Driving in Fiji vs. Hong Kong: Key Safety Differences

Explore the fascinating contrasts in road regulations between Fiji and Hong Kong, two unique driving environments. From lane markings and speed limits to penalties and alcohol limits, this comparison unveils significant variations. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey abroad, no matter your destination!

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in fiji is 84

1.162 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for fiji 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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	Fiji	Hong kong
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; overtaking permitted.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Left	No	Prohibited; left is the normal driving lane
Overtaking: On Right	Yes	Yes, overtaking should be done on the right.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS ONLY' with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols painted on road surfaces.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

fiji:

Centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.

hong kong:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

fiji:

Centerline on two-way roads; overtaking permitted.

hong kong:

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

Overtaking: On Left

fiji:

hong kong:

Prohibited; left is the normal driving lane

Overtaking: On Right

fiji:

Yes

hong kong:

Yes, overtaking should be done on the right.

Bus Lanes: Presence

fiji:

hong kong:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

fiji:

N/A

hong kong:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

fiji:

N/A

hong kong:

Labeled 'BUS ONLY' with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

fiji:

hong kong:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

fiji:

N/A

hong kong:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

fiji:

N/A

hong kong:

Bicycle symbols painted on road surfaces.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

fiji:

N/A

hong kong:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

fiji:

N/A

hong kong:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Fiji	Hong kong
Urban Areas: Standard	50 kph	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 kph	30-50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 kph	70-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 kph	70-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60 kph	70-100 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 kph	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 kph	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 kph	80 km/h
Speed Units	kph	km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be issued at the scene	No; fines are usually sent by mail

Urban Areas: Standard

fiji:

50 kph

hong kong:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

fiji:

30 kph

hong kong:

30-50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

fiji:

80 kph

hong kong:

70-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

fiji:

70 kph

hong kong:

70-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

fiji:

60 kph

hong kong:

70-100 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

fiji:

100 kph

hong kong:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

fiji:

90 kph

hong kong:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

fiji:

80 kph

hong kong:

80 km/h

Speed Units

fiji:

kph

hong kong:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

fiji:

N/A

hong kong:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

hong kong:

No; fines are usually sent by mail

Signals

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	Fiji	Hong kong
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Fiji	Used when lights are about to turn green
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; fines can apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	Chinese and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Diamond-shaped with yellow or white background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

fiji:

Not used in Fiji

hong kong:

Used when lights are about to turn green

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

fiji:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines can apply

hong kong:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

fiji:

English; symbols are standard

hong kong:

Chinese and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

fiji:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

hong kong:

Diamond-shaped with yellow or white background

Turns

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	Fiji		Hong kong
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed.		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed only where indicated by signs		Permitted unless prohibited by sign

Right Turn On Red

fiji:

Not allowed.

hong kong:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

fiji:

Allowed only where indicated by signs

hong kong:

Permitted unless prohibited by sign

Documentation

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	Fiji	Hong kong
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory	Required annually
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

fiji:

Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory

hong kong:

Required annually

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

fiji:

Not mandatory

hong kong:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

fiji:

Not mandatory

hong kong:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Fiji		Hong kong
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Often used for greetings or to alert pedestrians and other vehicles		Less frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

fiji:

Often used for greetings or to alert pedestrians and other vehicles

hong kong:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Fiji	Hong kong
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints frequently used	Common, checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines, potential loss of license	HK$5,000 or more for first offenses

Limits: General Drivers

fiji:

0.08%

hong kong:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

fiji:

Common; checkpoints frequently used

hong kong:

Common, checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

fiji:

Substantial fines, potential loss of license

hong kong:

HK$5,000 or more for first offenses

Roundabouts

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	Fiji		Hong kong
Signaling: Exiting	Signal right when preparing to exit		Signal left when preparing to exit

Signaling: Exiting

fiji:

Signal right when preparing to exit

hong kong:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Fiji	Hong kong
Contact: General Emergency	911	999
Contact: Traffic Police	911 for emergencies; *000 for non-emergencies on mobile phones	Varies; usually contact through 999
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or member services like AA

Contact: General Emergency

fiji:

911

hong kong:

999

Contact: Traffic Police

fiji:

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

hong kong:

Varies; usually contact through 999

Contact: Roadside Assistance

fiji:

Contact your insurance provider

hong kong:

Check with your insurance provider or member services like AA

Penalties And Fines

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	Fiji	Hong kong
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; $50 to $500	Varies; HK$450 to HK$1,000, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory; fines can apply	HK$5,000, potential imprisonment
Common Fines: Phone Use	Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply	HK$2,000, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply; obey signals	HK$900, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can be issued at the scene	Not practiced; fines usually paid online or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days	Varies; typically 14 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

fiji:

Varies; $50 to $500

hong kong:

Varies; HK$450 to HK$1,000, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

fiji:

Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment

hong kong:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

fiji:

Mandatory; fines can apply

hong kong:

HK$5,000, potential imprisonment

Common Fines: Phone Use

fiji:

Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply

hong kong:

HK$2,000, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

fiji:

Fines apply; obey signals

hong kong:

HK$900, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

hong kong:

Not practiced; fines usually paid online or by mail

Payment: Deadline

fiji:

Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days

hong kong:

Varies; typically 14 to 30 days to pay