Driving in Bhutan vs. Myanmar: Key Differences Explained

When exploring the varied road rules of Bhutan and Myanmar, drivers encounter intriguing contrasts that influence safety on the journey. From driving on different sides to speed limits and alcohol regulations, understanding these distinctions is essential for a secure experience. Discover how these two nations prioritize vehicular safety in unique ways.

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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	Myanmar
Driving Side	Left	Right
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	No	No, overtaking is on the right.
Overtaking: On Right	Yes	Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Driving Side

bhutan:

Left

myanmar:

Right

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

bhutan:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

myanmar:

Marks the edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

bhutan:

myanmar:

No, overtaking is on the right.

Overtaking: On Right

bhutan:

Yes

myanmar:

Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.

Bus Lanes: Presence

bhutan:

myanmar:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

bhutan:

N/A

myanmar:

Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

bhutan:

N/A

myanmar:

Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

bhutan:

N/A

myanmar:

Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

bhutan:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

bhutan:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bhutan:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Bhutan	Myanmar
Urban Areas: Standard	30-50 km/h	30-40 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20-30 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	40-60 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	40-60 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	40-60 km/h	50 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	Up to 80 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	Up to 80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	Up to 60 km/h	70 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

bhutan:

30-50 km/h

myanmar:

30-40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

bhutan:

20-30 km/h

myanmar:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

bhutan:

40-60 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

bhutan:

40-60 km/h

myanmar:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

bhutan:

40-60 km/h

myanmar:

50 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

bhutan:

Up to 80 km/h

myanmar:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

bhutan:

Up to 80 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

bhutan:

Up to 60 km/h

myanmar:

70 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bhutan:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

bhutan:

myanmar:

Yes

Signals

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	Bhutan	Myanmar
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Bhutan	Not used in Myanmar
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	Burmese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

bhutan:

Not used in Bhutan

myanmar:

Not used in Myanmar

Traffic Signs: Language

bhutan:

English; symbols are standard

myanmar:

Burmese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

bhutan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

myanmar:

Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Turns

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	Bhutan		Myanmar
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Prohibited unless permitted by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Restricted; check for signs		Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Right Turn On Red

bhutan:

Not allowed

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

bhutan:

Restricted; check for signs

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Documentation

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	Bhutan	Myanmar
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Yes, periodic inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended, not mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended, not mandatory	Recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

bhutan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

myanmar:

Yes, periodic inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

bhutan:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

myanmar:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Bhutan		Myanmar
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use in rural areas, reduced in urban settings		Moderate use, more common in cities
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the left and stop if necessary		Move to the side and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

bhutan:

Frequent use in rural areas, reduced in urban settings

myanmar:

Moderate use, more common in cities

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

bhutan:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

myanmar:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Bhutan	Myanmar
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.07%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.04%	0.03%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during events	Less common; often during festivals
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial and imprisonment possible	Varies by severity; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can lead to arrest and fines

Limits: General Drivers

bhutan:

0.08%

myanmar:

0.07%

Limits: Professional Drivers

bhutan:

0.04%

myanmar:

0.03%

Enforcement: Random Checks

bhutan:

Common, especially during events

myanmar:

Less common; often during festivals

Enforcement: Fines

bhutan:

Substantial and imprisonment possible

myanmar:

Varies by severity; can be substantial

Test Refusal

bhutan:

Can result in license suspension

myanmar:

Can lead to arrest and fines

Emergency Services

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	Bhutan	Myanmar
Contact: General Emergency	113	199
Contact: Traffic Police	113	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with local providers or vehicle insurance	Available through some insurance providers
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended, not mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended, not mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

bhutan:

113

myanmar:

199

Contact: Traffic Police

bhutan:

113

myanmar:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bhutan:

Check with local providers or vehicle insurance

myanmar:

Available through some insurance providers

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Bhutan	Myanmar
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; often involves fines and points on license	Varies; small fines for minor overshoots
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines enforced	Fine enforced; mandatory use
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines enforced	Fines for usage while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	Fines applied for violations
Payment: On The Spot	Yes	Possible; else must be paid at office
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically immediate payment required	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

bhutan:

Varies; often involves fines and points on license

myanmar:

Varies; small fines for minor overshoots

Common Fines: Alcohol

bhutan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

myanmar:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

bhutan:

Fines enforced

myanmar:

Fine enforced; mandatory use

Common Fines: Phone Use

bhutan:

Fines enforced

myanmar:

Fines for usage while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

bhutan:

Fines and points on license

myanmar:

Fines applied for violations

Payment: On The Spot

bhutan:

Yes

myanmar:

Possible; else must be paid at office

Payment: Deadline

bhutan:

Varies; typically immediate payment required

myanmar:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay