Driving in Fiji vs. Malta: Key Differences Explained

Explore the intriguing contrasts in road regulations between Fiji and Malta. From lane markings to speed limits, these nations exhibit distinct approaches to vehicular norms. Notably, Malta features designated bus and cycle lanes, while Fiji emphasizes overtaking rules. Understanding these variations is vital for ensuring safe travels in both countries.

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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	Malta
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.	Marks the left edge on some divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; overtaking permitted.	Often used to indicate parking restrictions.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and emergency vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Shared use with caution, marked on roads.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

fiji:

Centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.

malta:

Marks the left edge on some divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

fiji:

Centerline on two-way roads; overtaking permitted.

malta:

Often used to indicate parking restrictions.

Bus Lanes: Presence

fiji:

malta:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

fiji:

N/A

malta:

Reserved for buses and emergency vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

fiji:

N/A

malta:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

fiji:

malta:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

fiji:

N/A

malta:

Shared use with caution, marked on roads.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

fiji:

N/A

malta:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Fiji	Malta
Urban Areas: Standard	50 kph	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 kph	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 kph	70 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 kph	70 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60 kph	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 kph	80 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 kph	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 kph	80 km/h
Speed Units	kph	km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be issued at the scene	Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation

Urban Areas: Standard

fiji:

50 kph

malta:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

fiji:

30 kph

malta:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

fiji:

80 kph

malta:

70 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

fiji:

70 kph

malta:

70 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

fiji:

60 kph

malta:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

fiji:

100 kph

malta:

80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

fiji:

90 kph

malta:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

fiji:

80 kph

malta:

80 km/h

Speed Units

fiji:

kph

malta:

km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

malta:

Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation

Signals

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	Fiji	Malta
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Fiji	Not used in Malta
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 Maltese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangular-shaped with a white background or yellow.

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

fiji:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

malta:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

fiji:

Not used in Fiji

malta:

Not used in Malta

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

fiji:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines can apply

malta:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

fiji:

English; symbols are standard

malta:

English and Maltese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

fiji:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

malta:

Triangular-shaped with a white background or yellow.

Turns

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	Fiji		Malta
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed.		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed only where indicated by signs		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

fiji:

Not allowed.

malta:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

fiji:

Allowed only where indicated by signs

malta:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Fiji	Malta
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory	Annual vehicle inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on license plate or windshield.
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

fiji:

Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory

malta:

Annual vehicle inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

fiji:

Displayed on the windshield

malta:

Displayed on license plate or windshield.

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

fiji:

Not mandatory

malta:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

fiji:

Not mandatory

malta:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Fiji		Malta
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

malta:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Fiji	Malta
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints frequently used	Common; checkpoints used in some areas
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines, potential loss of license	Reasonably enforced; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

fiji:

0.08%

malta:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

fiji:

0.05%

malta:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

fiji:

0.00%; zero tolerance

malta:

0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

fiji:

Common; checkpoints frequently used

malta:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

Enforcement: Fines

fiji:

Substantial fines, potential loss of license

malta:

Reasonably enforced; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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	Fiji		Malta
Signaling: Exiting	Signal right when preparing to exit		Signal left when preparing to exit

Signaling: Exiting

fiji:

Signal right when preparing to exit

malta:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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

Contact: General Emergency

fiji:

911

malta:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

fiji:

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

malta:

112 for emergencies

Contact: Roadside Assistance

fiji:

Contact your insurance provider

malta:

Check with your insurance provider or AA Malta

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

fiji:

Not mandatory, but recommended

malta:

Recommended but not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

fiji:

Not mandatory, but recommended

malta:

Recommended but not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Fiji	Malta
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; $50 to $500	Varies; typically €35 to €70, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment	Varies; substantial fines and possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory; fines can apply	Typically around €50, points may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply	Typically around €100, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply; obey signals	Typically around €100, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can be issued at the scene	Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days	Varies; typically 15 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

fiji:

Varies; $50 to $500

malta:

Varies; typically €35 to €70, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

fiji:

Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment

malta:

Varies; substantial fines and possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

fiji:

Mandatory; fines can apply

malta:

Typically around €50, points may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

fiji:

Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply

malta:

Typically around €100, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

fiji:

Fines apply; obey signals

malta:

Typically around €100, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

malta:

Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail

Payment: Deadline

fiji:

Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days

malta:

Varies; typically 15 days to pay