Driving Differences: Italy vs. Tonga for Safe Travels

When traversing the roads of Italy and Tonga, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that are essential for safe navigation. Key disparities include driving sides—right in Italy versus left in Tonga—along with varying speed limits and emergency protocols. Understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey abroad.

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RIGHT

Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in italy is 85

1.899 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for italy is 1.899 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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	Italy	Tonga
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used; occasionally as edge line.	Often used to separate traffic directions.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not used for lane separation; may indicate temporary diversions.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; 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
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Driving Side

italy:

Right

tonga:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

italy:

Not commonly used; occasionally as edge line.

tonga:

Often used to separate traffic directions.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

italy:

Not used for lane separation; may indicate temporary diversions.

tonga:

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

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

italy:

Use rightmost lane.

tonga:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

italy:

Yes

tonga:

Bus Lanes: Usage

italy:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

tonga:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

italy:

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

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

italy:

Yes

tonga:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

italy:

Exclusive for bicycles.

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

italy:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

italy:

Yes

tonga:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

italy:

Electronic signs display current limits.

tonga:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Italy	Tonga
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	No specific highways with designated higher speed limits
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	No widespread use
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation	Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Urban Areas: Standard

italy:

50 km/h

tonga:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

italy:

30 km/h

tonga:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

italy:

90 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

italy:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

italy:

70 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

italy:

130 km/h

tonga:

No specific highways with designated higher speed limits

Highways: Buses And Vans

italy:

100 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

italy:

80 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

italy:

Yes

tonga:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

italy:

Electronic signs display current limits

tonga:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

italy:

Yes

tonga:

No widespread use

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

italy:

Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation

tonga:

Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Signals

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	Italy	Tonga
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Used; prepare to go when green appears	Not commonly used in Tonga
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Use indicators appropriately
Traffic Signs: Language	Italian; symbols are standard	English and Tongan; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

italy:

Used; prepare to go when green appears

tonga:

Not commonly used in Tonga

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

italy:

Signal when exiting

tonga:

Use indicators appropriately

Traffic Signs: Language

italy:

Italian; symbols are standard

tonga:

English and Tongan; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

italy:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

tonga:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Italy		Tonga
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless indicated by a sign		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

italy:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign

tonga:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

italy:

Varies by locality; check for signs

tonga:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Italy	Tonga
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory for vehicles over four years old	Required; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

italy:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

tonga:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

italy:

Mandatory for vehicles over four years old

tonga:

Required; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

italy:

Displayed on license plate

tonga:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

italy:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

italy:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Italy		Tonga
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

italy:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

tonga:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Italy	Tonga
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	Zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used frequently	Common at specific times or checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

italy:

0.05%

tonga:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

italy:

0.00%

tonga:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

italy:

0.00%

tonga:

Zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

italy:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

tonga:

Common at specific times or checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

italy:

Substantial

tonga:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Exiting

italy:

Signal right when preparing to exit

tonga:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Italy	Tonga
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	113 (State Police)	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	116 (ACI)	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

italy:

112

tonga:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

italy:

113 (State Police)

tonga:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

italy:

116 (ACI)

tonga:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

italy:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

italy:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Italy	Tonga
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; significant fines, possible license suspension	Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Varies; fines apply	Mandatory; fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, strict enforcement	Fines for handheld phone use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, may include points on license	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Possible, especially for foreign drivers	Common; fines usually paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically a set period to pay, often 60 days	Immediate payment preferred

Common Fines: Speeding

italy:

Varies; significant fines, possible license suspension

tonga:

Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police

Common Fines: Seat Belts

italy:

Varies; fines apply

tonga:

Mandatory; fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

italy:

Fines apply, strict enforcement

tonga:

Fines for handheld phone use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

italy:

Fines apply, may include points on license

tonga:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

italy:

Possible, especially for foreign drivers

tonga:

Common; fines usually paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

italy:

Varies; typically a set period to pay, often 60 days

tonga:

Immediate payment preferred