Brunei vs Kenya: Essential Driving Differences Explained

Driving in Brunei and Kenya presents distinct contrasts that every traveler should be aware of. From lane markings to speed limits, these two nations demonstrate unique regulations. For instance, while Brunei enforces a strict zero-tolerance alcohol policy, Kenya allows a slight blood alcohol limit. Understanding these variations is essential for a secure 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	Kenya
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the right edge on divided roads.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning right.	Yes, allow passing on the right.
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes, in some areas
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.

kenya:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

brunei:

Yes

kenya:

Overtaking: On Right

brunei:

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

kenya:

Yes, allow passing on the right.

Bus Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

kenya:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

kenya:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

brunei:

kenya:

Yes, in some areas

Cycle Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

kenya:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

kenya:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

brunei:

N/A

kenya:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

kenya:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Brunei	Kenya
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	50 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: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

brunei:

40 km/h

kenya:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

70-80 km/h

kenya:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

brunei:

70-80 km/h

kenya:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

70-80 km/h

kenya:

80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

brunei:

100 km/h

kenya:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

80-100 km/h

kenya:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

kenya:

N/A

Signals

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	Brunei		Kenya
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Brunei		Not used in Kenya
Traffic Signs: Language	Malay; English used for important signs		English and Kiswahili; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

brunei:

Not used in Brunei

kenya:

Not used in Kenya

Traffic Signs: Language

brunei:

Malay; English used for important signs

kenya:

English and Kiswahili; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Brunei		Kenya
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Not allowed.

Right Turn On Red

brunei:

Not allowed

kenya:

Not allowed.

Documentation

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	Brunei	Kenya
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 inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Not used	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

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

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

kenya:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

kenya:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

brunei:

Annually required

kenya:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

brunei:

Not used

kenya:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

kenya:

Mandatory

Alcohol

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	Brunei	Kenya
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used in some areas	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

Limits: General Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

kenya:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

kenya:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

brunei:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

kenya:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

Roundabouts

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	Brunei		Kenya
Lane Usage: Right	Use for first exit or straight		Use for first exit or adjacent exits

Lane Usage: Right

brunei:

Use for first exit or straight

kenya:

Use for first exit or adjacent exits

Emergency Services

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	Brunei	Kenya
Contact: General Emergency	991	999 or 112
Contact: Traffic Police	993	999 or 911
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider or AA Kenya
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

brunei:

991

kenya:

999 or 112

Contact: Traffic Police

brunei:

993

kenya:

999 or 911

Contact: Roadside Assistance

brunei:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

kenya:

Check with your insurance provider or AA Kenya

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

kenya:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Brunei	Kenya
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; B$50 to B$500, points on license	Varies; approximately KES 10,000 to KES 20,000
Common Fines: Seat Belts	B$150	KES 500 to KES 2,000
Common Fines: Phone Use	B$300	KES 2,000 to KES 10,000
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	B$250	KES 10,000
Payment: On The Spot	Yes	Possible; fines often paid via mobile money systems
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

kenya:

Varies; approximately KES 10,000 to KES 20,000

Common Fines: Seat Belts

brunei:

B$150

kenya:

KES 500 to KES 2,000

Common Fines: Phone Use

brunei:

B$300

kenya:

KES 2,000 to KES 10,000

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

brunei:

B$250

kenya:

KES 10,000

Payment: On The Spot

brunei:

Yes

kenya:

Possible; fines often paid via mobile money systems

Payment: Deadline

brunei:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

kenya:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay