Driving in Brunei vs. Panama: Key Differences Explained

Discover the intriguing contrasts in road regulations and driving practices between Brunei and Panama. From lane usage to speed limits and traffic signals, these countries present unique challenges for travelers. Understanding these distinctions is vital for ensuring a safe and enjoyable 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	Panama
Driving Side	Left	Right
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the right edge on divided roads.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning right.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use leftmost lane.	Use rightmost lane.
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, in some urban areas
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and often separated by barriers.

Driving Side

brunei:

Left

panama:

Right

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

brunei:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

panama:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

brunei:

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

panama:

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

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

brunei:

Use leftmost lane.

panama:

Use rightmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

brunei:

panama:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

panama:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

panama:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

brunei:

panama:

Yes, in some urban areas

Cycle Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

panama:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

panama:

Bicycle symbols and often separated by barriers.

Speeds Limits

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	Brunei	Panama
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	25-30 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
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	70-90 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common

Urban Areas: Standard

brunei:

50 km/h

panama:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

brunei:

40 km/h

panama:

25-30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

70-80 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

brunei:

70-80 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

100 km/h

panama:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

brunei:

100 km/h

panama:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

80-100 km/h

panama:

70-90 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

brunei:

Yes

panama:

Common

Signals

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	Brunei	Panama
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Brunei	Not used in Panama
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged, especially in urban areas
Traffic Signs: Language	Malay; English used for important signs	Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

brunei:

Not used in Brunei

panama:

Not used in Panama

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

brunei:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

panama:

Unnecessary use discouraged, especially in urban areas

Traffic Signs: Language

brunei:

Malay; English used for important signs

panama:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Brunei		Panama
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Generally not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

brunei:

Not allowed

panama:

Generally not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

brunei:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

panama:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Brunei	Panama
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with International Driving Permit	International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit	International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annually required	Mandatory every two years for new cars
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Not used	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

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

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

panama:

International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

panama:

International Driving Permit recommended; national license accepted for short stays

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

brunei:

Annually required

panama:

Mandatory every two years for new cars

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

brunei:

Not used

panama:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

panama:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

brunei:

Not mandatory

panama:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Brunei		Panama
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use, especially in urban areas
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the left and stop if necessary		Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

brunei:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

panama:

Frequent use, especially in urban areas

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

brunei:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

panama:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Brunei	Panama
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00% (zero tolerance)
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common, especially during weekends

Limits: General Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

panama:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

panama:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

brunei:

0.00%; zero tolerance

panama:

0.00% (zero tolerance)

Enforcement: Random Checks

brunei:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

panama:

Common, especially during weekends

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Exiting

brunei:

Signal left when preparing to exit

panama:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Brunei	Panama
Contact: General Emergency	991	911
Contact: Traffic Police	993	104
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Contact insurance provider or services like Autorama
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

brunei:

991

panama:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

brunei:

993

panama:

104

Contact: Roadside Assistance

brunei:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

panama:

Contact insurance provider or services like Autorama

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

panama:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

panama:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Brunei	Panama
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; B$50 to B$500, points on license	Varies; $50 to $150, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	B$150	$25 to $75
Common Fines: Phone Use	B$300	Varies; fines and points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	B$250	$50 to $150, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes	Rare; fines usually paid at designated locations
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

panama:

Varies; $50 to $150, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

brunei:

B$150

panama:

$25 to $75

Common Fines: Phone Use

brunei:

B$300

panama:

Varies; fines and points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

brunei:

B$250

panama:

$50 to $150, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

brunei:

Yes

panama:

Rare; fines usually paid at designated locations

Payment: Deadline

brunei:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

panama:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay