Driving in Bahrain vs. Oman: Key Safety Differences

Explore the fascinating contrasts in road regulations between Bahrain and Oman, two neighboring countries with unique driving norms. Key distinctions include speed limits, lane markings, and the use of emergency equipment. Understanding these variations is essential for ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey while navigating their diverse landscapes.

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Driving Side

The driving side in bahrain is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in bahrain is 76

0.531 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for bahrain is 0.531 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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	Bahrain	Oman
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Indicates separation, no crossing unless during emergencies.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Typically used to indicate a turning lane or lane merging.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not allowed unless in multi-lane roads.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas	List length: 4	List length: 5
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses during peak hours.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes, but limited.	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Primarily on designated routes.	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and white lines.	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

bahrain:

Indicates separation, no crossing unless during emergencies.

oman:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

bahrain:

Typically used to indicate a turning lane or lane merging.

oman:

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

Overtaking: On Right

bahrain:

Generally not allowed unless in multi-lane roads.

oman:

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

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas

bahrain:

List length: 4

oman:

List length: 5

Bus Lanes: Presence

bahrain:

Yes

oman:

Bus Lanes: Usage

bahrain:

Reserved for buses during peak hours.

oman:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

bahrain:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

oman:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

bahrain:

Yes, but limited.

oman:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

bahrain:

Primarily on designated routes.

oman:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

bahrain:

Bicycle symbols and white lines.

oman:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

bahrain:

N/A

oman:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bahrain:

N/A

oman:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Bahrain	Oman
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30-40 km/h	40 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, both on-the-spot and mailed fines	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

bahrain:

50 km/h

oman:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

bahrain:

30-40 km/h

oman:

40 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

bahrain:

100-120 km/h

oman:

120 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

bahrain:

80-100 km/h

oman:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bahrain:

N/A

oman:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

bahrain:

Yes, both on-the-spot and mailed fines

oman:

Yes

Signals

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	Bahrain	Oman
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Bahrain	Not used in Oman
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged in residential areas	Unnecessary use discouraged
Horn Usage: Penalties	Fines for misuse	Fines may apply for misuse
Headlight Flash: Usage	To warn other drivers of your presence	To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking
Headlight Flash: Prohibited Usage	Used as a signal of road rage or aggression	Not to be used to signal other messages
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic and English; symbols are standard	Arabic; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with a red border	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

bahrain:

Not used in Bahrain

oman:

Not used in Oman

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

bahrain:

Signal when entering and exiting

oman:

Signal when exiting

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

bahrain:

Unnecessary use discouraged in residential areas

oman:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Horn Usage: Penalties

bahrain:

Fines for misuse

oman:

Fines may apply for misuse

Headlight Flash: Usage

bahrain:

To warn other drivers of your presence

oman:

To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking

Headlight Flash: Prohibited Usage

bahrain:

Used as a signal of road rage or aggression

oman:

Not to be used to signal other messages

Traffic Signs: Language

bahrain:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

oman:

Arabic; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

bahrain:

Triangular with a red border

oman:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Bahrain		Oman
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless indicated by a sign		Not typically allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless no U-turn sign is present		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

bahrain:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign

oman:

Not typically allowed

U- Turns Allowed

bahrain:

Permitted unless no U-turn sign is present

oman:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Bahrain	Oman
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit often required	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspections mandatory	Regular inspection required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended, but not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended, but not mandatory	Recommended

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

bahrain:

International Driving Permit often required

oman:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

bahrain:

International Driving Permit required

oman:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

bahrain:

Annual vehicle inspections mandatory

oman:

Regular inspection required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bahrain:

Recommended, but not mandatory

oman:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bahrain:

Recommended, but not mandatory

oman:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Bahrain		Oman
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate horn use compared to some countries		Use more frequent compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

bahrain:

Moderate horn use compared to some countries

oman:

Use more frequent compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Bahrain	Oman
Zero Tolerance: Drugs	Zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol	Zero tolerance for driving under the influence of drugs
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during nighttime	Common
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; both fines and imprisonment possible	Substantial fines
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and legal actions	Can result in license suspension and heavy penalties

Zero Tolerance: Drugs

bahrain:

Zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol

oman:

Zero tolerance for driving under the influence of drugs

Enforcement: Random Checks

bahrain:

Common, especially during nighttime

oman:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

bahrain:

Substantial; both fines and imprisonment possible

oman:

Substantial fines

Test Refusal

bahrain:

Can result in license suspension and legal actions

oman:

Can result in license suspension and heavy penalties

Emergency Services

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	Bahrain	Oman
Contact: General Emergency	999	9999
Contact: Traffic Police	999	9999
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended, but not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended, but not mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

bahrain:

999

oman:

9999

Contact: Traffic Police

bahrain:

999

oman:

9999

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bahrain:

Contact your insurance provider

oman:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bahrain:

Recommended, but not mandatory

oman:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bahrain:

Recommended, but not mandatory

oman:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Bahrain	Oman
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; substantial fines, possible license suspension	Varies; fines can be substantial
Common Fines: Alcohol	High fines, possible imprisonment	Substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines for non-compliance	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines applicable for using mobile phones while driving	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Heavy fines, possible license points	Fines can be substantial
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines can also be paid online	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15-30 days to pay	Varies; ensure timely payment

Common Fines: Speeding

bahrain:

Varies; substantial fines, possible license suspension

oman:

Varies; fines can be substantial

Common Fines: Alcohol

bahrain:

High fines, possible imprisonment

oman:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

bahrain:

Fines for non-compliance

oman:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

bahrain:

Fines applicable for using mobile phones while driving

oman:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

bahrain:

Heavy fines, possible license points

oman:

Fines can be substantial

Payment: On The Spot

bahrain:

Possible; fines can also be paid online

oman:

Common

Payment: Deadline

bahrain:

Varies; typically 15-30 days to pay

oman:

Varies; ensure timely payment