Driving in Bhutan vs. Fiji: Safety Tips for Travelers

When comparing the road regulations of Bhutan and Fiji, distinct variations emerge that impact driving experiences and safety. From speed limits to lane markings, both nations showcase unique traffic norms. Understanding these contrasts can ensure a safer and more enjoyable journey in either country, emphasizing the importance of adapting to local driving customs..

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in bhutan is 64

0.758 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for bhutan is 0.758 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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	Bhutan	Fiji
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Centerline on two-way roads; overtaking permitted.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

bhutan:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

fiji:

Centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

bhutan:

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

fiji:

Centerline on two-way roads; overtaking permitted.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

bhutan:

N/A

fiji:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bhutan:

N/A

fiji:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Bhutan	Fiji
Urban Areas: Standard	30-50 km/h	50 kph
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20-30 km/h	30 kph
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	40-60 km/h	80 kph
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	40-60 km/h	70 kph
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	40-60 km/h	60 kph
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	Up to 80 km/h	100 kph
Highways: Buses And Vans	Up to 80 km/h	90 kph
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	Up to 60 km/h	80 kph
Speed Units	km/h	kph
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

Urban Areas: Standard

bhutan:

30-50 km/h

fiji:

50 kph

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

bhutan:

20-30 km/h

fiji:

30 kph

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

bhutan:

40-60 km/h

fiji:

80 kph

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

bhutan:

40-60 km/h

fiji:

70 kph

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

bhutan:

40-60 km/h

fiji:

60 kph

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

bhutan:

Up to 80 km/h

fiji:

100 kph

Highways: Buses And Vans

bhutan:

Up to 80 km/h

fiji:

90 kph

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

bhutan:

Up to 60 km/h

fiji:

80 kph

Speed Units

bhutan:

km/h

fiji:

kph

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bhutan:

N/A

fiji:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

bhutan:

fiji:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

bhutan:

Yes

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

Signals

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	Bhutan		Fiji
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Bhutan		Not used in Fiji
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply		Unnecessary use discouraged; fines can apply

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

bhutan:

Not used in Bhutan

fiji:

Not used in Fiji

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

bhutan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

fiji:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines can apply

Turns

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	Bhutan		Fiji
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Not allowed.
U- Turns Allowed	Restricted; check for signs		Allowed only where indicated by signs

Right Turn On Red

bhutan:

Not allowed

fiji:

Not allowed.

U- Turns Allowed

bhutan:

Restricted; check for signs

fiji:

Allowed only where indicated by signs

Documentation

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	Bhutan	Fiji
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended, not mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended, not mandatory	Not mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

bhutan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

fiji:

Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

bhutan:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

fiji:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

fiji:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

fiji:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Bhutan		Fiji
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use in rural areas, reduced in urban settings		Often used for greetings or to alert pedestrians and other vehicles

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

bhutan:

Frequent use in rural areas, reduced in urban settings

fiji:

Often used for greetings or to alert pedestrians and other vehicles

Alcohol

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	Bhutan	Fiji
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.04%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during events	Common; checkpoints frequently used
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial and imprisonment possible	Substantial fines, potential loss of license

Limits: Professional Drivers

bhutan:

0.04%

fiji:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

bhutan:

0.00%

fiji:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

bhutan:

Common, especially during events

fiji:

Common; checkpoints frequently used

Enforcement: Fines

bhutan:

Substantial and imprisonment possible

fiji:

Substantial fines, potential loss of license

Emergency Services

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	Bhutan	Fiji
Contact: General Emergency	113	911
Contact: Traffic Police	113	911 for emergencies; *000 for non-emergencies on mobile phones
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with local providers or vehicle insurance	Contact your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended, not mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended, not mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

bhutan:

113

fiji:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

bhutan:

113

fiji:

911 for emergencies; *000 for non-emergencies on mobile phones

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bhutan:

Check with local providers or vehicle insurance

fiji:

Contact your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

fiji:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

fiji:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Bhutan	Fiji
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; often involves fines and points on license	Varies; $50 to $500
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines enforced	Mandatory; fines can apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines enforced	Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	Fines apply; obey signals
Payment: On The Spot	Yes	Yes; fines can be issued at the scene
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically immediate payment required	Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days

Common Fines: Speeding

bhutan:

Varies; often involves fines and points on license

fiji:

Varies; $50 to $500

Common Fines: Alcohol

bhutan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

fiji:

Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

bhutan:

Fines enforced

fiji:

Mandatory; fines can apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

bhutan:

Fines enforced

fiji:

Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

bhutan:

Fines and points on license

fiji:

Fines apply; obey signals

Payment: On The Spot

bhutan:

Yes

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

Payment: Deadline

bhutan:

Varies; typically immediate payment required

fiji:

Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days