Brunei vs. Taiwan: Key Driving Differences Explained

Driving in Brunei and Taiwan presents unique challenges and regulations that every traveler should be aware of. Key distinctions include the side of the road on which vehicles operate, speed limits, and lane usage. Understanding these variations can enhance your road safety experience while exploring these fascinating countries.

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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	Taiwan
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; taxis and motorcycles sometimes allowed during specific times.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or '公交專用道'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two or more occupants during peak times
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Driving Side

brunei:

Left

taiwan:

Right

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

brunei:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

taiwan:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

brunei:

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

taiwan:

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

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

brunei:

Use leftmost lane.

taiwan:

Use rightmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

brunei:

taiwan:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

taiwan:

Reserved for buses; taxis and motorcycles sometimes allowed during specific times.

Bus Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

taiwan:

Labeled 'BUS' or '公交專用道'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

brunei:

taiwan:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

taiwan:

Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

taiwan:

Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

brunei:

taiwan:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

brunei:

N/A

taiwan:

Minimum two or more occupants during peak times

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

brunei:

taiwan:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Brunei	Taiwan
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70-80 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-80 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	50-70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	90-110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	80-90 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	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Urban Areas: Standard

brunei:

50 km/h

taiwan:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

brunei:

40 km/h

taiwan:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

70-80 km/h

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

brunei:

70-80 km/h

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

70-80 km/h

taiwan:

50-70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

100 km/h

taiwan:

90-110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

brunei:

100 km/h

taiwan:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

80-100 km/h

taiwan:

80-90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

brunei:

taiwan:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

brunei:

Yes

taiwan:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

brunei:

Not used in Brunei

taiwan:

Not used in Taiwan

Traffic Signs: Language

brunei:

Malay; English used for important signs

taiwan:

Mandarin; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Brunei		Taiwan
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

Right Turn On Red

brunei:

Not allowed

taiwan:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

brunei:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

taiwan:

Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

Documentation

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	Brunei	Taiwan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with International Driving Permit	International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annually required	Yes, periodic inspections mandatory
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

taiwan:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

taiwan:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

brunei:

Annually required

taiwan:

Yes, periodic inspections mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

brunei:

Not used

taiwan:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

taiwan:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Brunei		Taiwan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use in busy 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

taiwan:

Frequent use in busy areas

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

brunei:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

taiwan:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Brunei	Taiwan
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common, especially during holidays
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Heavy fines imposed
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fine

Limits: General Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

taiwan:

0.03%

Limits: Professional Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

taiwan:

0.03%

Enforcement: Random Checks

brunei:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

taiwan:

Common, especially during holidays

Enforcement: Fines

brunei:

Varies; can be substantial

taiwan:

Heavy fines imposed

Test Refusal

brunei:

Can result in license suspension

taiwan:

Can result in license suspension and fine

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Exiting

brunei:

Signal left when preparing to exit

taiwan:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Brunei	Taiwan
Contact: General Emergency	991	119
Contact: Traffic Police	993	Varies by district; inquire locally
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Available via insurance or specialized companies

Contact: General Emergency

brunei:

991

taiwan:

119

Contact: Traffic Police

brunei:

993

taiwan:

Varies by district; inquire locally

Contact: Roadside Assistance

brunei:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

taiwan:

Available via insurance or specialized companies

Penalties And Fines

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	Brunei	Taiwan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; B$50 to B$500, points on license	Varies; NT$1,600 to NT$6,000, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Steep fines, possible license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	B$150	NT$1,500, points in some cases
Common Fines: Phone Use	B$300	NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	B$250	NT$2,700, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes	Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately
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

taiwan:

Varies; NT$1,600 to NT$6,000, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

brunei:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

taiwan:

Steep fines, possible license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

brunei:

B$150

taiwan:

NT$1,500, points in some cases

Common Fines: Phone Use

brunei:

B$300

taiwan:

NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

brunei:

B$250

taiwan:

NT$2,700, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

brunei:

Yes

taiwan:

Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

brunei:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

taiwan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay