Brunei vs Malta: A Comparison of Driving Rules

When navigating the roads of Brunei and Malta, understanding the unique traffic regulations and practices is essential for a safe journey. Key disparities include speed limits, overtaking rules, and the presence of dedicated lanes for buses and cyclists. This comparison provides valuable insights to ensure your driving experience abroad is both secure and enjoyable.

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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	Malta
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the right edge on divided roads.	Marks the left edge on some divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Often used to indicate parking restrictions.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning right.	Yes
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and emergency vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Shared use with caution, marked on roads.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
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.

malta:

Marks the left edge on some divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

brunei:

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

malta:

Often used to indicate parking restrictions.

Overtaking: On Left

brunei:

Yes

malta:

Overtaking: On Right

brunei:

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

malta:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Presence

brunei:

malta:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

malta:

Reserved for buses and emergency vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

malta:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

brunei:

malta:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

malta:

Shared use with caution, marked on roads.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

malta:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

brunei:

N/A

malta:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

malta:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Brunei	Malta
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70-80 km/h	70 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-80 km/h	70 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

brunei:

40 km/h

malta:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

70-80 km/h

malta:

70 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

brunei:

70-80 km/h

malta:

70 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

70-80 km/h

malta:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

100 km/h

malta:

80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

brunei:

100 km/h

malta:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

80-100 km/h

malta:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

malta:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

brunei:

Yes

malta:

Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation

Signals

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	Brunei	Malta
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	Not used in Malta
Traffic Signs: Language	Malay; English used for important signs	English and Maltese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangular-shaped with a white background or yellow.

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

brunei:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

malta:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

brunei:

Not used in Brunei

malta:

Not used in Malta

Traffic Signs: Language

brunei:

Malay; English used for important signs

malta:

English and Maltese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

brunei:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

malta:

Triangular-shaped with a white background or yellow.

Turns

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	Brunei		Malta
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Varies by location; check for signs

U- Turns Allowed

brunei:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

malta:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Brunei	Malta
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 vehicle inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Not used	Displayed on license plate or windshield.
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

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

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

malta:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

malta:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

brunei:

Annually required

malta:

Annual vehicle inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

brunei:

Not used

malta:

Displayed on license plate or windshield.

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

malta:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

brunei:

Not mandatory

malta:

Recommended

Alcohol

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	Brunei	Malta
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Reasonably enforced; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

malta:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

malta:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

brunei:

0.00%; zero tolerance

malta:

0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Fines

brunei:

Varies; can be substantial

malta:

Reasonably enforced; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Brunei	Malta
Contact: General Emergency	991	112
Contact: Traffic Police	993	112 for emergencies
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider or AA Malta
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended but not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended but not mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

brunei:

991

malta:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

brunei:

993

malta:

112 for emergencies

Contact: Roadside Assistance

brunei:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

malta:

Check with your insurance provider or AA Malta

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

malta:

Recommended but not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

malta:

Recommended but not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Brunei	Malta
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; B$50 to B$500, points on license	Varies; typically €35 to €70, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines and possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	B$150	Typically around €50, points may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	B$300	Typically around €100, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	B$250	Typically around €100, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes	Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically 15 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

brunei:

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

malta:

Varies; typically €35 to €70, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

brunei:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

malta:

Varies; substantial fines and possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

brunei:

B$150

malta:

Typically around €50, points may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

brunei:

B$300

malta:

Typically around €100, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

brunei:

B$250

malta:

Typically around €100, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

brunei:

Yes

malta:

Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail

Payment: Deadline

brunei:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

malta:

Varies; typically 15 days to pay