Driving in Hong Kong vs. Tanzania: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Hong Kong and Tanzania, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that shape their travel experiences. Key contrasts include lane markings, speed limits, and emergency protocols. Understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a secure journey abroad, allowing for safer and more informed driving decisions in each unique environment.

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LEFT

Driving Side

The driving side in hong-kong is the Left Side of the road

100

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in hong-kong is 100

3.408 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for hong-kong is 3.408 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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	Hong kong	Tanzania
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the right edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	Prohibited; left is the normal driving lane	No
Overtaking: On Right	Yes, overtaking should be done on the right.	Yes
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS ONLY' with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'DART'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols painted on road surfaces.	Bicycle symbols and dedicated lanes.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

hong kong:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

tanzania:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

hong kong:

Prohibited; left is the normal driving lane

tanzania:

Overtaking: On Right

hong kong:

Yes, overtaking should be done on the right.

tanzania:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Markings

hong kong:

Labeled 'BUS ONLY' with road signs.

tanzania:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'DART'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

hong kong:

Bicycle symbols painted on road surfaces.

tanzania:

Bicycle symbols and dedicated lanes.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

hong kong:

N/A

tanzania:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

hong kong:

N/A

tanzania:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Hong kong	Tanzania
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70-100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	No; fines are usually sent by mail	Yes

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

hong kong:

70-100 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

hong kong:

70-100 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

hong kong:

70-100 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

hong kong:

100 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

hong kong:

N/A

tanzania:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

hong kong:

No; fines are usually sent by mail

tanzania:

Yes

Signals

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	Hong kong	Tanzania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Used when lights are about to turn green	Not used in Tanzania
Traffic Signs: Language	Chinese and English; symbols are standard	English and Swahili; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow or white background	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

hong kong:

Used when lights are about to turn green

tanzania:

Not used in Tanzania

Traffic Signs: Language

hong kong:

Chinese and English; symbols are standard

tanzania:

English and Swahili; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

hong kong:

Diamond-shaped with yellow or white background

tanzania:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Hong kong		Tanzania
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless prohibited by sign		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

U- Turns Allowed

hong kong:

Permitted unless prohibited by sign

tanzania:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Hong kong	Tanzania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Mandatory

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

hong kong:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

hong kong:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

hong kong:

Displayed on the windshield

tanzania:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

hong kong:

Recommended

tanzania:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

hong kong:

Recommended

tanzania:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Hong kong		Tanzania
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate usage compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

hong kong:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

tanzania:

Moderate usage compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Hong kong	Tanzania
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, checkpoints used frequently	Common
Enforcement: Fines	HK$5,000 or more for first offenses	Significant fines apply

Limits: General Drivers

hong kong:

0.05%

tanzania:

0.08%

Limits: Underage Drivers

hong kong:

0.00%; zero tolerance

tanzania:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

hong kong:

Common, checkpoints used frequently

tanzania:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

hong kong:

HK$5,000 or more for first offenses

tanzania:

Significant fines apply

Roundabouts

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	Hong kong		Tanzania
Signaling: Exiting	Signal left when preparing to exit		Signal right when preparing to exit

Signaling: Exiting

hong kong:

Signal left when preparing to exit

tanzania:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Hong kong	Tanzania
Contact: General Emergency	999	112
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies; usually contact through 999	112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or member services like AA	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

hong kong:

999

tanzania:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

hong kong:

Varies; usually contact through 999

tanzania:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

hong kong:

Check with your insurance provider or member services like AA

tanzania:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

hong kong:

Not mandatory, but recommended

tanzania:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

hong kong:

Not mandatory, but recommended

tanzania:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Hong kong	Tanzania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; HK$450 to HK$1,000, points on license	Varies; penalties can be severe
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	HK$5,000, potential imprisonment	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	HK$2,000, points on license	Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	HK$900, points on license	Penalties enforced
Payment: On The Spot	Not practiced; fines usually paid online or by mail	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

hong kong:

Varies; HK$450 to HK$1,000, points on license

tanzania:

Varies; penalties can be severe

Common Fines: Alcohol

hong kong:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

tanzania:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

hong kong:

HK$5,000, potential imprisonment

tanzania:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

hong kong:

HK$2,000, points on license

tanzania:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

hong kong:

HK$900, points on license

tanzania:

Penalties enforced

Payment: On The Spot

hong kong:

Not practiced; fines usually paid online or by mail

tanzania:

Common

Payment: Deadline

hong kong:

Varies; typically 14 to 30 days to pay

tanzania:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay