Driving Differences: Denmark vs. Tanzania Uncovered

Discover the intriguing contrasts in road regulations between Denmark and Tanzania. From driving sides and lane usage to speed limits and alcohol restrictions, this comparison highlights essential distinctions for safe navigation in each country. Understanding these variances ensures a more secure and enjoyable driving experience while abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in denmark is 93

2.123 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for denmark is 2.123 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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	Denmark	Tanzania
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the central reservation on dual carriageways.	Marks the right edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Used temporarily in construction zones.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Generally prohibited, except in congested multilane traffic.	Yes
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes bicycles and taxis.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' with road signs indicating restrictions.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'DART'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and often green or red colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and dedicated lanes.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Not applicable	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Driving Side

denmark:

Right

tanzania:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

denmark:

Marks the central reservation on dual carriageways.

tanzania:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

denmark:

Used temporarily in construction zones.

tanzania:

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

Overtaking: On Left

denmark:

Yes

tanzania:

Overtaking: On Right

denmark:

Generally prohibited, except in congested multilane traffic.

tanzania:

Yes

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

denmark:

Use rightmost lane.

tanzania:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Usage

denmark:

Reserved for buses and sometimes bicycles and taxis.

tanzania:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

denmark:

Labeled 'BUS' with road signs indicating restrictions.

tanzania:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'DART'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

denmark:

Bicycle symbols and often green or red colored pavement.

tanzania:

Bicycle symbols and dedicated lanes.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

denmark:

Not applicable

tanzania:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

denmark:

Yes

tanzania:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

denmark:

Electronic signs display current limits.

tanzania:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Denmark	Tanzania
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	30-50 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110-130 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90-100 km/h	80 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, for minor offenses.	Yes

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

denmark:

30 km/h

tanzania:

30-50 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

denmark:

110-130 km/h

tanzania:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

denmark:

90-100 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

denmark:

Yes

tanzania:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

denmark:

Electronic signs display current limits

tanzania:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

denmark:

Yes, for minor offenses.

tanzania:

Yes

Signals

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	Denmark	Tanzania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Used before green.	Not used in Tanzania
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	Danish; symbols are standard	English and Swahili; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

denmark:

Used before green.

tanzania:

Not used in Tanzania

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

denmark:

Signal when entering and exiting

tanzania:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

denmark:

Danish; symbols are standard

tanzania:

English and Swahili; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

denmark:

Triangular with red border

tanzania:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Denmark		Tanzania
Left Turn: General	Permitted unless prohibited by signs, give way to crossing traffic and pedestrians.		Permitted unless prohibited by signs
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign.		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Left Turn: General

denmark:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs, give way to crossing traffic and pedestrians.

tanzania:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

U- Turns Allowed

denmark:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign.

tanzania:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Denmark	Tanzania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; no additional permits needed for short stays	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory periodic inspections for vehicles	Required annually
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Mandatory

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

denmark:

Accepted; no additional permits needed for short stays

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

denmark:

International Driving Permit recommended

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

denmark:

Mandatory periodic inspections for vehicles

tanzania:

Required annually

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

denmark:

Displayed on the windshield

tanzania:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

denmark:

Recommended

tanzania:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Denmark		Tanzania
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate usage compared to some countries
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

denmark:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

tanzania:

Moderate usage compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

denmark:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

tanzania:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Denmark	Tanzania
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; carried out by the police	Common
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Significant fines apply

Limits: General Drivers

denmark:

0.05%

tanzania:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

denmark:

0.02%

tanzania:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

denmark:

0.00%; zero tolerance

tanzania:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

denmark:

Common; carried out by the police

tanzania:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

denmark:

Can be substantial

tanzania:

Significant fines apply

Roundabouts

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	Denmark		Tanzania
Signaling: Entering	Signal left if taking any exit other than first		Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Signaling: Entering

denmark:

Signal left if taking any exit other than first

tanzania:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Emergency Services

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	Denmark	Tanzania
Contact: Traffic Police	Contact general emergency to report traffic issues	112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your insurer or patrol services	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended but not mandatory	Mandatory

Contact: Traffic Police

denmark:

Contact general emergency to report traffic issues

tanzania:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

denmark:

Contact your insurer or patrol services

tanzania:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

denmark:

Recommended but not mandatory

tanzania:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Denmark	Tanzania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines proportional to salary, can be significant	Varies; penalties can be severe
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible license forfeiture, or jail	Substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply, mandatory for front and rear seats	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, use of hands-free required	Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines and possible license points	Penalties enforced
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines usually handled through post or bank transfer	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within 14 days	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

denmark:

Varies; fines proportional to salary, can be significant

tanzania:

Varies; penalties can be severe

Common Fines: Alcohol

denmark:

Substantial fines, possible license forfeiture, or jail

tanzania:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

denmark:

Fines apply, mandatory for front and rear seats

tanzania:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

denmark:

Fines apply, use of hands-free required

tanzania:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

denmark:

Significant fines and possible license points

tanzania:

Penalties enforced

Payment: On The Spot

denmark:

Possible; fines usually handled through post or bank transfer

tanzania:

Common

Payment: Deadline

denmark:

Varies; typically within 14 days

tanzania:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay