Driving in Fiji vs Trinidad and Tobago: Key Differences

When exploring the roads of Fiji and Trinidad and Tobago, understanding their unique driving regulations is vital for ensuring safe travels. From lane markings to speed limits and emergency contact protocols, these nations exhibit distinct traffic practices. Familiarizing yourself with these variations can significantly enhance your driving experience abroad, promoting both safety and compliance.

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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	Trinidad and tobago
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.	Marks the right 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, when safe and permitted.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Marked with signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Primarily for bicycles; be cautious of motor vehicles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

fiji:

Centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.

trinidad and tobago:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

fiji:

Centerline on two-way roads; overtaking permitted.

trinidad and tobago:

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

Overtaking: On Right

fiji:

Yes

trinidad and tobago:

Yes, when safe and permitted.

Bus Lanes: Presence

fiji:

trinidad and tobago:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

fiji:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

fiji:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

Marked with signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

fiji:

trinidad and tobago:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

fiji:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

Primarily for bicycles; be cautious of motor vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

fiji:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Fiji	Trinidad and tobago
Urban Areas: Standard	50 kph	30-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 kph	30 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	65 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
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can be issued at the scene	Common, officers may issue fines directly

Urban Areas: Standard

fiji:

50 kph

trinidad and tobago:

30-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

fiji:

30 kph

trinidad and tobago:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

fiji:

80 kph

trinidad and tobago:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

fiji:

70 kph

trinidad and tobago:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

fiji:

60 kph

trinidad and tobago:

65 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

fiji:

100 kph

trinidad and tobago:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

fiji:

90 kph

trinidad and tobago:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

fiji:

80 kph

trinidad and tobago:

80 km/h

Speed Units

fiji:

kph

trinidad and tobago:

km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

trinidad and tobago:

Common, officers may issue fines directly

Signals

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	Fiji	Trinidad and tobago
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Fiji	Not used in Trinidad and Tobago
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; fines can apply	Unnecessary use discouraged
Headlight Flash: Usage	To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking	To warn other drivers of your presence

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

fiji:

Not used in Fiji

trinidad and tobago:

Not used in Trinidad and Tobago

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

fiji:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines can apply

trinidad and tobago:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Headlight Flash: Usage

fiji:

To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking

trinidad and tobago:

To warn other drivers of your presence

Turns

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	Fiji		Trinidad and tobago
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed.		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed only where indicated by signs		Not typically allowed in urban areas; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

fiji:

Not allowed.

trinidad and tobago:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

fiji:

Allowed only where indicated by signs

trinidad and tobago:

Not typically allowed in urban areas; check for signs

Documentation

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	Fiji	Trinidad and tobago
Insurance	Liability insurance mandatory	Third-party insurance mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory	Annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory

Insurance

fiji:

Liability insurance mandatory

trinidad and tobago:

Third-party insurance mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

fiji:

Annual vehicle inspections are mandatory

trinidad and tobago:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

fiji:

Displayed on the windshield

trinidad and tobago:

Displayed on vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

fiji:

Not mandatory

trinidad and tobago:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Fiji		Trinidad and tobago
Flashing Lights: Usage	To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake		To warn of hazards
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Often used for greetings or to alert pedestrians and other vehicles		Frequent use to communicate in traffic

Flashing Lights: Usage

fiji:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

trinidad and tobago:

To warn of hazards

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

fiji:

Often used for greetings or to alert pedestrians and other vehicles

trinidad and tobago:

Frequent use to communicate in traffic

Alcohol

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	Fiji		Trinidad and tobago
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints frequently used		Common
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial fines, potential loss of license		Varies; can be substantial

Enforcement: Random Checks

fiji:

Common; checkpoints frequently used

trinidad and tobago:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

fiji:

Substantial fines, potential loss of license

trinidad and tobago:

Varies; can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Fiji	Trinidad and tobago
Contact: General Emergency	911	999 or 911
Contact: Traffic Police	911 for emergencies; *000 for non-emergencies on mobile phones	999 or use local police numbers
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your insurance provider	Contact your insurance provider or the Automobile Association
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

fiji:

911

trinidad and tobago:

999 or 911

Contact: Traffic Police

fiji:

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

trinidad and tobago:

999 or use local police numbers

Contact: Roadside Assistance

fiji:

Contact your insurance provider

trinidad and tobago:

Contact your insurance provider or the Automobile Association

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

fiji:

Not mandatory, but recommended

trinidad and tobago:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Fiji	Trinidad and tobago
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; $50 to $500	Varies; TT$ 500 and up, 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	TT$ 1,000
Common Fines: Phone Use	Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply	TT$ 1,500
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply; obey signals	TT$ 2,000, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can be issued at the scene	Rare; fines usually paid in person or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days	Varies; typically within 15-30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

fiji:

Varies; $50 to $500

trinidad and tobago:

Varies; TT$ 500 and up, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

fiji:

Varies; substantial fines, possible imprisonment

trinidad and tobago:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

fiji:

Mandatory; fines can apply

trinidad and tobago:

TT$ 1,000

Common Fines: Phone Use

fiji:

Use while driving is prohibited, fines apply

trinidad and tobago:

TT$ 1,500

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

fiji:

Fines apply; obey signals

trinidad and tobago:

TT$ 2,000, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

fiji:

Yes; fines can be issued at the scene

trinidad and tobago:

Rare; fines usually paid in person or by mail

Payment: Deadline

fiji:

Varies; typically within 7 to 14 days

trinidad and tobago:

Varies; typically within 15-30 days