Driving in Iceland vs Mozambique: Key Differences Explained

When traveling from Iceland to Mozambique, understanding the key variances in road regulations and driving customs is essential for a safe journey. From the differing sides of the road to speed limits and signaling practices, this comparison highlights crucial distinctions to ensure your driving experience abroad is both secure and enjoyable.

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RIGHT

Driving Side

The driving side in iceland is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in iceland is 93

2.229 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for iceland is 2.229 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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	Iceland	Mozambique
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Centers the road for no-passing zones.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Not allowed.
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas	List length: 4	List length: 5
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses; usage by taxis is sometimes permitted.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Driving Side

iceland:

Right

mozambique:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

iceland:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

mozambique:

Centers the road for no-passing zones.

Overtaking: On Right

iceland:

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

mozambique:

Not allowed.

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas

iceland:

List length: 4

mozambique:

List length: 5

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

iceland:

Use rightmost lane.

mozambique:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

iceland:

Yes

mozambique:

Bus Lanes: Usage

iceland:

Reserved for buses; usage by taxis is sometimes permitted.

mozambique:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

iceland:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

mozambique:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

iceland:

Yes

mozambique:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

iceland:

Exclusive for bicycles.

mozambique:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

iceland:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

mozambique:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

iceland:

N/A

mozambique:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

iceland:

N/A

mozambique:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Iceland	Mozambique
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h on gravel roads	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h on paved roads	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h on paved roads	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Urban Areas: Standard

iceland:

50 km/h

mozambique:

60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

iceland:

30 km/h

mozambique:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

iceland:

80 km/h on gravel roads

mozambique:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

iceland:

90 km/h on paved roads

mozambique:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

iceland:

80 km/h on paved roads

mozambique:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

iceland:

90 km/h

mozambique:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

iceland:

90 km/h

mozambique:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

iceland:

80 km/h

mozambique:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

iceland:

N/A

mozambique:

N/A

Signals

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	Iceland	Mozambique
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	N/A	Not used in Mozambique
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Horn Usage: Penalties	N/A	Fines may apply for misuse
Hand Signals: Common Usage	N/A	Rare, as vehicle indicators are expected
Traffic Signs: Language	Icelandic; symbols are standard	Portuguese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red borders	Triangle-shaped with red borders

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

iceland:

N/A

mozambique:

Not used in Mozambique

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

iceland:

Signal when entering and exiting

mozambique:

Signal when exiting

Horn Usage: Penalties

iceland:

N/A

mozambique:

Fines may apply for misuse

Hand Signals: Common Usage

iceland:

N/A

mozambique:

Rare, as vehicle indicators are expected

Traffic Signs: Language

iceland:

Icelandic; symbols are standard

mozambique:

Portuguese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

iceland:

Triangular with red borders

mozambique:

Triangle-shaped with red borders

Turns

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	Iceland		Mozambique
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Not allowed unless signed otherwise.
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs		Allowed where not prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

iceland:

Not allowed

mozambique:

Not allowed unless signed otherwise.

U- Turns Allowed

iceland:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs

mozambique:

Allowed where not prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Iceland	Mozambique
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Annually
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

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

iceland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

mozambique:

International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

iceland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

mozambique:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

iceland:

Annual inspection required

mozambique:

Annually

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

iceland:

Displayed on the windshield

mozambique:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

iceland:

Not mandatory

mozambique:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Iceland		Mozambique
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

iceland:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

mozambique:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Iceland	Mozambique
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.06%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00% - zero tolerance	0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common, especially in urban areas
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial penalties can apply	Varies; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and fine	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

iceland:

0.05%

mozambique:

0.06%

Limits: Underage Drivers

iceland:

0.00% - zero tolerance

mozambique:

0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

iceland:

Common

mozambique:

Common, especially in urban areas

Enforcement: Fines

iceland:

Substantial penalties can apply

mozambique:

Varies; can be substantial

Test Refusal

iceland:

Can result in license suspension and fine

mozambique:

Can result in license suspension

Roundabouts

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	Iceland		Mozambique
Signaling: Entering	Signal when entering and exiting		Signal if turning immediately upon entry
Signaling: Exiting	Signal when preparing to exit		Signal right when preparing to exit

Signaling: Entering

iceland:

Signal when entering and exiting

mozambique:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Signaling: Exiting

iceland:

Signal when preparing to exit

mozambique:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Iceland	Mozambique
Contact: General Emergency	112	119
Contact: Traffic Police	National Police number 112	121
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact local towing services or insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

iceland:

112

mozambique:

119

Contact: Traffic Police

iceland:

National Police number 112

mozambique:

121

Contact: Roadside Assistance

iceland:

Contact local towing services or insurance provider

mozambique:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

iceland:

Not mandatory

mozambique:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Iceland	Mozambique
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can be substantial depending on the offense	Varies; fines can be significant
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory; fines apply	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines if found using without hands-free	Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	Fines apply, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines often need to be paid promptly	Common; fines often paid on the spot
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be paid within specific time frame	Varies; typically required immediately or within a short period,

Common Fines: Speeding

iceland:

Varies; fines can be substantial depending on the offense

mozambique:

Varies; fines can be significant

Common Fines: Seat Belts

iceland:

Mandatory; fines apply

mozambique:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

iceland:

Fines if found using without hands-free

mozambique:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

iceland:

Fines and points on license

mozambique:

Fines apply, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

iceland:

Possible; fines often need to be paid promptly

mozambique:

Common; fines often paid on the spot

Payment: Deadline

iceland:

Varies; typically must be paid within specific time frame

mozambique:

Varies; typically required immediately or within a short period,