Signals

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	Antigua and barbuda	Fiji
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used	Not used in Fiji
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; fines can apply
Horn Usage: Penalties	N/A	Fines may apply for misuse
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with red border and white background	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

antigua and barbuda:

Not used

fiji:

Not used in Fiji

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

antigua and barbuda:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

fiji:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines can apply

Horn Usage: Penalties

antigua and barbuda:

N/A

fiji:

Fines may apply for misuse

Traffic Signs: Warning

antigua and barbuda:

Triangular-shaped with red border and white background

fiji:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Antigua and barbuda		Fiji
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited		Not allowed.
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless signed otherwise		Allowed only where indicated by signs

Right Turn On Red

antigua and barbuda:

Prohibited

fiji:

Not allowed.

U- Turns Allowed

antigua and barbuda:

Permitted unless signed otherwise

fiji:

Allowed only where indicated by signs

Documentation

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	Antigua and barbuda		Fiji
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Periodic inspections required		Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on vehicle		Displayed on the windshield

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

antigua and barbuda:

Periodic inspections required

fiji:

Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

antigua and barbuda:

Displayed on vehicle

fiji:

Displayed on the windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Antigua and barbuda		Fiji
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Often used for greetings or to alert pedestrians and other vehicles

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

antigua and barbuda:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

fiji:

Often used for greetings or to alert pedestrians and other vehicles

Alcohol

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	Antigua and barbuda	Fiji
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	Zero tolerance; 0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used frequently	Common; checkpoints frequently used
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial penalties for DUI	Substantial fines, potential loss of license

Limits: Professional Drivers

antigua and barbuda:

0.00%

fiji:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

antigua and barbuda:

Zero tolerance; 0.00%

fiji:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

antigua and barbuda:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

fiji:

Common; checkpoints frequently used

Enforcement: Fines

antigua and barbuda:

Substantial penalties for DUI

fiji:

Substantial fines, potential loss of license

Roundabouts

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	Antigua and barbuda		Fiji
Signaling: Exiting	Signal left when preparing to exit		Signal right when preparing to exit

Signaling: Exiting

antigua and barbuda:

Signal left when preparing to exit

fiji:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Antigua and barbuda		Fiji
Contact: Traffic Police	911 for emergencies; local numbers may vary		911 for emergencies; *000 for non-emergencies on mobile phones
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services		Contact your insurance provider

Contact: Traffic Police

antigua and barbuda:

911 for emergencies; local numbers may vary

fiji:

911 for emergencies; *000 for non-emergencies on mobile phones

Contact: Roadside Assistance

antigua and barbuda:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

fiji:

Contact your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Antigua and barbuda	Fiji
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; $50 to $500, possible license points	Varies; $50 to $500
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	$25 to $200, points in some cases	Mandatory; fines can apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	$50 to $300, points in some cases	Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	$100 to $500, points on license	Fines apply; obey signals
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can be paid immediately	Yes; fines can be issued at the scene
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days

Common Fines: Speeding

antigua and barbuda:

Varies; $50 to $500, possible license points

fiji:

Varies; $50 to $500

Common Fines: Alcohol

antigua and barbuda:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

fiji:

Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

antigua and barbuda:

$25 to $200, points in some cases

fiji:

Mandatory; fines can apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

antigua and barbuda:

$50 to $300, points in some cases

fiji:

Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

antigua and barbuda:

$100 to $500, points on license

fiji:

Fines apply; obey signals

Payment: On The Spot

antigua and barbuda:

Yes; fines can be paid immediately

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

Payment: Deadline

antigua and barbuda:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

fiji:

Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days