Driving in Iceland vs. Vanuatu: Key Differences Explained

When it comes to navigating the roads, Iceland and Vanuatu present distinct contrasts in their regulations and practices. From lane usage to speed limits, each country has its unique approach to vehicular rules. Discover how these differences can impact your driving experience and ensure your journey remains safe and enjoyable abroad.

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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	Vanuatu
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas	List length: 4	List length: 5
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses; usage by taxis is sometimes permitted.	Not applicable in Vanuatu.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Bicycles generally share the road with cars.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable in Vanuatu.
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used in Vanuatu.

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas

iceland:

List length: 4

vanuatu:

List length: 5

Bus Lanes: Presence

iceland:

Yes

vanuatu:

Bus Lanes: Usage

iceland:

Reserved for buses; usage by taxis is sometimes permitted.

vanuatu:

Not applicable in Vanuatu.

Bus Lanes: Markings

iceland:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

vanuatu:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

iceland:

Yes

vanuatu:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

iceland:

Exclusive for bicycles.

vanuatu:

Bicycles generally share the road with cars.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

iceland:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

vanuatu:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

iceland:

N/A

vanuatu:

Not applicable in Vanuatu.

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

iceland:

N/A

vanuatu:

Not commonly used in Vanuatu.

Speeds Limits

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	Iceland	Vanuatu
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h on gravel roads	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h on paved roads	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h on paved roads	50-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used in Vanuatu.
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	Rare
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes; fines can be issued directly.

Urban Areas: Standard

iceland:

50 km/h

vanuatu:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

iceland:

80 km/h on gravel roads

vanuatu:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

iceland:

90 km/h on paved roads

vanuatu:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

iceland:

80 km/h on paved roads

vanuatu:

50-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

iceland:

90 km/h

vanuatu:

80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

iceland:

90 km/h

vanuatu:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

iceland:

N/A

vanuatu:

Not commonly used in Vanuatu.

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

iceland:

Yes

vanuatu:

Rare

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

iceland:

Yes

vanuatu:

Yes; fines can be issued directly.

Signals

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	Iceland	Vanuatu
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	N/A	Not used in Vanuatu
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	English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red borders	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

iceland:

N/A

vanuatu:

Not used in Vanuatu

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

iceland:

Signal when entering and exiting

vanuatu:

Signal when exiting

Horn Usage: Penalties

iceland:

N/A

vanuatu:

Fines may apply for misuse

Hand Signals: Common Usage

iceland:

N/A

vanuatu:

Rare, as vehicle indicators are expected

Traffic Signs: Language

iceland:

Icelandic; symbols are standard

vanuatu:

English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

iceland:

Triangular with red borders

vanuatu:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Iceland		Vanuatu
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Not typically allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs		Varies; check local regulations and signs

Right Turn On Red

iceland:

Not allowed

vanuatu:

Not typically allowed

U- Turns Allowed

iceland:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs

vanuatu:

Varies; check local regulations and signs

Documentation

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	Iceland	Vanuatu
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Insurance	Liability insurance mandatory	Third-party insurance mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Required; proof may be checked during traffic stops
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	No standard requirement
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended but not mandatory

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

iceland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

vanuatu:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

iceland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

vanuatu:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Insurance

iceland:

Liability insurance mandatory

vanuatu:

Third-party insurance mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

iceland:

Annual inspection required

vanuatu:

Required; proof may be checked during traffic stops

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

iceland:

Displayed on the windshield

vanuatu:

No standard requirement

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

iceland:

Mandatory

vanuatu:

Recommended but not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Iceland		Vanuatu
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull to the side and stop, if necessary

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

iceland:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

vanuatu:

Pull to the side and stop, if necessary

Alcohol

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	Iceland	Vanuatu
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Occasional
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial penalties can apply	Fines can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and fine	Can lead to penalties including fines or arrest

Enforcement: Random Checks

iceland:

Common

vanuatu:

Occasional

Enforcement: Fines

iceland:

Substantial penalties can apply

vanuatu:

Fines can be substantial

Test Refusal

iceland:

Can result in license suspension and fine

vanuatu:

Can lead to penalties including fines or arrest

Roundabouts

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	Iceland		Vanuatu
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

vanuatu:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Signaling: Exiting

iceland:

Signal when preparing to exit

vanuatu:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Iceland	Vanuatu
Contact: Traffic Police	National Police number 112	112 for general assistance
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact local towing services or insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local agencies
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: Traffic Police

iceland:

National Police number 112

vanuatu:

112 for general assistance

Contact: Roadside Assistance

iceland:

Contact local towing services or insurance provider

vanuatu:

Check with your insurance provider or local agencies

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

iceland:

Mandatory

vanuatu:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

iceland:

Not mandatory

vanuatu:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Iceland	Vanuatu
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can be substantial depending on the offense	Varies; 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 for use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	Fines applicable
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines often need to be paid promptly	Possible; or through police stations
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be paid within specific time frame	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

iceland:

Varies; fines can be substantial depending on the offense

vanuatu:

Varies; can be significant

Common Fines: Seat Belts

iceland:

Mandatory; fines apply

vanuatu:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

iceland:

Fines if found using without hands-free

vanuatu:

Fines apply for use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

iceland:

Fines and points on license

vanuatu:

Fines applicable

Payment: On The Spot

iceland:

Possible; fines often need to be paid promptly

vanuatu:

Possible; or through police stations

Payment: Deadline

iceland:

Varies; typically must be paid within specific time frame

vanuatu:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay