Driving in Fiji vs. Samoa: Key Differences Explained

Discover the essential contrasts in road regulations and practices between Fiji and Samoa. From speed limits in urban areas to lane markings and traffic signal protocols, these nations showcase unique driving norms. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for ensuring a safe and enjoyable travel experience in either paradise.

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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	Samoa
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.	Marks the centerline on two-way roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; overtaking permitted.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
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.

samoa:

Marks the centerline on two-way roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

fiji:

Centerline on two-way roads; overtaking permitted.

samoa:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

fiji:

N/A

samoa:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

fiji:

N/A

samoa:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Usage

fiji:

N/A

samoa:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

fiji:

N/A

samoa:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

fiji:

N/A

samoa:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

fiji:

N/A

samoa:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Fiji	Samoa
Urban Areas: Standard	50 kph	25-40 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 kph	20 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 kph	55-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 kph	55-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60 kph	55-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 kph	Not applicable
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 kph	Not applicable
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 kph	Not applicable
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

samoa:

25-40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

fiji:

30 kph

samoa:

20 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

fiji:

80 kph

samoa:

55-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

fiji:

70 kph

samoa:

55-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

fiji:

60 kph

samoa:

55-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

fiji:

100 kph

samoa:

Not applicable

Highways: Buses And Vans

fiji:

90 kph

samoa:

Not applicable

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

fiji:

80 kph

samoa:

Not applicable

Speed Units

fiji:

kph

samoa:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

fiji:

N/A

samoa:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

samoa:

Yes

Signals

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	Fiji	Samoa
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Fiji	Not used in Samoa
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 Samoan; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

fiji:

Not used in Fiji

samoa:

Not used in Samoa

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

fiji:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines can apply

samoa:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

fiji:

English; symbols are standard

samoa:

English and Samoan; symbols are standard

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

fiji:

Not allowed.

samoa:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

fiji:

Allowed only where indicated by signs

samoa:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Fiji		Samoa
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory		Annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield		Displayed on windshield

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

fiji:

Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory

samoa:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

fiji:

Displayed on the windshield

samoa:

Displayed on windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Fiji		Samoa
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

samoa:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Fiji	Samoa
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
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines, potential loss of license	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: Professional Drivers

fiji:

0.05%

samoa:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

fiji:

0.00%; zero tolerance

samoa:

0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

fiji:

Common; checkpoints frequently used

samoa:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

fiji:

Substantial fines, potential loss of license

samoa:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Exiting

fiji:

Signal right when preparing to exit

samoa:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Fiji		Samoa
Contact: Traffic Police	911 for emergencies; *000 for non-emergencies on mobile phones		685-22-222
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your insurance provider		Check with your insurance provider

Contact: Traffic Police

fiji:

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

samoa:

685-22-222

Contact: Roadside Assistance

fiji:

Contact your insurance provider

samoa:

Check with your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Fiji	Samoa
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; $50 to $500	Varies; ST$50 to ST$500, 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	ST$100 to ST$200
Common Fines: Phone Use	Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply	ST$50 to ST$300
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply; obey signals	ST$100 to ST$500, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can be issued at the scene	Yes; fines usually paid online or by mail afterwards
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

fiji:

Varies; $50 to $500

samoa:

Varies; ST$50 to ST$500, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

fiji:

Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment

samoa:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

fiji:

Mandatory; fines can apply

samoa:

ST$100 to ST$200

Common Fines: Phone Use

fiji:

Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply

samoa:

ST$50 to ST$300

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

fiji:

Fines apply; obey signals

samoa:

ST$100 to ST$500, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

samoa:

Yes; fines usually paid online or by mail afterwards

Payment: Deadline

fiji:

Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days

samoa:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay