Driving in Lithuania vs. Taiwan: Key Differences Revealed

When comparing the driving regulations of Lithuania and Taiwan, several notable distinctions emerge. From lane markings and speed limits to alcohol restrictions and emergency contacts, each country has unique practices aimed at enhancing road safety. Understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a secure and smooth driving experience abroad.

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RIGHT

Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in lithuania is 81

1.549 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for lithuania is 1.549 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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	Lithuania	Taiwan
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Separation of opposing traffic directions.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Passing permitted with caution.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.	Reserved for buses; taxis and motorcycles sometimes allowed during specific times.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; often with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or '公交專用道'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	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.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

lithuania:

Separation of opposing traffic directions.

taiwan:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

lithuania:

Passing permitted with caution.

taiwan:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Overtaking: On Right

lithuania:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

taiwan:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

lithuania:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

taiwan:

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

Bus Lanes: Markings

lithuania:

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

taiwan:

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

Cycle Lanes: Usage

lithuania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

taiwan:

Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

lithuania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

taiwan:

Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

lithuania:

taiwan:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

lithuania:

N/A

taiwan:

Minimum two or more occupants during peak times

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

lithuania:

taiwan:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

lithuania:

N/A

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Lithuania	Taiwan
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	50-70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	90-110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80-90 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, issued by police.	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Urban Areas: Standard

lithuania:

50 km/h

taiwan:

40-50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

lithuania:

90 km/h

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

lithuania:

80 km/h

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

lithuania:

70 km/h

taiwan:

50-70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

lithuania:

130 km/h

taiwan:

90-110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

lithuania:

100 km/h

taiwan:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

lithuania:

90 km/h

taiwan:

80-90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

lithuania:

taiwan:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

lithuania:

N/A

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

lithuania:

Yes, issued by police.

taiwan:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Signals

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	Lithuania	Taiwan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates prepared to start	Not used in Taiwan
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Lithuanian; symbols are standard	Mandarin; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

lithuania:

Indicates prepared to start

taiwan:

Not used in Taiwan

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

lithuania:

Unnecessary use discouraged

taiwan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

lithuania:

Lithuanian; symbols are standard

taiwan:

Mandarin; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

lithuania:

Triangle-shaped with red border

taiwan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Lithuania		Taiwan
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

U- Turns Allowed

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

taiwan:

Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

Documentation

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	Lithuania	Taiwan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required	International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory annual check	Yes, periodic inspections mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

taiwan:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

taiwan:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

lithuania:

Mandatory annual check

taiwan:

Yes, periodic inspections mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

lithuania:

Mandatory

taiwan:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

lithuania:

Mandatory

taiwan:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Lithuania		Taiwan
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice		Common practice, especially in heavy traffic
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use in busy areas

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

lithuania:

Common practice

taiwan:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

lithuania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

taiwan:

Frequent use in busy areas

Alcohol

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	Lithuania	Taiwan
Limits: General Drivers	0.04%	0.03%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, particularly at night and weekends	Common, especially during holidays
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies based on BAC level	Heavy fines imposed
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses	Possible for severe offenses
Test Refusal	Results in penalties and license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fine

Limits: General Drivers

lithuania:

0.04%

taiwan:

0.03%

Limits: Professional Drivers

lithuania:

0.00%

taiwan:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

lithuania:

0.00%

taiwan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

lithuania:

Common, particularly at night and weekends

taiwan:

Common, especially during holidays

Enforcement: Fines

lithuania:

Substantial; varies based on BAC level

taiwan:

Heavy fines imposed

Enforcement: Imprisonment

lithuania:

Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses

taiwan:

Possible for severe offenses

Test Refusal

lithuania:

Results in penalties and license suspension

taiwan:

Can result in license suspension and fine

Emergency Services

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	Lithuania	Taiwan
Contact: General Emergency	112	119
Contact: Traffic Police	112	Varies by district; inquire locally
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your insurance provider	Available via insurance or specialized companies
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

lithuania:

112

taiwan:

119

Contact: Traffic Police

lithuania:

112

taiwan:

Varies by district; inquire locally

Contact: Roadside Assistance

lithuania:

Contact your insurance provider

taiwan:

Available via insurance or specialized companies

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

lithuania:

Mandatory

taiwan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

lithuania:

Mandatory

taiwan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Lithuania	Taiwan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit	Varies; NT$1,600 to NT$6,000, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment	Steep fines, possible license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory, fines apply	NT$1,500, points in some cases
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, use of hands-free device required	NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply	NT$2,700, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, by police	Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately

Common Fines: Speeding

lithuania:

Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit

taiwan:

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

Common Fines: Alcohol

lithuania:

High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment

taiwan:

Steep fines, possible license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

lithuania:

Mandatory, fines apply

taiwan:

NT$1,500, points in some cases

Common Fines: Phone Use

lithuania:

Fines apply, use of hands-free device required

taiwan:

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

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

lithuania:

Fines apply

taiwan:

NT$2,700, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

lithuania:

Yes, by police

taiwan:

Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately