Driving in Brunei vs. Greece: Key Safety Differences

As you prepare to navigate the roads of Brunei and Greece, understanding their unique traffic regulations becomes vital for your journey. From driving on opposite sides to varying speed limits and road etiquettes, each country presents distinct challenges. Familiarize yourself with these crucial aspects to ensure a secure and enjoyable driving experience 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	Greece
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	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable

Driving Side

brunei:

Left

greece:

Right

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

brunei:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

greece:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

brunei:

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

greece:

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

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

brunei:

Use leftmost lane.

greece:

Use rightmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

brunei:

greece:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

greece:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

greece:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

brunei:

greece:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

greece:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

greece:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

brunei:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Brunei	Greece
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70-80 km/h	90 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	130 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

brunei:

40 km/h

greece:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

70-80 km/h

greece:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

brunei:

70-80 km/h

greece:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

70-80 km/h

greece:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

100 km/h

greece:

130 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

80-100 km/h

greece:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

greece:

Not applicable

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

brunei:

Yes

greece:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Signals

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	Brunei	Greece
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Brunei	Not used in Greece
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary
Traffic Signs: Language	Malay; English used for important signs	Greek and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

brunei:

Not used in Brunei

greece:

Not used in Greece

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

brunei:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

greece:

Discouraged in urban areas unless necessary

Traffic Signs: Language

brunei:

Malay; English used for important signs

greece:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

brunei:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

greece:

Triangle-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Brunei		Greece
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Varies by locality; check for signs

U- Turns Allowed

brunei:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

greece:

Varies by locality; check for signs

Documentation

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	Brunei	Greece
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annually required	Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required
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

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

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

greece:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

greece:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

brunei:

Annually required

greece:

Yes, periodic vehicle inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

brunei:

Not used

greece:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

greece:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

brunei:

Not mandatory

greece:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Brunei		Greece
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

greece:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Brunei	Greece
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common; police may set up roadblocks
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

Limits: General Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

greece:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

greece:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

brunei:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

greece:

Common; police may set up roadblocks

Test Refusal

brunei:

Can result in license suspension

greece:

Can result in license suspension and potential penalties

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Exiting

brunei:

Signal left when preparing to exit

greece:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Brunei	Greece
Contact: General Emergency	991	112
Contact: Traffic Police	993	100
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	10400 for ELPA assistance
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

brunei:

991

greece:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

brunei:

993

greece:

100

Contact: Roadside Assistance

brunei:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

greece:

10400 for ELPA assistance

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

greece:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

greece:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Brunei	Greece
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; B$50 to B$500, points on license	Varies; €40 to €700, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	B$150	€350, points on license
Common Fines: Phone Use	B$300	€100, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	B$250	€350, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes	Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically 10 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

brunei:

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

greece:

Varies; €40 to €700, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

brunei:

B$150

greece:

€350, points on license

Common Fines: Phone Use

brunei:

B$300

greece:

€100, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

brunei:

B$250

greece:

€350, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

brunei:

Yes

greece:

Yes; usually paid immediately or within a few days

Payment: Deadline

brunei:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

greece:

Varies; typically 10 days to pay