Driving in Cyprus vs. Tonga: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Cyprus and Tonga, drivers encounter notable variations in regulations and practices. Key distinctions include speed limits, lane markings, and the enforcement of traffic laws. Understanding these contrasts is essential for ensuring a secure and responsible journey in both unique driving environments.

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Driving Side

The driving side in cyprus is the Left Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in cyprus is 89

1.488 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for cyprus is 1.488 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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	Cyprus	Tonga
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the edge of the road.	Often used to separate traffic directions.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	May not be commonly used; other markings guide traffic	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Prohibited.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Limited	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Usually reserved for public transport.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled; specific signs indicate usage.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

cyprus:

Marks the edge of the road.

tonga:

Often used to separate traffic directions.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

cyprus:

May not be commonly used; other markings guide traffic

tonga:

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

Overtaking: On Right

cyprus:

Prohibited.

tonga:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

cyprus:

Limited

tonga:

Bus Lanes: Usage

cyprus:

Usually reserved for public transport.

tonga:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

cyprus:

Labeled; specific signs indicate usage.

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

cyprus:

Yes

tonga:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

cyprus:

Exclusive for bicycles.

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

cyprus:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

tonga:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Cyprus	Tonga
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	No specific highways with designated higher speed limits
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	No widespread use
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Urban Areas: Standard

cyprus:

50 km/h

tonga:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

cyprus:

50 km/h

tonga:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

cyprus:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

cyprus:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

cyprus:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

cyprus:

100 km/h

tonga:

No specific highways with designated higher speed limits

Highways: Buses And Vans

cyprus:

100 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

cyprus:

100 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

cyprus:

Yes

tonga:

No widespread use

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

cyprus:

Yes

tonga:

Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Signals

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	Cyprus	Tonga
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Cyprus	Not commonly used in Tonga
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Use indicators appropriately
Traffic Signs: Language	Greek and English; symbols are standard	English and Tongan; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

cyprus:

Not used in Cyprus

tonga:

Not commonly used in Tonga

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

cyprus:

Signal when entering and exiting

tonga:

Use indicators appropriately

Traffic Signs: Language

cyprus:

Greek and English; symbols are standard

tonga:

English and Tongan; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

cyprus:

Triangle-shaped with red border

tonga:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Cyprus		Tonga
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

cyprus:

Not allowed

tonga:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

cyprus:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

tonga:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Cyprus	Tonga
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits without additional permits	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic inspection required	Required; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Not mandatory

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

cyprus:

Accepted for short visits without additional permits

tonga:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

cyprus:

International Driving Permit recommended

tonga:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

cyprus:

Yes, periodic inspection required

tonga:

Required; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

cyprus:

Displayed on the windshield

tonga:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

cyprus:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

cyprus:

Not mandatory, but recommended

tonga:

Not mandatory

Alcohol

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	Cyprus	Tonga
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	Zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used routinely	Common at specific times or checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial and strict	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

cyprus:

0.05%

tonga:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

cyprus:

0.02%

tonga:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

cyprus:

0.00%; zero tolerance

tonga:

Zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

cyprus:

Common; checkpoints used routinely

tonga:

Common at specific times or checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

cyprus:

Substantial and strict

tonga:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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	Cyprus		Tonga
Signaling: Entering	Signal when entering and intending to exit immediately		Signal if turning immediately upon entry
Signaling: Exiting	Signal right when preparing to exit		Signal left when preparing to exit

Signaling: Entering

cyprus:

Signal when entering and intending to exit immediately

tonga:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Signaling: Exiting

cyprus:

Signal right when preparing to exit

tonga:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Cyprus	Tonga
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	112	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider

Contact: General Emergency

cyprus:

112

tonga:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

cyprus:

112

tonga:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

cyprus:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

tonga:

Check with your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Cyprus	Tonga
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be substantial	Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Strict enforcement	Mandatory; fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Strict enforcement, fines apply	Fines for handheld phone use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Substantial fines, points on license	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail	Common; fines usually paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Immediate payment preferred

Common Fines: Speeding

cyprus:

Varies; can be substantial

tonga:

Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police

Common Fines: Seat Belts

cyprus:

Strict enforcement

tonga:

Mandatory; fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

cyprus:

Strict enforcement, fines apply

tonga:

Fines for handheld phone use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

cyprus:

Substantial fines, points on license

tonga:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

cyprus:

Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail

tonga:

Common; fines usually paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

cyprus:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

tonga:

Immediate payment preferred