Driving in The Bahamas vs. Brunei: Key Differences

The driving landscapes of the Bahamas and Brunei present distinct contrasts that every traveler should be aware of. From speed limits and lane usage to alcohol regulations, understanding these variations is crucial for a safe and smooth journey. Explore the unique rules governing the roads of these two countries to ensure your driving experience remains secure and enjoyable.

Lanes

	Bahamas	Brunei
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the right edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Right	Not allowed.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning right.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Not common.	No

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

bahamas:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

brunei:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

bahamas:

Not allowed.

brunei:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

bahamas:

Not common.

brunei:

Speeds Limits

	Bahamas	Brunei
Urban Areas: Standard	25 mph	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 mph	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	45 mph	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	45 mph	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	45 mph	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	No highways	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	No highways	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	No highways	80-100 km/h
Speed Units	mph	km/h

Urban Areas: Standard

bahamas:

25 mph

brunei:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

bahamas:

25 mph

brunei:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

bahamas:

45 mph

brunei:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

bahamas:

45 mph

brunei:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

bahamas:

45 mph

brunei:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

bahamas:

No highways

brunei:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

bahamas:

No highways

brunei:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

bahamas:

No highways

brunei:

80-100 km/h

Speed Units

bahamas:

mph

brunei:

km/h

Signals

	Bahamas	Brunei
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used	Not used in Brunei
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	Malay; English used for important signs

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

bahamas:

Not used

brunei:

Not used in Brunei

Traffic Signs: Language

bahamas:

English; symbols are standard

brunei:

Malay; English used for important signs

Turns

	Bahamas	Brunei
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited	Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by location; check for signs	Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

bahamas:

Prohibited

brunei:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

bahamas:

Varies by location; check for signs

brunei:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

	Bahamas	Brunei
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, annual inspections required for all vehicles	Annually required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Not used
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

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

bahamas:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

bahamas:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

bahamas:

Yes, annual inspections required for all vehicles

brunei:

Annually required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

bahamas:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

brunei:

Not used

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bahamas:

Not mandatory

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Alcohol

	Bahamas	Brunei
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.00%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common; checkpoints used in some areas

Limits: General Drivers

bahamas:

0.08%

brunei:

0.00%

Limits: Professional Drivers

bahamas:

0.05%

brunei:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

bahamas:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

brunei:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

Emergency Services

	Bahamas	Brunei
Contact: General Emergency	919	991
Contact: Traffic Police	911	993
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local services

Contact: General Emergency

bahamas:

919

brunei:

991

Contact: Traffic Police

bahamas:

911

brunei:

993

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bahamas:

Check with your insurance provider

brunei:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Penalties And Fines

	Bahamas	Brunei
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; $50 to $500, points on license	Varies; B$50 to B$500, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	$25 to $200, points may apply	B$150
Common Fines: Phone Use	$50 to $300, points may apply	B$300
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	$100 to $500, points on license	B$250
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; can also be paid online or by mail	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 14 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

bahamas:

Varies; $50 to $500, points on license

brunei:

Varies; B$50 to B$500, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

bahamas:

$25 to $200, points may apply

brunei:

B$150

Common Fines: Phone Use

bahamas:

$50 to $300, points may apply

brunei:

B$300

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

bahamas:

$100 to $500, points on license

brunei:

B$250

Payment: On The Spot

bahamas:

Yes; can also be paid online or by mail

brunei:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

bahamas:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

brunei:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay