Brunei vs Samoa: Key Driving Differences Explained

When exploring the roads of Brunei and Samoa, it's essential to understand the unique traffic regulations and practices that govern each nation. Key distinctions include speed limits, overtaking rules, and alcohol limits, which reflect varying approaches to vehicle operation and road safety. Familiarizing yourself with these contrasts is crucial 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	Samoa
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the right edge on divided roads.	Marks the centerline on two-way roads.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning right.	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	N/A
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.

samoa:

Marks the centerline on two-way roads.

Overtaking: On Left

brunei:

Yes

samoa:

Overtaking: On Right

brunei:

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

samoa:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

samoa:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

samoa:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

samoa:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

samoa:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

brunei:

N/A

samoa:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

samoa:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Brunei	Samoa
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	25-40 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	20 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70-80 km/h	55-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-80 km/h	55-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	55-80 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	N/A

Urban Areas: Standard

brunei:

50 km/h

samoa:

25-40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

brunei:

40 km/h

samoa:

20 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

70-80 km/h

samoa:

55-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

brunei:

70-80 km/h

samoa:

55-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

70-80 km/h

samoa:

55-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

100 km/h

samoa:

Not applicable

Highways: Buses And Vans

brunei:

100 km/h

samoa:

Not applicable

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

80-100 km/h

samoa:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

samoa:

N/A

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

brunei:

Not used in Brunei

samoa:

Not used in Samoa

Traffic Signs: Language

brunei:

Malay; English used for important signs

samoa:

English and Samoan; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Brunei		Samoa
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

brunei:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

samoa:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Brunei	Samoa
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	Not mandatory

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

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

samoa:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

samoa:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

brunei:

Annually required

samoa:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

brunei:

Not used

samoa:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

samoa:

Not mandatory

Alcohol

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	Brunei	Samoa
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common

Limits: General Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

samoa:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

samoa:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

brunei:

0.00%; zero tolerance

samoa:

0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

brunei:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

samoa:

Common

Emergency Services

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	Brunei	Samoa
Contact: General Emergency	991	911
Contact: Traffic Police	993	685-22-222
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider

Contact: General Emergency

brunei:

991

samoa:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

brunei:

993

samoa:

685-22-222

Contact: Roadside Assistance

brunei:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

samoa:

Check with your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Brunei	Samoa
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; B$50 to B$500, points on license	Varies; ST$50 to ST$500, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	B$150	ST$100 to ST$200
Common Fines: Phone Use	B$300	ST$50 to ST$300
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	B$250	ST$100 to ST$500, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes	Yes; fines usually paid online or by mail afterwards
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

samoa:

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

Common Fines: Seat Belts

brunei:

B$150

samoa:

ST$100 to ST$200

Common Fines: Phone Use

brunei:

B$300

samoa:

ST$50 to ST$300

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

brunei:

B$250

samoa:

ST$100 to ST$500, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

brunei:

Yes

samoa:

Yes; fines usually paid online or by mail afterwards

Payment: Deadline

brunei:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

samoa:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay