Driving Differences: Barbados vs. Tonga Explained

Discover the essential contrasts in road regulations and practices between Barbados and Tonga. This comparison reveals significant variations in speed limits, overtaking rules, and traffic enforcement. Understanding these distinctions is vital for ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey in each unique driving environment.

barbadostonga

LEFT

Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in barbados is 71

1.923 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for barbados is 1.923 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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	Barbados	Tonga
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used in Barbados.	Often used to separate traffic directions.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not commonly used in Barbados.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Left	Allowed	Yes
Overtaking: On Right	Usually restricted, as traffic typically keeps left.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

barbados:

Not commonly used in Barbados.

tonga:

Often used to separate traffic directions.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

barbados:

Not commonly used in Barbados.

tonga:

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

Overtaking: On Left

barbados:

Allowed

tonga:

Yes

Overtaking: On Right

barbados:

Usually restricted, as traffic typically keeps left.

tonga:

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

Speeds Limits

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	Barbados	Tonga
Urban Areas: Standard	20-40 km/h	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	60 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	60 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	No specific highways with designated higher speed limits
Highways: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	No widespread use
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Possible in some cases	Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Urban Areas: Standard

barbados:

20-40 km/h

tonga:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

barbados:

20 km/h

tonga:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

barbados:

60 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

barbados:

60 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

barbados:

60 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

barbados:

80 km/h

tonga:

No specific highways with designated higher speed limits

Highways: Buses And Vans

barbados:

80 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

barbados:

80 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

barbados:

Yes

tonga:

No widespread use

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

barbados:

Possible in some cases

tonga:

Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Signals

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	Barbados	Tonga
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Barbados	Not commonly used in Tonga
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Use indicators appropriately
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	English and Tongan; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

barbados:

Not used in Barbados

tonga:

Not commonly used in Tonga

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

barbados:

Signal when exiting

tonga:

Use indicators appropriately

Traffic Signs: Language

barbados:

English; symbols are standard

tonga:

English and Tongan; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Barbados		Tonga
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed, follow traffic signals		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless signs indicate otherwise		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

barbados:

Not allowed, follow traffic signals

tonga:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

barbados:

Permitted unless signs indicate otherwise

tonga:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Barbados	Tonga
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Usually not required for non-residents	Required; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	N/A for non-resident vehicles	Displayed on windshield

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

barbados:

International Driving Permit recommended

tonga:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

barbados:

International Driving Permit recommended

tonga:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

barbados:

Usually not required for non-residents

tonga:

Required; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

barbados:

N/A for non-resident vehicles

tonga:

Displayed on windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Barbados		Tonga
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Use may be more frequent than in some countries, but typically for warnings		Less frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

barbados:

Use may be more frequent than in some countries, but typically for warnings

tonga:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Barbados	Tonga
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.02%; zero tolerance for underage drinking and driving	Zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints can be used	Common at specific times or checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines for offenses	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: Underage Drivers

barbados:

0.02%; zero tolerance for underage drinking and driving

tonga:

Zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

barbados:

Less common; checkpoints can be used

tonga:

Common at specific times or checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

barbados:

Substantial fines for offenses

tonga:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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	Barbados		Tonga
Lane Usage: Left	Use for subsequent exits, move to the right lane before the exit when safe		Use for subsequent exits, move to right lane before exit when safe

Lane Usage: Left

barbados:

Use for subsequent exits, move to the right lane before the exit when safe

tonga:

Use for subsequent exits, move to right lane before exit when safe

Emergency Services

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	Barbados	Tonga
Contact: General Emergency	211 or 911	911
Contact: Traffic Police	211	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider

Contact: General Emergency

barbados:

211 or 911

tonga:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

barbados:

211

tonga:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

barbados:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

tonga:

Check with your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Barbados	Tonga
Common Fines: Speeding	Typically imposed based on the degree of excess speed	Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines for not wearing seatbelts	Mandatory; fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for using phones without hands-free devices while driving	Fines for handheld phone use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Possible in some cases	Common; fines usually paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically have a time frame to pay	Immediate payment preferred

Common Fines: Speeding

barbados:

Typically imposed based on the degree of excess speed

tonga:

Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police

Common Fines: Alcohol

barbados:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

tonga:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

barbados:

Fines for not wearing seatbelts

tonga:

Mandatory; fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

barbados:

Fines for using phones without hands-free devices while driving

tonga:

Fines for handheld phone use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

barbados:

Fines and points on license

tonga:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

barbados:

Possible in some cases

tonga:

Common; fines usually paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

barbados:

Varies; typically have a time frame to pay

tonga:

Immediate payment preferred