Driving in the Bahamas vs. Malta: Key Differences Explained

When exploring the vibrant roads of the Bahamas and Malta, understanding their unique traffic regulations is essential for a safe journey. Notable distinctions include overtaking rules—where the Bahamas allows left-side maneuvers while Malta permits right-side passing. Additionally, speed limits and alcohol tolerance vary significantly, emphasizing the importance of being well-informed before hitting the road in either destination.

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LEFT

Driving Side

The driving side in bahamas is the Left Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in bahamas is 52

1.417 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for bahamas is 1.417 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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	Bahamas	Malta
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the left edge on some divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Often used to indicate parking restrictions.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Not allowed.	Yes
Bus Lanes: Presence	Not common.	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and emergency vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Shared use with caution, marked on roads.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

bahamas:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

malta:

Marks the left edge on some divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

bahamas:

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

malta:

Often used to indicate parking restrictions.

Overtaking: On Left

bahamas:

Yes

malta:

Overtaking: On Right

bahamas:

Not allowed.

malta:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Presence

bahamas:

Not common.

malta:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

bahamas:

N/A

malta:

Reserved for buses and emergency vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

bahamas:

N/A

malta:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

bahamas:

malta:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

bahamas:

N/A

malta:

Shared use with caution, marked on roads.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

bahamas:

N/A

malta:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

bahamas:

N/A

malta:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bahamas:

N/A

malta:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Bahamas	Malta
Urban Areas: Standard	25 mph	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 mph	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	45 mph	70 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	45 mph	70 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	45 mph	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	No highways	80 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	No highways	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	No highways	80 km/h
Speed Units	mph	km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation

Urban Areas: Standard

bahamas:

25 mph

malta:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

bahamas:

25 mph

malta:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

bahamas:

45 mph

malta:

70 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

bahamas:

45 mph

malta:

70 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

bahamas:

45 mph

malta:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

bahamas:

No highways

malta:

80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

bahamas:

No highways

malta:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

bahamas:

No highways

malta:

80 km/h

Speed Units

bahamas:

mph

malta:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bahamas:

N/A

malta:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

bahamas:

Yes

malta:

Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation

Signals

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	Bahamas	Malta
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used	Not used in Malta
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	English and Maltese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangular-shaped with a white background or yellow.

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

bahamas:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

malta:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

bahamas:

Not used

malta:

Not used in Malta

Traffic Signs: Language

bahamas:

English; symbols are standard

malta:

English and Maltese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

bahamas:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

malta:

Triangular-shaped with a white background or yellow.

Turns

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	Bahamas		Malta
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited		Not allowed

Right Turn On Red

bahamas:

Prohibited

malta:

Not allowed

Documentation

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	Bahamas	Malta
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, annual inspections required for all vehicles	Annual vehicle inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on license plate or windshield.
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

bahamas:

Yes, annual inspections required for all vehicles

malta:

Annual vehicle inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

bahamas:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

malta:

Displayed on license plate or windshield.

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bahamas:

Not mandatory

malta:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bahamas:

Not mandatory

malta:

Recommended

Alcohol

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	Bahamas	Malta
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common; checkpoints used in some areas
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Reasonably enforced; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

bahamas:

0.08%

malta:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

bahamas:

0.05%

malta:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

bahamas:

0.00%; zero tolerance

malta:

0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

bahamas:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

malta:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

Enforcement: Fines

bahamas:

Varies; can be substantial

malta:

Reasonably enforced; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Bahamas	Malta
Contact: General Emergency	919	112
Contact: Traffic Police	911	112 for emergencies
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or AA Malta
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended but not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended but not mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

bahamas:

919

malta:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

bahamas:

911

malta:

112 for emergencies

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bahamas:

Check with your insurance provider

malta:

Check with your insurance provider or AA Malta

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bahamas:

Not mandatory, but recommended

malta:

Recommended but not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bahamas:

Not mandatory, but recommended

malta:

Recommended but not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Bahamas	Malta
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; $50 to $500, points on license	Varies; typically €35 to €70, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines and possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	$25 to $200, points may apply	Typically around €50, points may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	$50 to $300, points may apply	Typically around €100, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	$100 to $500, points on license	Typically around €100, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; can also be paid online or by mail	Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 15 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

bahamas:

Varies; $50 to $500, points on license

malta:

Varies; typically €35 to €70, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

bahamas:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

malta:

Varies; substantial fines and possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

bahamas:

$25 to $200, points may apply

malta:

Typically around €50, points may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

bahamas:

$50 to $300, points may apply

malta:

Typically around €100, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

bahamas:

$100 to $500, points on license

malta:

Typically around €100, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

bahamas:

Yes; can also be paid online or by mail

malta:

Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail

Payment: Deadline

bahamas:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

malta:

Varies; typically 15 days to pay