Driving in The Bahamas vs. Qatar: Key Differences Unveiled

When traversing the roads of the Bahamas and Qatar, it's essential to understand their distinct driving regulations and safety protocols. While the Bahamas drives on the left side, Qatar adheres to right-hand traffic. Additionally, varying speed limits and alcohol laws highlight the need for awareness to ensure a secure journey in these diverse environments.

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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	Qatar
Driving Side	Left	Right
Overtaking: On Right	Not allowed.	Allowed only in designated situations, like when vehicles ahead are turning left.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use leftmost lane.	Use rightmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Not common.	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and authorized vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled with appropriate road signs or pavement markings.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Shared with vehicles, as dedicated lanes are rare.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Driving Side

bahamas:

Left

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Right

Overtaking: On Right

bahamas:

Not allowed.

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Allowed only in designated situations, like when vehicles ahead are turning left.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

bahamas:

Use leftmost lane.

qatar:

Use rightmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

bahamas:

Not common.

qatar:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

bahamas:

N/A

qatar:

Reserved for buses and authorized vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

bahamas:

N/A

qatar:

Labeled with appropriate road signs or pavement markings.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

bahamas:

qatar:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

bahamas:

N/A

qatar:

Shared with vehicles, as dedicated lanes are rare.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

bahamas:

N/A

qatar:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

bahamas:

N/A

qatar:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

bahamas:

qatar:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bahamas:

N/A

qatar:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Bahamas	Qatar
Urban Areas: Standard	25 mph	60-80 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 mph	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	45 mph	100-120 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	45 mph	100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	45 mph	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	No highways	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	No highways	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	No highways	80 km/h
Speed Units	mph	km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits

Urban Areas: Standard

bahamas:

25 mph

qatar:

60-80 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

bahamas:

25 mph

qatar:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

bahamas:

45 mph

qatar:

100-120 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

bahamas:

45 mph

qatar:

100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

bahamas:

45 mph

qatar:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

bahamas:

No highways

qatar:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

bahamas:

No highways

qatar:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

bahamas:

No highways

qatar:

80 km/h

Speed Units

bahamas:

mph

qatar:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

bahamas:

qatar:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bahamas:

N/A

qatar:

Electronic signs display current limits

Signals

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	Bahamas		Qatar
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used		Not used in Qatar
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard		Arabic and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

bahamas:

Not used

qatar:

Not used in Qatar

Traffic Signs: Language

bahamas:

English; symbols are standard

qatar:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Bahamas		Qatar
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by location; check for signs		Permitted unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

bahamas:

Prohibited

qatar:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

bahamas:

Varies by location; check for signs

qatar:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Bahamas		Qatar
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, annual inspections required for all vehicles		Annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield		Displayed on the windshield

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

bahamas:

Yes, annual inspections required for all vehicles

qatar:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

bahamas:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

qatar:

Displayed on the windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Bahamas		Qatar
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the left and stop if necessary		Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

bahamas:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

qatar:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Bahamas	Qatar
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.00%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common; checkpoints used regularly
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Can be substantial; penalties are severe

Limits: General Drivers

bahamas:

0.08%

qatar:

0.00%

Limits: Professional Drivers

bahamas:

0.05%

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0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

bahamas:

0.00%; zero tolerance

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0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

bahamas:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

qatar:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Enforcement: Fines

bahamas:

Varies; can be substantial

qatar:

Can be substantial; penalties are severe

Roundabouts

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	Bahamas		Qatar
Signaling: Exiting	Signal left when preparing to exit		Signal right when preparing to exit

Signaling: Exiting

bahamas:

Signal left when preparing to exit

qatar:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Bahamas	Qatar
Contact: General Emergency	919	999
Contact: Traffic Police	911	999 or local authorities
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or contact private services

Contact: General Emergency

bahamas:

919

qatar:

999

Contact: Traffic Police

bahamas:

911

qatar:

999 or local authorities

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bahamas:

Check with your insurance provider

qatar:

Check with your insurance provider or contact private services

Penalties And Fines

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	Bahamas	Qatar
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; $50 to $500, points on license	Varies; can be substantial, point system applies
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Severe penalties; fines and imprisonment possible
Common Fines: Seat Belts	$25 to $200, points may apply	Minimum 500 QR
Common Fines: Phone Use	$50 to $300, points may apply	Minimum 500 QR, point system applies
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	$100 to $500, points on license	Minimum 6000 QR, point system applies
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; can also be paid online or by mail	Yes, or online payment options
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Payments should be timely to avoid additional penalties

Common Fines: Speeding

bahamas:

Varies; $50 to $500, points on license

qatar:

Varies; can be substantial, point system applies

Common Fines: Alcohol

bahamas:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

qatar:

Severe penalties; fines and imprisonment possible

Common Fines: Seat Belts

bahamas:

$25 to $200, points may apply

qatar:

Minimum 500 QR

Common Fines: Phone Use

bahamas:

$50 to $300, points may apply

qatar:

Minimum 500 QR, point system applies

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

bahamas:

$100 to $500, points on license

qatar:

Minimum 6000 QR, point system applies

Payment: On The Spot

bahamas:

Yes; can also be paid online or by mail

qatar:

Yes, or online payment options

Payment: Deadline

bahamas:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

qatar:

Payments should be timely to avoid additional penalties