Driving Differences: Kenya vs. Tonga for Safe Travels

When comparing the roads of Kenya and Tonga, travelers will encounter notable variations in traffic regulations and driving practices. From speed limits to lane usage, understanding these distinctions is essential for ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey. Explore how these two nations differ in their vehicular norms, promoting safer navigation abroad.

kenyatonga

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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	Tonga
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Often used to separate traffic directions.
Overtaking: On Left	No	Yes
Overtaking: On Right	Yes, allow passing on the right.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes, in some areas	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

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

kenya:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

tonga:

Often used to separate traffic directions.

Overtaking: On Left

kenya:

tonga:

Yes

Overtaking: On Right

kenya:

Yes, allow passing on the right.

tonga:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

kenya:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

kenya:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

kenya:

Yes, in some areas

tonga:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

kenya:

Exclusive for bicycles.

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

kenya:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

tonga:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

kenya:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

kenya:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Kenya	Tonga
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	No specific highways with designated higher speed limits
Highways: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	No widespread use
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Urban Areas: Standard

kenya:

50 km/h

tonga:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

kenya:

50 km/h

tonga:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

kenya:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

kenya:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

kenya:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

kenya:

100 km/h

tonga:

No specific highways with designated higher speed limits

Highways: Buses And Vans

kenya:

80-100 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

kenya:

80 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

kenya:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

kenya:

Yes

tonga:

No widespread use

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

kenya:

Yes

tonga:

Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Signals

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	Kenya	Tonga
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Kenya	Not commonly used in Tonga
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Use indicators appropriately
Traffic Signs: Language	English and Kiswahili; symbols are standard	English and Tongan; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

kenya:

Not used in Kenya

tonga:

Not commonly used in Tonga

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

kenya:

Signal when exiting

tonga:

Use indicators appropriately

Traffic Signs: Language

kenya:

English and Kiswahili; symbols are standard

tonga:

English and Tongan; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Kenya		Tonga
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed.		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

kenya:

Not allowed.

tonga:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

kenya:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

tonga:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Kenya		Tonga
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required		Required; proof may be required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory		Not mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

kenya:

Annual inspection required

tonga:

Required; proof may be required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

kenya:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory

Alcohol

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	Kenya	Tonga
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	Zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common at specific times or checkpoints

Limits: Professional Drivers

kenya:

0.05%

tonga:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

kenya:

0.00%; zero tolerance

tonga:

Zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

kenya:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

tonga:

Common at specific times or checkpoints

Roundabouts

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	Kenya		Tonga
Lane Usage: Right	Use for first exit or adjacent exits		Use for first exit or straight

Lane Usage: Right

kenya:

Use for first exit or adjacent exits

tonga:

Use for first exit or straight

Emergency Services

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	Kenya	Tonga
Contact: General Emergency	999 or 112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	999 or 911	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or AA Kenya	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

kenya:

999 or 112

tonga:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

kenya:

999 or 911

tonga:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

kenya:

Check with your insurance provider or AA Kenya

tonga:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

kenya:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Kenya	Tonga
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; approximately KES 10,000 to KES 20,000	Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police
Common Fines: Seat Belts	KES 500 to KES 2,000	Mandatory; fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	KES 2,000 to KES 10,000	Fines for handheld phone use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	KES 10,000	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines often paid via mobile money systems	Common; fines usually paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Immediate payment preferred

Common Fines: Speeding

kenya:

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

tonga:

Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police

Common Fines: Seat Belts

kenya:

KES 500 to KES 2,000

tonga:

Mandatory; fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

kenya:

KES 2,000 to KES 10,000

tonga:

Fines for handheld phone use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

kenya:

KES 10,000

tonga:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

kenya:

Possible; fines often paid via mobile money systems

tonga:

Common; fines usually paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

kenya:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

tonga:

Immediate payment preferred