Driving Safety: Bhutan vs. Uganda Insights

When navigating the roads of Bhutan and Uganda, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that influence their travel experiences. Key highlights include Bhutan's stricter speed limits and absence of bus lanes, contrasted with Uganda’s allowance for overtaking on the right and mandatory bus lane usage. Understanding these variances is crucial for ensuring a secure journey in either nation.

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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	Uganda
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks division of opposing traffic lanes.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Used to separate lanes of opposing traffic; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Left	No	Yes
Overtaking: On Right	Yes	Not allowed
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Primarily for bicycles where available.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Limited
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Signs indicate specific limits where applicable.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

bhutan:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

uganda:

Marks division of opposing traffic lanes.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

bhutan:

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

uganda:

Used to separate lanes of opposing traffic; passing permitted when safe.

Overtaking: On Left

bhutan:

uganda:

Yes

Overtaking: On Right

bhutan:

Yes

uganda:

Not allowed

Bus Lanes: Presence

bhutan:

uganda:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

bhutan:

N/A

uganda:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

bhutan:

N/A

uganda:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

bhutan:

uganda:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

bhutan:

N/A

uganda:

Primarily for bicycles where available.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

bhutan:

N/A

uganda:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

bhutan:

uganda:

Limited

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bhutan:

N/A

uganda:

Signs indicate specific limits where applicable.

Speeds Limits

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	Bhutan	Uganda
Urban Areas: Standard	30-50 km/h	50 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	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	40-60 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	Up to 80 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	Up to 80 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	Up to 60 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Limited
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Signs indicate specific limits where applicable.
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common; often enforced by traffic police

Urban Areas: Standard

bhutan:

30-50 km/h

uganda:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

bhutan:

20-30 km/h

uganda:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

bhutan:

40-60 km/h

uganda:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

bhutan:

40-60 km/h

uganda:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

bhutan:

40-60 km/h

uganda:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

bhutan:

Up to 80 km/h

uganda:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

bhutan:

Up to 80 km/h

uganda:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

bhutan:

Up to 60 km/h

uganda:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

bhutan:

uganda:

Limited

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bhutan:

N/A

uganda:

Signs indicate specific limits where applicable.

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

bhutan:

uganda:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

bhutan:

Yes

uganda:

Common; often enforced by traffic police

Signals

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	Bhutan		Uganda
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Bhutan		Not used in Uganda
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background		Sometimes diamond-shaped, backgrounds may vary

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

bhutan:

Not used in Bhutan

uganda:

Not used in Uganda

Traffic Signs: Warning

bhutan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

uganda:

Sometimes diamond-shaped, backgrounds may vary

Turns

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	Bhutan		Uganda
U- Turns Allowed	Restricted; check for signs		Allowed where not prohibited by signage

U- Turns Allowed

bhutan:

Restricted; check for signs

uganda:

Allowed where not prohibited by signage

Documentation

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	Bhutan	Uganda
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Mandatory annual inspection
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on vehicle windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended, not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended, not mandatory	Not mandatory

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

bhutan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

uganda:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

bhutan:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

uganda:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

bhutan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

uganda:

Mandatory annual inspection

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

bhutan:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

uganda:

Displayed on vehicle windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

uganda:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

uganda:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Bhutan		Uganda
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use in rural areas, reduced in urban settings		Frequent use in certain situations

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

bhutan:

Frequent use in rural areas, reduced in urban settings

uganda:

Frequent use in certain situations

Alcohol

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	Bhutan	Uganda
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.04%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance applies
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during events	Implemented with checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial and imprisonment possible	Fines can be substantial

Limits: Professional Drivers

bhutan:

0.04%

uganda:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

bhutan:

0.00%

uganda:

0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance applies

Enforcement: Random Checks

bhutan:

Common, especially during events

uganda:

Implemented with checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

bhutan:

Substantial and imprisonment possible

uganda:

Fines can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Bhutan	Uganda
Contact: General Emergency	113	999
Contact: Traffic Police	113	Contact local authorities
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with local providers or vehicle insurance	Available through local providers or insurance companies
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended, not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended, not mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

bhutan:

113

uganda:

999

Contact: Traffic Police

bhutan:

113

uganda:

Contact local authorities

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bhutan:

Check with local providers or vehicle insurance

uganda:

Available through local providers or insurance companies

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

uganda:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bhutan:

Recommended, not mandatory

uganda:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Bhutan	Uganda
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; often involves fines and points on license	Varies; fines can be substantial, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Severe penalties including fines and possibly jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines enforced	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines enforced	Fines and potential license suspension
Payment: On The Spot	Yes	Common in some cases
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically immediate payment required	Varies; pay by deadline indicated on ticket

Common Fines: Speeding

bhutan:

Varies; often involves fines and points on license

uganda:

Varies; fines can be substantial, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

bhutan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

uganda:

Severe penalties including fines and possibly jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

bhutan:

Fines enforced

uganda:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

bhutan:

Fines enforced

uganda:

Fines and potential license suspension

Payment: On The Spot

bhutan:

Yes

uganda:

Common in some cases

Payment: Deadline

bhutan:

Varies; typically immediate payment required

uganda:

Varies; pay by deadline indicated on ticket