Driving in Bhutan vs Malta: Key Safety Differences

When venturing abroad, understanding the nuances of road regulations is crucial for ensuring a secure journey. This comparison between Bhutan and Malta uncovers significant contrasts, from speed limits and traffic signals to the presence of dedicated lanes for buses and cyclists. Explore these vital distinctions to drive safely and confidently in each country.

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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	Malta
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the left edge on some divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Often used to indicate parking restrictions.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and emergency vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Shared use with caution, marked on roads.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
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.

malta:

Marks the left edge on some divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

bhutan:

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

malta:

Often used to indicate parking restrictions.

Bus Lanes: Presence

bhutan:

malta:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

bhutan:

N/A

malta:

Reserved for buses and emergency vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

bhutan:

N/A

malta:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

bhutan:

malta:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

bhutan:

N/A

malta:

Shared use with caution, marked on roads.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

bhutan:

N/A

malta:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

bhutan:

N/A

malta:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bhutan:

N/A

malta:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Bhutan	Malta
Urban Areas: Standard	30-50 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20-30 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	40-60 km/h	70 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	40-60 km/h	70 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	40-60 km/h	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	Up to 80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	Up to 80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	Up to 60 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation

Urban Areas: Standard

bhutan:

30-50 km/h

malta:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

bhutan:

20-30 km/h

malta:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

bhutan:

40-60 km/h

malta:

70 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

bhutan:

40-60 km/h

malta:

70 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

bhutan:

40-60 km/h

malta:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

bhutan:

Up to 80 km/h

malta:

80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

bhutan:

Up to 80 km/h

malta:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

bhutan:

Up to 60 km/h

malta:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bhutan:

N/A

malta:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

bhutan:

malta:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

bhutan:

Yes

malta:

Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation

Signals

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	Bhutan	Malta
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Bhutan	Not used in Malta
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	English and Maltese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangular-shaped with a white background or yellow.

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

bhutan:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

malta:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

bhutan:

Not used in Bhutan

malta:

Not used in Malta

Traffic Signs: Language

bhutan:

English; symbols are standard

malta:

English and Maltese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

bhutan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

malta:

Triangular-shaped with a white background or yellow.

Turns

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	Bhutan		Malta
U- Turns Allowed	Restricted; check for signs		Varies by location; check for signs

U- Turns Allowed

bhutan:

Restricted; check for signs

malta:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Bhutan	Malta
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on license plate or windshield.
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended, not mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended, not mandatory	Recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

bhutan:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

malta:

Displayed on license plate or windshield.

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

malta:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

malta:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Bhutan		Malta
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use in rural areas, reduced in urban settings		Less frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

bhutan:

Frequent use in rural areas, reduced in urban settings

malta:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Bhutan	Malta
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.04%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during events	Common; checkpoints used in some areas
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial and imprisonment possible	Reasonably enforced; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

bhutan:

0.08%

malta:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

bhutan:

0.04%

malta:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

bhutan:

0.00%

malta:

0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

bhutan:

Common, especially during events

malta:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

Enforcement: Fines

bhutan:

Substantial and imprisonment possible

malta:

Reasonably enforced; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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	Bhutan		Malta
Signaling: Exiting	Signal right when preparing to exit		Signal left when preparing to exit

Signaling: Exiting

bhutan:

Signal right when preparing to exit

malta:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Bhutan	Malta
Contact: General Emergency	113	112
Contact: Traffic Police	113	112 for emergencies
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with local providers or vehicle insurance	Check with your insurance provider or AA Malta
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended, not mandatory	Recommended but not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended, not mandatory	Recommended but not mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

bhutan:

113

malta:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

bhutan:

113

malta:

112 for emergencies

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bhutan:

Check with local providers or vehicle insurance

malta:

Check with your insurance provider or AA Malta

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

malta:

Recommended but not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

malta:

Recommended but not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Bhutan	Malta
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; often involves fines and points on license	Varies; typically €35 to €70, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines and possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines enforced	Typically around €50, points may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines enforced	Typically around €100, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	Typically around €100, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes	Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically immediate payment required	Varies; typically 15 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

bhutan:

Varies; often involves fines and points on license

malta:

Varies; typically €35 to €70, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

bhutan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

malta:

Varies; substantial fines and possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

bhutan:

Fines enforced

malta:

Typically around €50, points may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

bhutan:

Fines enforced

malta:

Typically around €100, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

bhutan:

Fines and points on license

malta:

Typically around €100, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

bhutan:

Yes

malta:

Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail

Payment: Deadline

bhutan:

Varies; typically immediate payment required

malta:

Varies; typically 15 days to pay