Driving Safety: Lithuania vs. Vanuatu Comparison

When navigating the roads of Lithuania and Vanuatu, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that shape their travel experiences. From lane markings and speed limits to alcohol policies and emergency protocols, this comparison reveals significant contrasts that are crucial for ensuring safe journeys abroad. Discover how these two nations approach road safety differently.

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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	Vanuatu
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: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.	Not applicable in Vanuatu.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Bicycles generally share the road with cars.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable in Vanuatu.
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used in Vanuatu.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

lithuania:

Separation of opposing traffic directions.

vanuatu:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

lithuania:

Passing permitted with caution.

vanuatu:

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

Overtaking: On Right

lithuania:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

vanuatu:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

lithuania:

Yes

vanuatu:

Bus Lanes: Usage

lithuania:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

vanuatu:

Not applicable in Vanuatu.

Bus Lanes: Markings

lithuania:

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

vanuatu:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

lithuania:

Yes

vanuatu:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

lithuania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

vanuatu:

Bicycles generally share the road with cars.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

lithuania:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

vanuatu:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

lithuania:

N/A

vanuatu:

Not applicable in Vanuatu.

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

lithuania:

N/A

vanuatu:

Not commonly used in Vanuatu.

Speeds Limits

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	Lithuania	Vanuatu
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30-40 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	50-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used in Vanuatu.
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	Rare
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, issued by police.	Yes; fines can be issued directly.

Urban Areas: Standard

lithuania:

50 km/h

vanuatu:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

lithuania:

90 km/h

vanuatu:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

lithuania:

80 km/h

vanuatu:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

lithuania:

70 km/h

vanuatu:

50-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

lithuania:

130 km/h

vanuatu:

80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

lithuania:

100 km/h

vanuatu:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

lithuania:

90 km/h

vanuatu:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

lithuania:

N/A

vanuatu:

Not commonly used in Vanuatu.

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

lithuania:

Yes

vanuatu:

Rare

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

lithuania:

Yes, issued by police.

vanuatu:

Yes; fines can be issued directly.

Signals

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	Lithuania	Vanuatu
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates prepared to start	Not used in Vanuatu
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Lithuanian; symbols are standard	English; 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

vanuatu:

Not used in Vanuatu

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

lithuania:

Unnecessary use discouraged

vanuatu:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

lithuania:

Lithuanian; symbols are standard

vanuatu:

English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

lithuania:

Triangle-shaped with red border

vanuatu:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Lithuania		Vanuatu
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not typically allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Varies; check local regulations and signs

Right Turn On Red

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

vanuatu:

Not typically allowed

U- Turns Allowed

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

vanuatu:

Varies; check local regulations and signs

Documentation

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	Lithuania	Vanuatu
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Insurance	Liability insurance mandatory	Third-party insurance mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory annual check	Required; proof may be checked during traffic stops
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	No standard requirement
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended but 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

vanuatu:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

vanuatu:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Insurance

lithuania:

Liability insurance mandatory

vanuatu:

Third-party insurance mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

lithuania:

Mandatory annual check

vanuatu:

Required; proof may be checked during traffic stops

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

lithuania:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

vanuatu:

No standard requirement

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

lithuania:

Mandatory

vanuatu:

Recommended but not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

lithuania:

Mandatory

vanuatu:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Lithuania		Vanuatu
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice		Common practice, especially in heavy traffic
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull to the side and stop, if necessary

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

lithuania:

Common practice

vanuatu:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

lithuania:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

vanuatu:

Pull to the side and stop, if necessary

Alcohol

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	Lithuania	Vanuatu
Limits: General Drivers	0.04%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00% - zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, particularly at night and weekends	Occasional
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies based on BAC level	Fines can be substantial
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses	Possible for severe offenses
Test Refusal	Results in penalties and license suspension	Can lead to penalties including fines or arrest

Limits: General Drivers

lithuania:

0.04%

vanuatu:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

lithuania:

0.00%

vanuatu:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

lithuania:

0.00%

vanuatu:

0.00% - zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

lithuania:

Common, particularly at night and weekends

vanuatu:

Occasional

Enforcement: Fines

lithuania:

Substantial; varies based on BAC level

vanuatu:

Fines can be substantial

Enforcement: Imprisonment

lithuania:

Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses

vanuatu:

Possible for severe offenses

Test Refusal

lithuania:

Results in penalties and license suspension

vanuatu:

Can lead to penalties including fines or arrest

Emergency Services

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	Lithuania	Vanuatu
Contact: Traffic Police	112	112 for general assistance
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local agencies
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: Traffic Police

lithuania:

112

vanuatu:

112 for general assistance

Contact: Roadside Assistance

lithuania:

Contact your insurance provider

vanuatu:

Check with your insurance provider or local agencies

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

lithuania:

Mandatory

vanuatu:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

lithuania:

Mandatory

vanuatu:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Lithuania	Vanuatu
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit	Varies; can be significant
Common Fines: Alcohol	High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory, fines apply	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, use of hands-free device required	Fines apply for use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply	Fines applicable
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, by police	Possible; or through police stations

Common Fines: Speeding

lithuania:

Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit

vanuatu:

Varies; can be significant

Common Fines: Alcohol

lithuania:

High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment

vanuatu:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

lithuania:

Mandatory, fines apply

vanuatu:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

lithuania:

Fines apply, use of hands-free device required

vanuatu:

Fines apply for use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

lithuania:

Fines apply

vanuatu:

Fines applicable

Payment: On The Spot

lithuania:

Yes, by police

vanuatu:

Possible; or through police stations