Driving Differences: Fiji vs Tonga for Safe Travels

Discover the unique driving practices between Fiji and Tonga, as we delve into key distinctions that influence road safety. From varying speed limits and overtaking rules to the nuances of vehicle inspections and alcohol limits, understanding these contrasts is essential for a secure driving experience in both idyllic islands.

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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	Tonga
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.	Often used to separate traffic directions.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; overtaking permitted.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Left	No	Yes
Overtaking: On Right	Yes	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
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.

tonga:

Often used to separate traffic directions.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

fiji:

Centerline on two-way roads; overtaking permitted.

tonga:

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

Overtaking: On Left

fiji:

tonga:

Yes

Overtaking: On Right

fiji:

Yes

tonga:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

fiji:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

fiji:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Fiji	Tonga
Urban Areas: Standard	50 kph	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 kph	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 kph	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 kph	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60 kph	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 kph	No specific highways with designated higher speed limits
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 kph	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 kph	N/A
Speed Units	kph	km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	No widespread use
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be issued at the scene	Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Urban Areas: Standard

fiji:

50 kph

tonga:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

fiji:

30 kph

tonga:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

fiji:

80 kph

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

fiji:

70 kph

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

fiji:

60 kph

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

fiji:

100 kph

tonga:

No specific highways with designated higher speed limits

Highways: Buses And Vans

fiji:

90 kph

tonga:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

fiji:

80 kph

tonga:

N/A

Speed Units

fiji:

kph

tonga:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

fiji:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

fiji:

Yes

tonga:

No widespread use

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

tonga:

Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Signals

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	Fiji	Tonga
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Fiji	Not commonly used in Tonga
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Use indicators appropriately
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 Tongan; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

fiji:

Not used in Fiji

tonga:

Not commonly used in Tonga

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

fiji:

Signal when exiting

tonga:

Use indicators appropriately

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

fiji:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines can apply

tonga:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

fiji:

English; symbols are standard

tonga:

English and Tongan; symbols are standard

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

fiji:

Not allowed.

tonga:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

fiji:

Allowed only where indicated by signs

tonga:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Fiji		Tonga
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory		Required; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield		Displayed on windshield

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

fiji:

Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory

tonga:

Required; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

fiji:

Displayed on the windshield

tonga:

Displayed on windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Fiji		Tonga
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

tonga:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Fiji	Tonga
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	Zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints frequently used	Common at specific times or checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines, potential loss of license	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: Professional Drivers

fiji:

0.05%

tonga:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

fiji:

0.00%; zero tolerance

tonga:

Zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

fiji:

Common; checkpoints frequently used

tonga:

Common at specific times or checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

fiji:

Substantial fines, potential loss of license

tonga:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Exiting

fiji:

Signal right when preparing to exit

tonga:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Fiji		Tonga
Contact: Traffic Police	911 for emergencies; *000 for non-emergencies on mobile phones		Contact local police
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

tonga:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

fiji:

Contact your insurance provider

tonga:

Check with your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Fiji	Tonga
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; $50 to $500	Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory; fines can apply	Mandatory; fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply	Fines for handheld phone use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply; obey signals	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can be issued at the scene	Common; fines usually paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days	Immediate payment preferred

Common Fines: Speeding

fiji:

Varies; $50 to $500

tonga:

Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police

Common Fines: Alcohol

fiji:

Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment

tonga:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

fiji:

Mandatory; fines can apply

tonga:

Mandatory; fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

fiji:

Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply

tonga:

Fines for handheld phone use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

fiji:

Fines apply; obey signals

tonga:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

tonga:

Common; fines usually paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

fiji:

Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days

tonga:

Immediate payment preferred