Driving in Brunei vs. Ireland: Key Differences to Know

When navigating the roads of Brunei and Ireland, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that influence their overall experience. Key variations include speed limits, overtaking rules, and the presence of dedicated lanes for buses and cyclists. Understanding these nuances is essential for ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey in either country.

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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	Ireland
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the right edge on divided roads.	Marks areas where passing is not allowed.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Used as centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No, overtake on the right.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning right.	Yes, standard overtaking side.
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: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

brunei:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

ireland:

Marks areas where passing is not allowed.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

brunei:

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

ireland:

Used as centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Overtaking: On Left

brunei:

Yes

ireland:

No, overtake on the right.

Overtaking: On Right

brunei:

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

ireland:

Yes, standard overtaking side.

Bus Lanes: Presence

brunei:

ireland:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

ireland:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

ireland:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

brunei:

ireland:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

ireland:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

ireland:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

brunei:

N/A

ireland:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

ireland:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Brunei	Ireland
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70-80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	80-90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	More common; fines can be issued on the spot.

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

brunei:

40 km/h

ireland:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

70-80 km/h

ireland:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

brunei:

70-80 km/h

ireland:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

70-80 km/h

ireland:

80-90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

100 km/h

ireland:

120 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

80-100 km/h

ireland:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

ireland:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

brunei:

Yes

ireland:

More common; fines can be issued on the spot.

Signals

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	Brunei	Ireland
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Brunei	Indicates the light is about to turn green.
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Signal when entering and exiting
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Use between 11:30pm and 7:00am is generally prohibited in residential areas.
Traffic Signs: Language	Malay; English used for important signs	English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangles with red borders

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

brunei:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

ireland:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

brunei:

Not used in Brunei

ireland:

Indicates the light is about to turn green.

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

brunei:

Signal when exiting

ireland:

Signal when entering and exiting

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

brunei:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

ireland:

Use between 11:30pm and 7:00am is generally prohibited in residential areas.

Traffic Signs: Language

brunei:

Malay; English used for important signs

ireland:

English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

brunei:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

ireland:

Triangles with red borders

Documentation

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	Brunei	Ireland
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	Compulsory for vehicles older than four years; NCT certificate required.
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Not used	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Required
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

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

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

ireland:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

ireland:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

brunei:

Annually required

ireland:

Compulsory for vehicles older than four years; NCT certificate required.

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

brunei:

Not used

ireland:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

ireland:

Required

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

brunei:

Not mandatory

ireland:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Alcohol

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	Brunei	Ireland
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used in some areas	Random breath testing is common.

Limits: General Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

ireland:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

ireland:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

brunei:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

ireland:

Random breath testing is common.

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Exiting

brunei:

Signal left when preparing to exit

ireland:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Brunei	Ireland
Contact: General Emergency	991	112 or 999
Contact: Traffic Police	993	112 or 999
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider or AA Ireland
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Required

Contact: General Emergency

brunei:

991

ireland:

112 or 999

Contact: Traffic Police

brunei:

993

ireland:

112 or 999

Contact: Roadside Assistance

brunei:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

ireland:

Check with your insurance provider or AA Ireland

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

ireland:

Required

Penalties And Fines

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	Brunei	Ireland
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; B$50 to B$500, points on license	Varies; €80 to €120, and points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	B$150	€60 fine and two penalty points
Common Fines: Phone Use	B$300	€60 fine and three penalty points
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	B$250	€80 and three penalty points
Payment: On The Spot	Yes	Possible; fines can be issued on the spot
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

ireland:

Varies; €80 to €120, and points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

brunei:

B$150

ireland:

€60 fine and two penalty points

Common Fines: Phone Use

brunei:

B$300

ireland:

€60 fine and three penalty points

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

brunei:

B$250

ireland:

€80 and three penalty points

Payment: On The Spot

brunei:

Yes

ireland:

Possible; fines can be issued on the spot

Payment: Deadline

brunei:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

ireland:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay