Driving in Brunei vs. Finland: Key Differences Explained

Exploring the distinct driving regulations in Brunei and Finland reveals fascinating contrasts that can impact your travel experience. From driving sides to speed limits and emergency protocols, each nation possesses unique rules that prioritize road safety. Understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey abroad.

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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	Finland
Driving Side	Left	Right
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the right edge on divided roads.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning right.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use leftmost lane.	Use rightmost lane.
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	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Driving Side

brunei:

Left

finland:

Right

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

brunei:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

finland:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

brunei:

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

finland:

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

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

brunei:

Use leftmost lane.

finland:

Use rightmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

brunei:

finland:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

finland:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

finland:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

brunei:

finland:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

finland:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

finland:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

brunei:

N/A

finland:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

brunei:

finland:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

finland:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Brunei	Finland
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	30-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70-80 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-80 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	100-120 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

brunei:

40 km/h

finland:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

70-80 km/h

finland:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

brunei:

70-80 km/h

finland:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

70-80 km/h

finland:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

100 km/h

finland:

100-120 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

brunei:

finland:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

finland:

Electronic signs display current limits

Signals

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	Brunei	Finland
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Brunei	Not commonly used
Traffic Signs: Language	Malay; English used for important signs	Finnish and Swedish; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangular-shaped with a yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

brunei:

Not used in Brunei

finland:

Not commonly used

Traffic Signs: Language

brunei:

Malay; English used for important signs

finland:

Finnish and Swedish; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

brunei:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

finland:

Triangular-shaped with a yellow background

Turns

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	Brunei		Finland
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Not generally allowed

Right Turn On Red

brunei:

Not allowed

finland:

Not generally allowed

Documentation

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	Brunei	Finland
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted with International Driving Permit, or official translation
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annually required	Mandatory; must display valid inspection sticker
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Not used	Displayed on license plate or windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory for certain situations

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

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

finland:

Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

finland:

Accepted with International Driving Permit, or official translation

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

brunei:

Annually required

finland:

Mandatory; must display valid inspection sticker

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

brunei:

Not used

finland:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

finland:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

brunei:

Not mandatory

finland:

Mandatory for certain situations

Road Etiquette

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	Brunei		Finland
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the left and stop if necessary		Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

brunei:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

finland:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Brunei	Finland
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common; checkpoints used
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Results in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

finland:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

finland:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

brunei:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

finland:

Common; checkpoints used

Enforcement: Fines

brunei:

Varies; can be substantial

finland:

Can be substantial

Test Refusal

brunei:

Can result in license suspension

finland:

Results in license suspension

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Exiting

brunei:

Signal left when preparing to exit

finland:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Brunei	Finland
Contact: General Emergency	991	112
Contact: Traffic Police	993	Contact through 112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider or Autoliitto
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory, recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory, recommended

Contact: General Emergency

brunei:

991

finland:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

brunei:

993

finland:

Contact through 112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

brunei:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

finland:

Check with your insurance provider or Autoliitto

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

finland:

Mandatory, recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

finland:

Mandatory, recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Brunei	Finland
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; B$50 to B$500, points on license	Varies; fines based on income
Common Fines: Seat Belts	B$150	Fines apply, typically €85
Common Fines: Phone Use	B$300	Fines apply, typically €100
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	B$250	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Yes	Possible; usually drive must pay later
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

brunei:

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

finland:

Varies; fines based on income

Common Fines: Seat Belts

brunei:

B$150

finland:

Fines apply, typically €85

Common Fines: Phone Use

brunei:

B$300

finland:

Fines apply, typically €100

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

brunei:

B$250

finland:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

brunei:

Yes

finland:

Possible; usually drive must pay later

Payment: Deadline

brunei:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

finland:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay