Driving in China vs. Mozambique: Key Safety Differences

Explore the intriguing contrasts between driving in China and Mozambique, two nations with distinct road regulations and practices. Key highlights include China's right-side driving and extensive lane markings, versus Mozambique's left-side approach and specific overtaking restrictions. Understanding these variations is essential for ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey in unfamiliar territories.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in china is 49

1.162 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for china is 1.162 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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	China	Mozambique
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Separates directions on multi-lane roads.	Centers the road for no-passing zones.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Marks centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed in certain cases; check local rules.	Not allowed.
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas	List length: 4	List length: 5
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas[ Index 3]	Railroad crossings	Pedestrian crossings
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane if possible.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses; other vehicles during off-peak hours in some places.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled with lane signs and often painted lanes.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles and electric bikes.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and sometimes different texture or color.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Usually for vehicles with two or more occupants	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Driving Side

china:

Right

mozambique:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

china:

Separates directions on multi-lane roads.

mozambique:

Centers the road for no-passing zones.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

china:

Marks centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

mozambique:

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

Overtaking: On Right

china:

Allowed in certain cases; check local rules.

mozambique:

Not allowed.

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas

china:

List length: 4

mozambique:

List length: 5

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas[ Index 3]

china:

Railroad crossings

mozambique:

Pedestrian crossings

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

china:

Use rightmost lane if possible.

mozambique:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

china:

Yes

mozambique:

Bus Lanes: Usage

china:

Reserved for buses; other vehicles during off-peak hours in some places.

mozambique:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

china:

Labeled with lane signs and often painted lanes.

mozambique:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

china:

Yes

mozambique:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

china:

Exclusive for bicycles and electric bikes.

mozambique:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

china:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes different texture or color.

mozambique:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

china:

Yes

mozambique:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

china:

Usually for vehicles with two or more occupants

mozambique:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

china:

Yes

mozambique:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

china:

Electronic signs display current limits.

mozambique:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	China	Mozambique
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70-90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-80 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60-80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90-100 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, especially in urban areas	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

china:

40-60 km/h

mozambique:

60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

china:

30 km/h

mozambique:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

china:

70-90 km/h

mozambique:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

china:

70-80 km/h

mozambique:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

china:

60-80 km/h

mozambique:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

china:

100-120 km/h

mozambique:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

china:

90-100 km/h

mozambique:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

china:

80-100 km/h

mozambique:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

china:

Yes

mozambique:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

china:

Electronic signs display current limits

mozambique:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

china:

Yes, especially in urban areas

mozambique:

Yes

Signals

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	China	Mozambique
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in China	Not used in Mozambique
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Restricted in some urban areas to reduce noise pollution	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Chinese; symbols also used	Portuguese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular shape with red borders	Triangle-shaped with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

china:

Not used in China

mozambique:

Not used in Mozambique

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

china:

Restricted in some urban areas to reduce noise pollution

mozambique:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

china:

Chinese; symbols also used

mozambique:

Portuguese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

china:

Triangular shape with red borders

mozambique:

Triangle-shaped with red borders

Turns

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	China		Mozambique
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign; varies by locality		Not allowed unless signed otherwise.
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibition is indicated by road signs		Allowed where not prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

china:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign; varies by locality

mozambique:

Not allowed unless signed otherwise.

U- Turns Allowed

china:

Allowed unless prohibition is indicated by road signs

mozambique:

Allowed where not prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	China	Mozambique
Driver's License: Requirement	Valid Chinese driver's license required	Valid driver's license required
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit required for short visits	International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit and temporary Chinese license usually required	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic inspection required for vehicles	Annually
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Driver's License: Requirement

china:

Valid Chinese driver's license required

mozambique:

Valid driver's license required

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

china:

International Driving Permit required for short visits

mozambique:

International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

china:

International Driving Permit and temporary Chinese license usually required

mozambique:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

china:

Yes, periodic inspection required for vehicles

mozambique:

Annually

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

china:

Not mandatory, but recommended

mozambique:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	China		Mozambique
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use in cities such as Beijing and Shanghai		Less frequent use compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the side and stop if necessary		Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

china:

Frequent use in cities such as Beijing and Shanghai

mozambique:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

china:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

mozambique:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	China	Mozambique
Limits: General Drivers	0.02%	0.06%
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, especially near bars and clubs	Common, especially in urban areas
Enforcement: Fines	Severe fines, license suspension possible	Varies; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and legal penalties	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

china:

0.02%

mozambique:

0.06%

Limits: Professional Drivers

china:

0.00%

mozambique:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

china:

0.00%; zero tolerance

mozambique:

0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

china:

Common, especially near bars and clubs

mozambique:

Common, especially in urban areas

Enforcement: Fines

china:

Severe fines, license suspension possible

mozambique:

Varies; can be substantial

Test Refusal

china:

Can result in license suspension and legal penalties

mozambique:

Can result in license suspension

Roundabouts

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	China		Mozambique
Lane Usage: Right	Use for first exit or straight ahead		Use for first exit or straight

Lane Usage: Right

china:

Use for first exit or straight ahead

mozambique:

Use for first exit or straight

Emergency Services

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	China	Mozambique
Contact: General Emergency	110	119
Contact: Traffic Police	Same as general emergency; 110	121
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

china:

110

mozambique:

119

Contact: Traffic Police

china:

Same as general emergency; 110

mozambique:

121

Contact: Roadside Assistance

china:

Check with your insurance provider

mozambique:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

china:

Not mandatory, but recommended

mozambique:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	China	Mozambique
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; ¥200 to ¥2,000, points on license	Varies; fines can be significant
Common Fines: Seat Belts	¥50 to ¥200	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines and points on license	Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	Fines apply, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines often paid online or at banks	Common; fines often paid on the spot
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically required immediately or within a short period,

Common Fines: Speeding

china:

Varies; ¥200 to ¥2,000, points on license

mozambique:

Varies; fines can be significant

Common Fines: Seat Belts

china:

¥50 to ¥200

mozambique:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

china:

Fines and points on license

mozambique:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

china:

Fines and points on license

mozambique:

Fines apply, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

china:

Possible; fines often paid online or at banks

mozambique:

Common; fines often paid on the spot

Payment: Deadline

china:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

mozambique:

Varies; typically required immediately or within a short period,