Driving in Cambodia vs. Fiji: Key Differences Explained

When navigating the roads of Cambodia and Fiji, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that shape their travel experiences. Key differences include the side of the road on which drivers operate, speed limits, and the use of emergency protocols. Understanding these variances is essential for ensuring a smooth and secure journey in these unique environments.

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Driving Side

The driving side in cambodia is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in cambodia is 45

1.144 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for cambodia is 1.144 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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	Cambodia	Fiji
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Centerline on two-way roads; overtaking permitted.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Yes
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Driving Side

cambodia:

Right

fiji:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

cambodia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

fiji:

Centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

cambodia:

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

fiji:

Centerline on two-way roads; overtaking permitted.

Overtaking: On Left

cambodia:

Yes

fiji:

Overtaking: On Right

cambodia:

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

fiji:

Yes

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

cambodia:

Use rightmost lane.

fiji:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Usage

cambodia:

N/A

fiji:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

cambodia:

N/A

fiji:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

cambodia:

Yes

fiji:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

cambodia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

fiji:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

cambodia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

fiji:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

cambodia:

N/A

fiji:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cambodia:

N/A

fiji:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Cambodia	Fiji
Urban Areas: Standard	30-40 km/h	50 kph
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	30 kph
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80 kph
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	70 kph
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	60 kph
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	100 kph
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	90 kph
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	80 kph
Speed Units	km/h	kph
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

Urban Areas: Standard

cambodia:

30-40 km/h

fiji:

50 kph

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

cambodia:

30 km/h

fiji:

30 kph

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

cambodia:

90 km/h

fiji:

80 kph

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

cambodia:

80 km/h

fiji:

70 kph

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

cambodia:

70 km/h

fiji:

60 kph

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

cambodia:

100 km/h

fiji:

100 kph

Highways: Buses And Vans

cambodia:

90 km/h

fiji:

90 kph

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

cambodia:

80 km/h

fiji:

80 kph

Speed Units

cambodia:

km/h

fiji:

kph

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cambodia:

N/A

fiji:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

cambodia:

Yes

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

Signals

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	Cambodia	Fiji
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	N/A	Not used in Fiji
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; fines can apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Khmer and English; symbols are standard	English; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

cambodia:

N/A

fiji:

Not used in Fiji

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

cambodia:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

fiji:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines can apply

Traffic Signs: Language

cambodia:

Khmer and English; symbols are standard

fiji:

English; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Cambodia		Fiji
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed.
U- Turns Allowed	Varies, check for signs		Allowed only where indicated by signs

Right Turn On Red

cambodia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

fiji:

Not allowed.

U- Turns Allowed

cambodia:

Varies, check for signs

fiji:

Allowed only where indicated by signs

Documentation

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	Cambodia	Fiji
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit required	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof may be required	Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended but not mandatory	Not mandatory

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

cambodia:

International Driving Permit required

fiji:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

cambodia:

International Driving Permit required

fiji:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

cambodia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

fiji:

Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

cambodia:

Displayed on the vehicle

fiji:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cambodia:

Recommended but not mandatory

fiji:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Cambodia		Fiji
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use as means of communication		Often used for greetings or to alert pedestrians and other vehicles
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

cambodia:

Frequent use as means of communication

fiji:

Often used for greetings or to alert pedestrians and other vehicles

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

cambodia:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

fiji:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Cambodia	Fiji
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance for underage drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used	Common; checkpoints frequently used
Enforcement: Fines	Strict and substantial	Substantial fines, potential loss of license

Limits: General Drivers

cambodia:

0.05%

fiji:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

cambodia:

0.00%

fiji:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

cambodia:

0.00%; zero tolerance for underage drivers

fiji:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

cambodia:

Common; checkpoints used

fiji:

Common; checkpoints frequently used

Enforcement: Fines

cambodia:

Strict and substantial

fiji:

Substantial fines, potential loss of license

Emergency Services

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	Cambodia	Fiji
Contact: General Emergency	119	911
Contact: Traffic Police	117	911 for emergencies; *000 for non-emergencies on mobile phones
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Contact your insurance provider

Contact: General Emergency

cambodia:

119

fiji:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

cambodia:

117

fiji:

911 for emergencies; *000 for non-emergencies on mobile phones

Contact: Roadside Assistance

cambodia:

Check with your insurance provider

fiji:

Contact your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Cambodia	Fiji
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines are substantial	Varies; $50 to $500
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Varies; penalties applied	Mandatory; fines can apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; penalties applied	Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; substantial fines	Fines apply; obey signals
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, on the spot payment	Yes; fines can be issued at the scene
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a specified period	Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days

Common Fines: Speeding

cambodia:

Varies; fines are substantial

fiji:

Varies; $50 to $500

Common Fines: Alcohol

cambodia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

fiji:

Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

fiji:

Mandatory; fines can apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

fiji:

Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

cambodia:

Varies; substantial fines

fiji:

Fines apply; obey signals

Payment: On The Spot

cambodia:

Yes, on the spot payment

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

Payment: Deadline

cambodia:

Varies; typically within a specified period

fiji:

Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days