Driving Differences: Liechtenstein vs. Tonga Explained

When navigating the roads of Liechtenstein and Tonga, drivers will encounter notable variations in rules and regulations. From the distinct driving sides—right in Liechtenstein and left in Tonga—to differing speed limits and emergency protocols, understanding these contrasts is essential for ensuring safe travels in foreign lands. Prepare for a unique driving experience in each destination!

liechtensteintonga

RIGHT

Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in liechtenstein is 97

1.967 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for liechtenstein is 1.967 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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	Liechtenstein	Tonga
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.	Often used to separate traffic directions.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Not typically used in Liechtenstein.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Driving Side

liechtenstein:

Right

tonga:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

liechtenstein:

Used primarily at construction sites; indicates no passing.

tonga:

Often used to separate traffic directions.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

liechtenstein:

Use rightmost lane.

tonga:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Usage

liechtenstein:

Not typically used in Liechtenstein.

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

liechtenstein:

Yes

tonga:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

liechtenstein:

Exclusive for bicycles.

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

liechtenstein:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

tonga:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

liechtenstein:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

liechtenstein:

Yes

tonga:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

liechtenstein:

Electronic signs display current limits.

tonga:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Liechtenstein	Tonga
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 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	120 km/h	No specific highways with designated higher speed limits
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	No widespread use
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately	Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Urban Areas: Standard

liechtenstein:

50 km/h

tonga:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

liechtenstein:

30 km/h

tonga:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

liechtenstein:

120 km/h

tonga:

No specific highways with designated higher speed limits

Highways: Buses And Vans

liechtenstein:

100 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

liechtenstein:

80 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

liechtenstein:

Yes

tonga:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

liechtenstein:

Electronic signs display current limits

tonga:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

liechtenstein:

Yes

tonga:

No widespread use

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

tonga:

Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Signals

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	Liechtenstein	Tonga
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green	Not commonly used in Tonga
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Use indicators appropriately
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	English and Tongan; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

liechtenstein:

Used to indicate that the light is about to turn green

tonga:

Not commonly used in Tonga

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

liechtenstein:

Signal when exiting

tonga:

Use indicators appropriately

Traffic Signs: Language

liechtenstein:

German; symbols are standard

tonga:

English and Tongan; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

liechtenstein:

Triangle-shaped with red border

tonga:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

liechtenstein:

Not allowed

tonga:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

liechtenstein:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

tonga:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Liechtenstein	Tonga
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required annually	Required; proof may be required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

liechtenstein:

Required annually

tonga:

Required; proof may be required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

liechtenstein:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

liechtenstein:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Liechtenstein		Tonga
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

liechtenstein:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

tonga:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Liechtenstein	Tonga
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	Zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving	Common at specific times or checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Heavy fines; varies by severity	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: Professional Drivers

liechtenstein:

0.05%

tonga:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

liechtenstein:

0.00%; zero tolerance

tonga:

Zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

liechtenstein:

Common; checkpoints used to deter drunk driving

tonga:

Common at specific times or checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines; varies by severity

tonga:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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	Liechtenstein		Tonga
Signaling: Exiting	Signal right when preparing to exit		Signal left when preparing to exit

Signaling: Exiting

liechtenstein:

Signal right when preparing to exit

tonga:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Liechtenstein	Tonga
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	117	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact insurance company or local service providers	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

liechtenstein:

112

tonga:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

liechtenstein:

117

tonga:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

liechtenstein:

Contact insurance company or local service providers

tonga:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

liechtenstein:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

liechtenstein:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Liechtenstein	Tonga
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be substantial, points on license	Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance	Mandatory; fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free kit; can be substantial	Fines for handheld phone use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Heavy fines, points on license	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines can often be paid immediately	Common; fines usually paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Immediate payment preferred

Common Fines: Speeding

liechtenstein:

Varies; can be substantial, points on license

tonga:

Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police

Common Fines: Seat Belts

liechtenstein:

Mandatory, fines apply for non-compliance

tonga:

Mandatory; fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

liechtenstein:

Fines for use without hands-free kit; can be substantial

tonga:

Fines for handheld phone use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

liechtenstein:

Heavy fines, points on license

tonga:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

liechtenstein:

Yes; fines can often be paid immediately

tonga:

Common; fines usually paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

liechtenstein:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

tonga:

Immediate payment preferred