Brunei vs New Zealand: Key Driving Differences Explained

When comparing the driving regulations in Brunei and New Zealand, several notable distinctions emerge. From the presence of designated bus and cycle lanes to varying speed limits, these differences can significantly impact your travel experience. Additionally, the protocols surrounding emergency vehicles and alcohol limits underscore the importance of understanding local rules for enhanced road safety 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	New zealand
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses during certain hours.
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 green pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Bus Lanes: Presence

brunei:

new zealand:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

new zealand:

Reserved for buses during certain hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

new zealand:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

brunei:

new zealand:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

new zealand:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

new zealand:

Bicycle symbols and green pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

brunei:

N/A

new zealand:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

brunei:

new zealand:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

new zealand:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Brunei	New zealand
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70-80 km/h	100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-80 km/h	100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	No; fines are usually mailed after citation

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

brunei:

40 km/h

new zealand:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

70-80 km/h

new zealand:

100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

brunei:

70-80 km/h

new zealand:

100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

70-80 km/h

new zealand:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

80-100 km/h

new zealand:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

brunei:

new zealand:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

new zealand:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

brunei:

Yes

new zealand:

No; fines are usually mailed after citation

Signals

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	Brunei	New zealand
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Brunei	Not used in New Zealand
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Signal when entering and exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	Malay; English used for important signs	English; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

brunei:

Not used in Brunei

new zealand:

Not used in New Zealand

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

brunei:

Signal when exiting

new zealand:

Signal when entering and exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

brunei:

Malay; English used for important signs

new zealand:

English; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Brunei		New zealand
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Permitted unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

brunei:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

new zealand:

Permitted unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Brunei	New zealand
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	Regular inspection required; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Not used	Displayed on license plate or windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Not mandatory

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

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

new zealand:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

new zealand:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

brunei:

Annually required

new zealand:

Regular inspection required; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

brunei:

Not used

new zealand:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

new zealand:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Brunei		New zealand
Pedestrians Priority	Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks		Pedestrians have right of way at marked crossings
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the left and stop if necessary		Move to the left and stop if necessary

Pedestrians Priority

brunei:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

new zealand:

Pedestrians have right of way at marked crossings

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

brunei:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

new zealand:

Move to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Brunei	New zealand
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common; checkpoints used regularly
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial fines, can vary widely
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and other penalties

Limits: General Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

new zealand:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

brunei:

0.00%; zero tolerance

new zealand:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

brunei:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

new zealand:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Enforcement: Fines

brunei:

Varies; can be substantial

new zealand:

Substantial fines, can vary widely

Test Refusal

brunei:

Can result in license suspension

new zealand:

Can result in license suspension and other penalties

Roundabouts

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	Brunei		New zealand
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning immediately upon entry		Signal left if making an immediate left turn upon entry
Signaling: Exiting	Signal left when preparing to exit		Signal right when preparing to exit

Signaling: Entering

brunei:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

new zealand:

Signal left if making an immediate left turn upon entry

Signaling: Exiting

brunei:

Signal left when preparing to exit

new zealand:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Brunei	New zealand
Contact: General Emergency	991	111
Contact: Traffic Police	993	111
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	0800 500 222 for AA (Automobile Association)

Contact: General Emergency

brunei:

991

new zealand:

111

Contact: Traffic Police

brunei:

993

new zealand:

111

Contact: Roadside Assistance

brunei:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

new zealand:

0800 500 222 for AA (Automobile Association)

Penalties And Fines

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	Brunei	New zealand
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; B$50 to B$500, points on license	Varies; $30 to $630, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	B$150	$150, points may also apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	B$300	$80 to $150, points in some circumstances
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	B$250	$150, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes	No; fines usually paid online or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically 28 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

brunei:

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

new zealand:

Varies; $30 to $630, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

brunei:

B$150

new zealand:

$150, points may also apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

brunei:

B$300

new zealand:

$80 to $150, points in some circumstances

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

brunei:

B$250

new zealand:

$150, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

brunei:

Yes

new zealand:

No; fines usually paid online or by mail

Payment: Deadline

brunei:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

new zealand:

Varies; typically 28 days to pay