Driving in Kenya vs. Lithuania: Key Differences Explained

When navigating the roads of Kenya and Lithuania, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that impact their travel experience. Key contrasts include driving on the left in Kenya versus the right in Lithuania, varying speed limits, and differing protocols for emergency vehicles. Understanding these nuances is essential for ensuring a secure journey in either nation.

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Driving Side

The driving side in kenya is the Left Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in kenya is 17

1.357 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for kenya is 1.357 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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	Kenya	Lithuania
Driving Side	Left	Right
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Separation of opposing traffic directions.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Passing permitted with caution.
Overtaking: On Left	No	Yes
Overtaking: On Right	Yes, allow passing on the right.	Allowed on multi-lane roads
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use leftmost lane.	Use rightmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes, in some areas	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Driving Side

kenya:

Left

lithuania:

Right

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

kenya:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

lithuania:

Separation of opposing traffic directions.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

kenya:

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

lithuania:

Passing permitted with caution.

Overtaking: On Left

kenya:

lithuania:

Yes

Overtaking: On Right

kenya:

Yes, allow passing on the right.

lithuania:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

kenya:

Use leftmost lane.

lithuania:

Use rightmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

kenya:

lithuania:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

kenya:

N/A

lithuania:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

kenya:

N/A

lithuania:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

kenya:

Yes, in some areas

lithuania:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

kenya:

N/A

lithuania:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

kenya:

N/A

lithuania:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Kenya	Lithuania
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, issued by police.

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

kenya:

50 km/h

lithuania:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

kenya:

80 km/h

lithuania:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

kenya:

80 km/h

lithuania:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

kenya:

100 km/h

lithuania:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

kenya:

80-100 km/h

lithuania:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

kenya:

80 km/h

lithuania:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

kenya:

N/A

lithuania:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

kenya:

Yes

lithuania:

Yes, issued by police.

Signals

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	Kenya	Lithuania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Kenya	Indicates prepared to start
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged
Traffic Signs: Language	English and Kiswahili; symbols are standard	Lithuanian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

kenya:

Not used in Kenya

lithuania:

Indicates prepared to start

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

kenya:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

lithuania:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Traffic Signs: Language

kenya:

English and Kiswahili; symbols are standard

lithuania:

Lithuanian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

kenya:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

lithuania:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Kenya		Lithuania
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed.		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Right Turn On Red

kenya:

Not allowed.

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

kenya:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Kenya	Lithuania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Mandatory annual check
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on license plate or windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

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

kenya:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

kenya:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

kenya:

Annual inspection required

lithuania:

Mandatory annual check

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

kenya:

Displayed on windshield

lithuania:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

kenya:

Not mandatory

lithuania:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Kenya		Lithuania
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Common practice
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the left and stop if necessary		Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

kenya:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

lithuania:

Common practice

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

kenya:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

lithuania:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Kenya	Lithuania
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.04%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common, particularly at night and weekends
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Substantial; varies based on BAC level
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for severe offenses	Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Results in penalties and license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

kenya:

0.08%

lithuania:

0.04%

Limits: Professional Drivers

kenya:

0.05%

lithuania:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

kenya:

0.00%; zero tolerance

lithuania:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

kenya:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

lithuania:

Common, particularly at night and weekends

Enforcement: Fines

kenya:

Varies; can be substantial

lithuania:

Substantial; varies based on BAC level

Enforcement: Imprisonment

kenya:

Possible for severe offenses

lithuania:

Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses

Test Refusal

kenya:

Can result in license suspension

lithuania:

Results in penalties and license suspension

Roundabouts

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	Kenya		Lithuania
Signaling: Exiting	Signal left when preparing to exit		Signal right when preparing to exit
Lane Usage: Right	Use for first exit or adjacent exits		Use for first exit or straight

Signaling: Exiting

kenya:

Signal left when preparing to exit

lithuania:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Lane Usage: Right

kenya:

Use for first exit or adjacent exits

lithuania:

Use for first exit or straight

Emergency Services

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	Kenya	Lithuania
Contact: General Emergency	999 or 112	112
Contact: Traffic Police	999 or 911	112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or AA Kenya	Contact your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

kenya:

999 or 112

lithuania:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

kenya:

999 or 911

lithuania:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

kenya:

Check with your insurance provider or AA Kenya

lithuania:

Contact your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

kenya:

Not mandatory, but recommended

lithuania:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Kenya	Lithuania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; approximately KES 10,000 to KES 20,000	Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	KES 500 to KES 2,000	Mandatory, fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	KES 2,000 to KES 10,000	Fines apply, use of hands-free device required
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	KES 10,000	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines often paid via mobile money systems	Yes, by police

Common Fines: Speeding

kenya:

Varies; approximately KES 10,000 to KES 20,000

lithuania:

Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit

Common Fines: Alcohol

kenya:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

lithuania:

High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

kenya:

KES 500 to KES 2,000

lithuania:

Mandatory, fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

kenya:

KES 2,000 to KES 10,000

lithuania:

Fines apply, use of hands-free device required

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

kenya:

KES 10,000

lithuania:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

kenya:

Possible; fines often paid via mobile money systems

lithuania:

Yes, by police