Driving Differences: Latvia vs Tanzania Explained

Discover the intriguing contrasts between driving regulations in Latvia and Tanzania. From lane usage to speed limits, these two nations exhibit distinct practices that significantly impact road safety. Understanding these variations is essential for travelers seeking to navigate their journeys with confidence and compliance. Dive into the details to ensure a secure and enjoyable experience on the roads!

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in latvia is 71

1.692 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for latvia is 1.692 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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	Latvia	Tanzania
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the right edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Not commonly practiced; generally only when the lane is clear.	Yes
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'DART'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and dedicated lanes.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Driving Side

latvia:

Right

tanzania:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

latvia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

tanzania:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

latvia:

Yes

tanzania:

Overtaking: On Right

latvia:

Not commonly practiced; generally only when the lane is clear.

tanzania:

Yes

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

latvia:

Use rightmost lane.

tanzania:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Markings

latvia:

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

tanzania:

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

Cycle Lanes: Markings

latvia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

tanzania:

Bicycle symbols and dedicated lanes.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

latvia:

N/A

tanzania:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

latvia:

N/A

tanzania:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Latvia	Tanzania
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	30-50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines are often issued immediately	Yes

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

latvia:

30 km/h

tanzania:

30-50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

latvia:

90 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

latvia:

90 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

latvia:

Yes

tanzania:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

latvia:

Electronic signs display current limits

tanzania:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

latvia:

Common; fines are often issued immediately

tanzania:

Yes

Signals

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	Latvia	Tanzania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Latvia	Not used in Tanzania
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	Latvian; symbols are standard	English and Swahili; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red borders	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

latvia:

Not used in Latvia

tanzania:

Not used in Tanzania

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

latvia:

Signal when entering and exiting

tanzania:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

latvia:

Latvian; symbols are standard

tanzania:

English and Swahili; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

latvia:

Triangle-shaped with red borders

tanzania:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Latvia		Tanzania
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless signs indicate otherwise		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

latvia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

tanzania:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

latvia:

Permitted unless signs indicate otherwise

tanzania:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Latvia	Tanzania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted, no International Driving Permit required	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Required annually

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

latvia:

Accepted, no International Driving Permit required

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

latvia:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

latvia:

Annual vehicle inspection required

tanzania:

Required annually

Road Etiquette

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	Latvia	Tanzania
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries	Moderate usage compared to some countries
Pedestrians Priority	Pedestrians have right of way at zebra crossings	Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary	Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

latvia:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

tanzania:

Moderate usage compared to some countries

Pedestrians Priority

latvia:

Pedestrians have right of way at zebra crossings

tanzania:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

latvia:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

tanzania:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Latvia	Tanzania
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially on weekends	Common
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial, varies based on BAC	Significant fines apply
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and fines	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

latvia:

0.05%

tanzania:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

latvia:

0.00%

tanzania:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

latvia:

Common, especially on weekends

tanzania:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

latvia:

Substantial, varies based on BAC

tanzania:

Significant fines apply

Test Refusal

latvia:

Can result in license suspension and fines

tanzania:

Can result in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Latvia		Tanzania
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies; dial 112 for emergencies		112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services		Check with your insurance provider

Contact: Traffic Police

latvia:

Varies; dial 112 for emergencies

tanzania:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

latvia:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

tanzania:

Check with your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Latvia	Tanzania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €20 to €300, points on license	Varies; penalties can be severe
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible license suspension	Substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	€20 to €40, fines vary	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	€10 to €30, fines vary	Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	€30 to €70, points on license	Penalties enforced
Payment: On The Spot	Common; fines can often be settled at the time	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within 10 to 30 days	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

latvia:

Varies; €20 to €300, points on license

tanzania:

Varies; penalties can be severe

Common Fines: Alcohol

latvia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible license suspension

tanzania:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

latvia:

€20 to €40, fines vary

tanzania:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

latvia:

€10 to €30, fines vary

tanzania:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

latvia:

€30 to €70, points on license

tanzania:

Penalties enforced

Payment: On The Spot

latvia:

Common; fines can often be settled at the time

tanzania:

Common

Payment: Deadline

latvia:

Varies; typically within 10 to 30 days

tanzania:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay