Driving in the Bahamas vs. Taiwan: Key Differences

Explore the driving landscape of the Bahamas and Taiwan, where distinct regulations and road customs shape the experience behind the wheel. Key contrasts include driving sides, overtaking rules, and speed limits, which can significantly impact your safety and navigation abroad. Stay informed to ensure a smooth journey in these diverse regions.

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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	Taiwan
Driving Side	Left	Right
Overtaking: On Right	Not allowed.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is 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; 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.

Driving Side

bahamas:

Left

taiwan:

Right

Overtaking: On Right

bahamas:

Not allowed.

taiwan:

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

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

bahamas:

Use leftmost lane.

taiwan:

Use rightmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

bahamas:

Not common.

taiwan:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

bahamas:

N/A

taiwan:

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

Bus Lanes: Markings

bahamas:

N/A

taiwan:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

bahamas:

taiwan:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

bahamas:

N/A

taiwan:

Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

bahamas:

N/A

taiwan:

Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

bahamas:

taiwan:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

bahamas:

N/A

taiwan:

Minimum two or more occupants during peak times

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

bahamas:

taiwan:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bahamas:

N/A

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Bahamas	Taiwan
Urban Areas: Standard	25 mph	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 mph	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	45 mph	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	45 mph	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	45 mph	50-70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	No highways	90-110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	No highways	90-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	No highways	80-90 km/h
Speed Units	mph	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	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Urban Areas: Standard

bahamas:

25 mph

taiwan:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

bahamas:

25 mph

taiwan:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

bahamas:

45 mph

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

bahamas:

45 mph

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

bahamas:

45 mph

taiwan:

50-70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

bahamas:

No highways

taiwan:

90-110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

bahamas:

No highways

taiwan:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

bahamas:

No highways

taiwan:

80-90 km/h

Speed Units

bahamas:

mph

taiwan:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

bahamas:

taiwan:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bahamas:

N/A

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

bahamas:

Yes

taiwan:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Signals

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	Bahamas		Taiwan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used		Not used in Taiwan
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard		Mandarin; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

bahamas:

Not used

taiwan:

Not used in Taiwan

Traffic Signs: Language

bahamas:

English; symbols are standard

taiwan:

Mandarin; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Bahamas		Taiwan
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by location; check for signs		Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

Right Turn On Red

bahamas:

Prohibited

taiwan:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

bahamas:

Varies by location; check for signs

taiwan:

Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

Documentation

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	Bahamas	Taiwan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, annual inspections required for all vehicles	Yes, periodic inspections mandatory

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

bahamas:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

taiwan:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

bahamas:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

taiwan:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

bahamas:

Yes, annual inspections required for all vehicles

taiwan:

Yes, periodic inspections mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Bahamas		Taiwan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use in busy areas
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the left and stop if necessary		Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

bahamas:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

taiwan:

Frequent use in busy areas

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

bahamas:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

taiwan:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Bahamas	Taiwan
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.03%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.03%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common, especially during holidays
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Heavy fines imposed
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fine

Limits: General Drivers

bahamas:

0.08%

taiwan:

0.03%

Limits: Professional Drivers

bahamas:

0.05%

taiwan:

0.03%

Enforcement: Random Checks

bahamas:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

taiwan:

Common, especially during holidays

Enforcement: Fines

bahamas:

Varies; can be substantial

taiwan:

Heavy fines imposed

Test Refusal

bahamas:

Can result in license suspension

taiwan:

Can result in license suspension and fine

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Exiting

bahamas:

Signal left when preparing to exit

taiwan:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Bahamas	Taiwan
Contact: General Emergency	919	119
Contact: Traffic Police	911	Varies by district; inquire locally
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Available via insurance or specialized companies

Contact: General Emergency

bahamas:

919

taiwan:

119

Contact: Traffic Police

bahamas:

911

taiwan:

Varies by district; inquire locally

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bahamas:

Check with your insurance provider

taiwan:

Available via insurance or specialized companies

Penalties And Fines

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	Bahamas	Taiwan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; $50 to $500, points on license	Varies; NT$1,600 to NT$6,000, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Steep fines, possible license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	$25 to $200, points may apply	NT$1,500, points in some cases
Common Fines: Phone Use	$50 to $300, points may apply	NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	$100 to $500, points on license	NT$2,700, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; can also be paid online or by mail	Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately

Common Fines: Speeding

bahamas:

Varies; $50 to $500, points on license

taiwan:

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

Common Fines: Alcohol

bahamas:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

taiwan:

Steep fines, possible license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

bahamas:

$25 to $200, points may apply

taiwan:

NT$1,500, points in some cases

Common Fines: Phone Use

bahamas:

$50 to $300, points may apply

taiwan:

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

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

bahamas:

$100 to $500, points on license

taiwan:

NT$2,700, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

bahamas:

Yes; can also be paid online or by mail

taiwan:

Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately