Driving in Kenya vs. Myanmar: Know the Key Differences

Discover the distinct driving landscapes of Kenya and Myanmar, where road rules and regulations vary significantly. From driving sides to speed limits, each country offers unique guidelines that are essential for safe navigation. Understanding these contrasts will enhance your experience and ensure a secure journey while exploring these captivating destinations.

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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	Myanmar
Driving Side	Left	Right
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	No	No, overtaking is on the right.
Overtaking: On Right	Yes, allow passing on the right.	Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes, in some areas	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.
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

kenya:

Left

myanmar:

Right

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

kenya:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

myanmar:

Marks the edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

kenya:

myanmar:

No, overtaking is on the right.

Overtaking: On Right

kenya:

Yes, allow passing on the right.

myanmar:

Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.

Bus Lanes: Presence

kenya:

myanmar:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

kenya:

N/A

myanmar:

Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

kenya:

N/A

myanmar:

Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

kenya:

Yes, in some areas

myanmar:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

kenya:

Exclusive for bicycles.

myanmar:

Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

kenya:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

myanmar:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

kenya:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

kenya:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Kenya	Myanmar
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30-40 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	50 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Urban Areas: Standard

kenya:

50 km/h

myanmar:

30-40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

kenya:

50 km/h

myanmar:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

kenya:

80 km/h

myanmar:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

kenya:

80 km/h

myanmar:

50 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

kenya:

80-100 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

kenya:

80 km/h

myanmar:

70 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

kenya:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Signals

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	Kenya	Myanmar
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Kenya	Not used in Myanmar
Traffic Signs: Language	English and Kiswahili; symbols are standard	Burmese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

kenya:

Not used in Kenya

myanmar:

Not used in Myanmar

Traffic Signs: Language

kenya:

English and Kiswahili; symbols are standard

myanmar:

Burmese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

kenya:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

myanmar:

Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

kenya:

Not allowed.

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

kenya:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Documentation

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	Kenya	Myanmar
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Yes, periodic inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

kenya:

Annual inspection required

myanmar:

Yes, periodic inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

kenya:

Displayed on windshield

myanmar:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

kenya:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

kenya:

Not mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Kenya		Myanmar
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use, more common in cities
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the left and stop if necessary		Move to the side and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

kenya:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

myanmar:

Moderate use, more common in cities

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

kenya:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

myanmar:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Kenya	Myanmar
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.07%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Less common; often during festivals
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Varies by severity; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can lead to arrest and fines

Limits: General Drivers

kenya:

0.08%

myanmar:

0.07%

Limits: Professional Drivers

kenya:

0.05%

myanmar:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

kenya:

0.00%; zero tolerance

myanmar:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

kenya:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

myanmar:

Less common; often during festivals

Enforcement: Fines

kenya:

Varies; can be substantial

myanmar:

Varies by severity; can be substantial

Test Refusal

kenya:

Can result in license suspension

myanmar:

Can lead to arrest and fines

Roundabouts

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	Kenya		Myanmar
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

myanmar:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Lane Usage: Right

kenya:

Use for first exit or adjacent exits

myanmar:

Use for first exit or straight

Emergency Services

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	Kenya	Myanmar
Contact: General Emergency	999 or 112	199
Contact: Traffic Police	999 or 911	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or AA Kenya	Available through some insurance providers
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

kenya:

999 or 112

myanmar:

199

Contact: Traffic Police

kenya:

999 or 911

myanmar:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

kenya:

Check with your insurance provider or AA Kenya

myanmar:

Available through some insurance providers

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

kenya:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

kenya:

Not mandatory, but recommended

myanmar:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Kenya	Myanmar
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; approximately KES 10,000 to KES 20,000	Varies; small fines for minor overshoots
Common Fines: Seat Belts	KES 500 to KES 2,000	Fine enforced; mandatory use
Common Fines: Phone Use	KES 2,000 to KES 10,000	Fines for usage while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	KES 10,000	Fines applied for violations
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines often paid via mobile money systems	Possible; else must be paid at office

Common Fines: Speeding

kenya:

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

myanmar:

Varies; small fines for minor overshoots

Common Fines: Seat Belts

kenya:

KES 500 to KES 2,000

myanmar:

Fine enforced; mandatory use

Common Fines: Phone Use

kenya:

KES 2,000 to KES 10,000

myanmar:

Fines for usage while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

kenya:

KES 10,000

myanmar:

Fines applied for violations

Payment: On The Spot

kenya:

Possible; fines often paid via mobile money systems

myanmar:

Possible; else must be paid at office