Driving in Kuwait vs. Taiwan: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Kuwait and Taiwan, drivers encounter distinct regulations and cultural practices that influence their travel experiences. Key disparities include lane usage, speed limits, and alcohol consumption thresholds. Understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a safer and more enjoyable journey in either destination.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in kuwait is 73

0.34 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for kuwait is 0.34 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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	Kuwait	Taiwan
Overtaking: On Right	Not commonly practiced.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses.	Reserved for buses; taxis and motorcycles sometimes allowed during specific times.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or '公交專用道'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two or more occupants during peak times
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Overtaking: On Right

kuwait:

Not commonly practiced.

taiwan:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

kuwait:

Reserved for buses.

taiwan:

Reserved for buses; taxis and motorcycles sometimes allowed during specific times.

Bus Lanes: Markings

kuwait:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

taiwan:

Labeled 'BUS' or '公交專用道'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

kuwait:

taiwan:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

kuwait:

N/A

taiwan:

Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

kuwait:

N/A

taiwan:

Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

kuwait:

taiwan:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

kuwait:

N/A

taiwan:

Minimum two or more occupants during peak times

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

kuwait:

taiwan:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

kuwait:

N/A

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Kuwait	Taiwan
Urban Areas: Standard	45-60 km/h	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	45 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-120 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-90 km/h	50-70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	90-110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Urban Areas: Standard

kuwait:

45-60 km/h

taiwan:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

kuwait:

45 km/h

taiwan:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

kuwait:

80-120 km/h

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

kuwait:

80-100 km/h

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

kuwait:

70-90 km/h

taiwan:

50-70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

kuwait:

120 km/h

taiwan:

90-110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

kuwait:

100 km/h

taiwan:

90-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

kuwait:

taiwan:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

kuwait:

N/A

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

kuwait:

Yes

taiwan:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Signals

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	Kuwait	Taiwan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used	Not used in Taiwan
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic; English is commonly used alongside Arabic	Mandarin; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

kuwait:

Not used

taiwan:

Not used in Taiwan

Traffic Signs: Language

kuwait:

Arabic; English is commonly used alongside Arabic

taiwan:

Mandarin; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

kuwait:

Triangular-shaped with red border

taiwan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Kuwait		Taiwan
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited unless signs allow		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

Right Turn On Red

kuwait:

Prohibited unless signs allow

taiwan:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

kuwait:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

taiwan:

Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

Documentation

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	Kuwait		Taiwan
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required		Yes, periodic inspections mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle		Displayed on license plate or windshield

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

kuwait:

Annual inspection required

taiwan:

Yes, periodic inspections mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

kuwait:

Displayed on the vehicle

taiwan:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Kuwait		Taiwan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use in busy areas

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

kuwait:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

taiwan:

Frequent use in busy areas

Alcohol

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	Kuwait	Taiwan
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common	Common, especially during holidays
Enforcement: Fines	Significant fines and legal consequences	Heavy fines imposed
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for any alcohol consumption while driving	Possible for severe offenses
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fine

Limits: General Drivers

kuwait:

0.00%

taiwan:

0.03%

Limits: Professional Drivers

kuwait:

0.00%

taiwan:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

kuwait:

0.00%

taiwan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

kuwait:

Less common

taiwan:

Common, especially during holidays

Enforcement: Fines

kuwait:

Significant fines and legal consequences

taiwan:

Heavy fines imposed

Enforcement: Imprisonment

kuwait:

Possible for any alcohol consumption while driving

taiwan:

Possible for severe offenses

Test Refusal

kuwait:

Can result in license suspension

taiwan:

Can result in license suspension and fine

Emergency Services

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	Kuwait	Taiwan
Contact: General Emergency	112	119
Contact: Traffic Police	112	Varies by district; inquire locally
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Available via insurance or specialized companies

Contact: General Emergency

kuwait:

112

taiwan:

119

Contact: Traffic Police

kuwait:

112

taiwan:

Varies by district; inquire locally

Contact: Roadside Assistance

kuwait:

Check with your insurance provider

taiwan:

Available via insurance or specialized companies

Penalties And Fines

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	Kuwait	Taiwan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; may include points on license	Varies; NT$1,600 to NT$6,000, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Very severe penalties for any alcohol	Steep fines, possible license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines applicable	NT$1,500, points in some cases
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines applicable	NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	NT$2,700, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, possible	Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within 30 days	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

kuwait:

Varies; may include points on license

taiwan:

Varies; NT$1,600 to NT$6,000, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

kuwait:

Very severe penalties for any alcohol

taiwan:

Steep fines, possible license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

kuwait:

Fines applicable

taiwan:

NT$1,500, points in some cases

Common Fines: Phone Use

kuwait:

Fines applicable

taiwan:

NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

kuwait:

Fines and points on license

taiwan:

NT$2,700, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

kuwait:

Yes, possible

taiwan:

Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

kuwait:

Varies; typically within 30 days

taiwan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay