Driving in Cambodia vs. Taiwan: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the nuances of road regulations in Cambodia and Taiwan, it's essential to understand their unique driving landscapes. Key distinctions include the presence of bus and high-occupancy lanes in Taiwan, stricter speed limits, and lower alcohol thresholds compared to Cambodia. This comparison offers vital insights for ensuring a secure journey in either country.

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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	Taiwan
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: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	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.

Bus Lanes: Presence

cambodia:

taiwan:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

cambodia:

N/A

taiwan:

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

Bus Lanes: Markings

cambodia:

N/A

taiwan:

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

Cycle Lanes: Usage

cambodia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

taiwan:

Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

cambodia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

taiwan:

Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

cambodia:

taiwan:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

cambodia:

N/A

taiwan:

Minimum two or more occupants during peak times

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

cambodia:

taiwan:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cambodia:

N/A

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Cambodia	Taiwan
Urban Areas: Standard	30-40 km/h	40-50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	50-70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	90-110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	90-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 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

cambodia:

30-40 km/h

taiwan:

40-50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

cambodia:

90 km/h

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

cambodia:

80 km/h

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

cambodia:

70 km/h

taiwan:

50-70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

cambodia:

100 km/h

taiwan:

90-110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

cambodia:

90 km/h

taiwan:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

cambodia:

80 km/h

taiwan:

80-90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

cambodia:

taiwan:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

cambodia:

N/A

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

cambodia:

Yes

taiwan:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Signals

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	Cambodia		Taiwan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	N/A		Not used in Taiwan
Traffic Signs: Language	Khmer and English; symbols are standard		Mandarin; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

cambodia:

N/A

taiwan:

Not used in Taiwan

Traffic Signs: Language

cambodia:

Khmer and English; symbols are standard

taiwan:

Mandarin; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Cambodia		Taiwan
U- Turns Allowed	Varies, check for signs		Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

U- Turns Allowed

cambodia:

Varies, check for signs

taiwan:

Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

Documentation

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	Cambodia	Taiwan
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof may be required	Yes, periodic inspections mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle	Displayed on license plate or windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended but not mandatory	Not mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

cambodia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

taiwan:

Yes, periodic inspections mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

cambodia:

Displayed on the vehicle

taiwan:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cambodia:

Recommended but not mandatory

taiwan:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Cambodia		Taiwan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use as means of communication		Frequent use in busy areas

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

cambodia:

Frequent use as means of communication

taiwan:

Frequent use in busy areas

Alcohol

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	Cambodia	Taiwan
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.03%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance for underage drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used	Common, especially during holidays
Enforcement: Fines	Strict and substantial	Heavy fines imposed
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fine

Limits: General Drivers

cambodia:

0.05%

taiwan:

0.03%

Limits: Professional Drivers

cambodia:

0.00%

taiwan:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

cambodia:

0.00%; zero tolerance for underage drivers

taiwan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

cambodia:

Common; checkpoints used

taiwan:

Common, especially during holidays

Enforcement: Fines

cambodia:

Strict and substantial

taiwan:

Heavy fines imposed

Test Refusal

cambodia:

Can result in license suspension

taiwan:

Can result in license suspension and fine

Emergency Services

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	Cambodia		Taiwan
Contact: Traffic Police	117		Varies by district; inquire locally
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider		Available via insurance or specialized companies

Contact: Traffic Police

cambodia:

117

taiwan:

Varies by district; inquire locally

Contact: Roadside Assistance

cambodia:

Check with your insurance provider

taiwan:

Available via insurance or specialized companies

Penalties And Fines

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	Cambodia	Taiwan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines are substantial	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	Varies; penalties applied	NT$1,500, points in some cases
Common Fines: Phone Use	Varies; penalties applied	NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; substantial fines	NT$2,700, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, on the spot payment	Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a specified period	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

cambodia:

Varies; fines are substantial

taiwan:

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

Common Fines: Alcohol

cambodia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

taiwan:

Steep fines, possible license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

taiwan:

NT$1,500, points in some cases

Common Fines: Phone Use

cambodia:

Varies; penalties applied

taiwan:

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

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

cambodia:

Varies; substantial fines

taiwan:

NT$2,700, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

cambodia:

Yes, on the spot payment

taiwan:

Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

cambodia:

Varies; typically within a specified period

taiwan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay