Brunei vs Maldives: A Driving Safety Comparison

When exploring the roads of Brunei and the Maldives, understanding their unique regulations and practices is essential for a safe journey. Key distinctions include speed limits, overtaking rules, and lane markings. This comparison highlights the fundamental variations between these two picturesque nations, ensuring drivers are well-prepared for their adventures 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	Maldives
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the right edge on divided roads.	Used in certain situations, traditionally marks the center of the road where crossing is prohibited.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Often used on the edge of the road or for other specific purposes in the Maldives.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning right.	Yes, when safe and legal.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved primarily for buses; check local regulations.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	May be designated with road signs or markings.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Minimal
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Cyclists generally use the main road where space permits.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Usually not specifically marked in many areas.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

brunei:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

maldives:

Used in certain situations, traditionally marks the center of the road where crossing is prohibited.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

brunei:

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

maldives:

Often used on the edge of the road or for other specific purposes in the Maldives.

Overtaking: On Left

brunei:

Yes

maldives:

Overtaking: On Right

brunei:

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

maldives:

Yes, when safe and legal.

Bus Lanes: Presence

brunei:

maldives:

Limited

Bus Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

maldives:

Reserved primarily for buses; check local regulations.

Bus Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

maldives:

May be designated with road signs or markings.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

brunei:

maldives:

Minimal

Cycle Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

maldives:

Cyclists generally use the main road where space permits.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

maldives:

Usually not specifically marked in many areas.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

brunei:

N/A

maldives:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

maldives:

Not applicable

Speeds Limits

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	Brunei	Maldives
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	25 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	Not applicable
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	Not applicable
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not applicable
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common

Urban Areas: Standard

brunei:

50 km/h

maldives:

30 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

brunei:

40 km/h

maldives:

25 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

70-80 km/h

maldives:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

brunei:

70-80 km/h

maldives:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

70-80 km/h

maldives:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

100 km/h

maldives:

Not applicable

Highways: Buses And Vans

brunei:

100 km/h

maldives:

Not applicable

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

80-100 km/h

maldives:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

maldives:

Not applicable

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

brunei:

Yes

maldives:

Common

Signals

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	Brunei	Maldives
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Brunei	Not commonly used in Maldives
Horn Usage: Allowed	Only in cases to avoid accidents	Allowed, but discouraged for non-emergencies
Traffic Signs: Language	Malay; English used for important signs	Dhivehi and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Country-specific shapes and colors

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

brunei:

Not used in Brunei

maldives:

Not commonly used in Maldives

Horn Usage: Allowed

brunei:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

maldives:

Allowed, but discouraged for non-emergencies

Traffic Signs: Language

brunei:

Malay; English used for important signs

maldives:

Dhivehi and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

brunei:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

maldives:

Country-specific shapes and colors

Turns

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	Brunei	Maldives
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed	Not allowed unless signed
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs	Typically allowed unless otherwise indicated
Special Turn Lanes	Yes, marked with arrows	Limited, mainly at main intersections

Right Turn On Red

brunei:

Not allowed

maldives:

Not allowed unless signed

U- Turns Allowed

brunei:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

maldives:

Typically allowed unless otherwise indicated

Special Turn Lanes

brunei:

Yes, marked with arrows

maldives:

Limited, mainly at main intersections

Documentation

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	Brunei	Maldives
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annually required	Periodic checks required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Not used	Usually displayed on the vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Not mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

brunei:

Annually required

maldives:

Periodic checks required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

brunei:

Not used

maldives:

Usually displayed on the vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

maldives:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Brunei		Maldives
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Common practice

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

brunei:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

maldives:

Common practice

Alcohol

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	Brunei	Maldives
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used in some areas	Less common
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Fines can be substantial

Limits: Underage Drivers

brunei:

0.00%; zero tolerance

maldives:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

brunei:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

maldives:

Less common

Enforcement: Fines

brunei:

Varies; can be substantial

maldives:

Fines can be substantial

Roundabouts

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	Brunei	Maldives
Signaling: Exiting	Signal left when preparing to exit	Signal right when preparing to exit
Lane Usage: Right	Use for first exit or straight	Appropriate lanes as per signage
Lane Usage: Left	Use for subsequent exits, move to right lane before exit when safe	Appropriate lanes as per signage

Signaling: Exiting

brunei:

Signal left when preparing to exit

maldives:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Lane Usage: Right

brunei:

Use for first exit or straight

maldives:

Appropriate lanes as per signage

Lane Usage: Left

brunei:

Use for subsequent exits, move to right lane before exit when safe

maldives:

Appropriate lanes as per signage

Emergency Services

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	Brunei	Maldives
Contact: General Emergency	991	119
Contact: Traffic Police	993	Contact local police for traffic issues
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider

Contact: General Emergency

brunei:

991

maldives:

119

Contact: Traffic Police

brunei:

993

maldives:

Contact local police for traffic issues

Contact: Roadside Assistance

brunei:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

maldives:

Check with your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Brunei	Maldives
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; B$50 to B$500, points on license	Varies; fines start from MVR 750
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Severe penalties including license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	B$150	Fines apply for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	B$300	Fines for use without hands-free
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	B$250	Substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Yes	Possible for minor offenses
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically within a specified time

Common Fines: Speeding

brunei:

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

maldives:

Varies; fines start from MVR 750

Common Fines: Alcohol

brunei:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

maldives:

Severe penalties including license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

brunei:

B$150

maldives:

Fines apply for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

brunei:

B$300

maldives:

Fines for use without hands-free

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

brunei:

B$250

maldives:

Substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

brunei:

Yes

maldives:

Possible for minor offenses

Payment: Deadline

brunei:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

maldives:

Varies; typically within a specified time