Driving in Brunei vs. Fiji: Key Safety Differences

When traveling between Brunei and Fiji, understanding the nuances of their road regulations is essential for a secure journey. Key distinctions include speed limits, overtaking rules, and alcohol limits, with Brunei enforcing a stricter zero-tolerance policy compared to Fiji's more lenient levels. Stay informed to navigate safely and confidently in both nations.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in brunei is 89

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Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for brunei is 0 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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	Brunei	Fiji
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the right 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.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning right.	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

brunei:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

fiji:

Centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

brunei:

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

fiji:

Centerline on two-way roads; overtaking permitted.

Overtaking: On Left

brunei:

Yes

fiji:

Overtaking: On Right

brunei:

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

fiji:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

brunei:

N/A

fiji:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

fiji:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Brunei	Fiji
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	50 kph
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	30 kph
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70-80 km/h	80 kph
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-80 km/h	70 kph
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	60 kph
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	100 kph
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90 kph
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	80 kph
Speed Units	km/h	kph
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

Urban Areas: Standard

brunei:

50 km/h

fiji:

50 kph

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

brunei:

40 km/h

fiji:

30 kph

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

70-80 km/h

fiji:

80 kph

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

brunei:

70-80 km/h

fiji:

70 kph

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

70-80 km/h

fiji:

60 kph

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

100 km/h

fiji:

100 kph

Highways: Buses And Vans

brunei:

100 km/h

fiji:

90 kph

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

80-100 km/h

fiji:

80 kph

Speed Units

brunei:

km/h

fiji:

kph

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

fiji:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

brunei:

Yes

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

Signals

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	Brunei	Fiji
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Brunei	Not used in Fiji
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; fines can apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Malay; English used for important signs	English; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

brunei:

Not used in Brunei

fiji:

Not used in Fiji

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

brunei:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

fiji:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines can apply

Traffic Signs: Language

brunei:

Malay; English used for important signs

fiji:

English; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Brunei		Fiji
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Not allowed.
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Allowed only where indicated by signs

Right Turn On Red

brunei:

Not allowed

fiji:

Not allowed.

U- Turns Allowed

brunei:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

fiji:

Allowed only where indicated by signs

Documentation

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	Brunei	Fiji
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annually required	Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Not used	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Not mandatory

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

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

fiji:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

fiji:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

brunei:

Annually required

fiji:

Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

brunei:

Not used

fiji:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

fiji:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Brunei		Fiji
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Often used for greetings or to alert pedestrians and other vehicles

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

brunei:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

fiji:

Often used for greetings or to alert pedestrians and other vehicles

Alcohol

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	Brunei	Fiji
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common; checkpoints frequently used
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial fines, potential loss of license

Limits: General Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

fiji:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

fiji:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

brunei:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

fiji:

Common; checkpoints frequently used

Enforcement: Fines

brunei:

Varies; can be substantial

fiji:

Substantial fines, potential loss of license

Roundabouts

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	Brunei		Fiji
Signaling: Exiting	Signal left when preparing to exit		Signal right when preparing to exit

Signaling: Exiting

brunei:

Signal left when preparing to exit

fiji:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Brunei	Fiji
Contact: General Emergency	991	911
Contact: Traffic Police	993	911 for emergencies; *000 for non-emergencies on mobile phones
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Contact your insurance provider

Contact: General Emergency

brunei:

991

fiji:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

brunei:

993

fiji:

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

Contact: Roadside Assistance

brunei:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

fiji:

Contact your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Brunei	Fiji
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; B$50 to B$500, points on license	Varies; $50 to $500
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	B$150	Mandatory; fines can apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	B$300	Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	B$250	Fines apply; obey signals
Payment: On The Spot	Yes	Yes; fines can be issued at the scene
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days

Common Fines: Speeding

brunei:

Varies; B$50 to B$500, points on license

fiji:

Varies; $50 to $500

Common Fines: Alcohol

brunei:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

fiji:

Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

brunei:

B$150

fiji:

Mandatory; fines can apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

brunei:

B$300

fiji:

Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

brunei:

B$250

fiji:

Fines apply; obey signals

Payment: On The Spot

brunei:

Yes

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

Payment: Deadline

brunei:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

fiji:

Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days