Driving in Fiji vs. Kenya: Key Safety Differences

Explore the unique driving landscapes of Fiji and Kenya as we delve into their contrasting roadway regulations and safety practices. Key distinctions emerge in lane markings, speed limits, and enforcement measures, providing vital insights for travelers. Understanding these variances is essential for a secure and enjoyable journey in either 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	Kenya
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 Right	Yes	Yes, allow passing on the right.
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes, in some areas
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
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.

kenya:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

fiji:

Centerline on two-way roads; overtaking permitted.

kenya:

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

Overtaking: On Right

fiji:

Yes

kenya:

Yes, allow passing on the right.

Bus Lanes: Usage

fiji:

N/A

kenya:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

fiji:

N/A

kenya:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

fiji:

kenya:

Yes, in some areas

Cycle Lanes: Usage

fiji:

N/A

kenya:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

fiji:

N/A

kenya:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

fiji:

N/A

kenya:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

fiji:

N/A

kenya:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Fiji	Kenya
Urban Areas: Standard	50 kph	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 kph	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 kph	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 kph	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60 kph	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 kph	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 kph	80-100 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	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

fiji:

50 kph

kenya:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

fiji:

30 kph

kenya:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

fiji:

80 kph

kenya:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

fiji:

70 kph

kenya:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

fiji:

60 kph

kenya:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

fiji:

100 kph

kenya:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

fiji:

90 kph

kenya:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

fiji:

80 kph

kenya:

80 km/h

Speed Units

fiji:

kph

kenya:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

fiji:

N/A

kenya:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

kenya:

Yes

Signals

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	Fiji	Kenya
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Fiji	Not used in Kenya
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; fines can apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	English and Kiswahili; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

fiji:

Not used in Fiji

kenya:

Not used in Kenya

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

fiji:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines can apply

kenya:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

fiji:

English; symbols are standard

kenya:

English and Kiswahili; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Fiji		Kenya
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed only where indicated by signs		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

U- Turns Allowed

fiji:

Allowed only where indicated by signs

kenya:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Fiji	Kenya
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory	Annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

fiji:

Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory

kenya:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

fiji:

Displayed on the windshield

kenya:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

fiji:

Not mandatory

kenya:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Fiji		Kenya
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

kenya:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Fiji		Kenya
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints frequently used		Less common; checkpoints used in some areas
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines, potential loss of license		Varies; can be substantial

Enforcement: Random Checks

fiji:

Common; checkpoints frequently used

kenya:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

Enforcement: Fines

fiji:

Substantial fines, potential loss of license

kenya:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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	Fiji		Kenya
Signaling: Exiting	Signal right when preparing to exit		Signal left when preparing to exit
Lane Usage: Right	Use for first exit or straight		Use for first exit or adjacent exits

Signaling: Exiting

fiji:

Signal right when preparing to exit

kenya:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Lane Usage: Right

fiji:

Use for first exit or straight

kenya:

Use for first exit or adjacent exits

Emergency Services

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	Fiji	Kenya
Contact: General Emergency	911	999 or 112
Contact: Traffic Police	911 for emergencies; *000 for non-emergencies on mobile phones	999 or 911
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or AA Kenya
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

fiji:

911

kenya:

999 or 112

Contact: Traffic Police

fiji:

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

kenya:

999 or 911

Contact: Roadside Assistance

fiji:

Contact your insurance provider

kenya:

Check with your insurance provider or AA Kenya

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

fiji:

Not mandatory, but recommended

kenya:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Fiji	Kenya
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; $50 to $500	Varies; approximately KES 10,000 to KES 20,000
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory; fines can apply	KES 500 to KES 2,000
Common Fines: Phone Use	Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply	KES 2,000 to KES 10,000
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply; obey signals	KES 10,000
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can be issued at the scene	Possible; fines often paid via mobile money systems
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

fiji:

Varies; $50 to $500

kenya:

Varies; approximately KES 10,000 to KES 20,000

Common Fines: Alcohol

fiji:

Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment

kenya:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

fiji:

Mandatory; fines can apply

kenya:

KES 500 to KES 2,000

Common Fines: Phone Use

fiji:

Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply

kenya:

KES 2,000 to KES 10,000

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

fiji:

Fines apply; obey signals

kenya:

KES 10,000

Payment: On The Spot

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

kenya:

Possible; fines often paid via mobile money systems

Payment: Deadline

fiji:

Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days

kenya:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay