Driving in Maldives vs. Tanzania: Key Safety Insights

Explore the essential contrasts in road regulations and practices between the Maldives and Tanzania. From speed limits and lane markings to alcohol restrictions and emergency protocols, driving in these two countries presents unique challenges. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for ensuring safe journeys while abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in maldives is 96

0.908 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for maldives is 0.908 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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	Maldives	Tanzania
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used in certain situations, traditionally marks the center of the road where crossing is prohibited.	Marks the right edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Often used on the edge of the road or for other specific purposes in the Maldives.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Yes, when safe and legal.	Yes
Bus Lanes: Presence	Limited	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved primarily for buses; check local regulations.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	May be designated with road signs or markings.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'DART'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Minimal	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Cyclists generally use the main road where space permits.	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Usually not specifically marked in many areas.	Bicycle symbols and dedicated lanes.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Not applicable	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

maldives:

Used in certain situations, traditionally marks the center of the road where crossing is prohibited.

tanzania:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

maldives:

Often used on the edge of the road or for other specific purposes in the Maldives.

tanzania:

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

Overtaking: On Right

maldives:

Yes, when safe and legal.

tanzania:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Presence

maldives:

Limited

tanzania:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

maldives:

Reserved primarily for buses; check local regulations.

tanzania:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

maldives:

May be designated with road signs or markings.

tanzania:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

maldives:

Minimal

tanzania:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

maldives:

Cyclists generally use the main road where space permits.

tanzania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

maldives:

Usually not specifically marked in many areas.

tanzania:

Bicycle symbols and dedicated lanes.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

maldives:

Not applicable

tanzania:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

maldives:

Not applicable

tanzania:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Maldives	Tanzania
Urban Areas: Standard	30 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 km/h	30-50 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	Not applicable	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	Not applicable	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	Not applicable	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

maldives:

30 km/h

tanzania:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

maldives:

25 km/h

tanzania:

30-50 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

maldives:

Not applicable

tanzania:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

maldives:

Not applicable

tanzania:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

maldives:

Not applicable

tanzania:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

maldives:

Not applicable

tanzania:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

maldives:

Common

tanzania:

Yes

Signals

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	Maldives	Tanzania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not commonly used in Maldives	Not used in Tanzania
Horn Usage: Allowed	Allowed, but discouraged for non-emergencies	Only in cases to avoid accidents
Traffic Signs: Language	Dhivehi and English; symbols are standard	English and Swahili; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Country-specific shapes and colors	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

maldives:

Not commonly used in Maldives

tanzania:

Not used in Tanzania

Horn Usage: Allowed

maldives:

Allowed, but discouraged for non-emergencies

tanzania:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

Traffic Signs: Language

maldives:

Dhivehi and English; symbols are standard

tanzania:

English and Swahili; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

maldives:

Country-specific shapes and colors

tanzania:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Maldives	Tanzania
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless signed	Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Typically allowed unless otherwise indicated	Allowed unless prohibited by signs
Special Turn Lanes	Limited, mainly at main intersections	Yes, marked with arrows

Right Turn On Red

maldives:

Not allowed unless signed

tanzania:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

maldives:

Typically allowed unless otherwise indicated

tanzania:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Special Turn Lanes

maldives:

Limited, mainly at main intersections

tanzania:

Yes, marked with arrows

Documentation

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	Maldives	Tanzania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Periodic checks required	Required annually
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Usually displayed on the vehicle	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

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

maldives:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

maldives:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

maldives:

Periodic checks required

tanzania:

Required annually

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

maldives:

Usually displayed on the vehicle

tanzania:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

maldives:

Not mandatory

tanzania:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

maldives:

Not mandatory

tanzania:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Maldives		Tanzania
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice		Common practice, especially in heavy traffic
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate usage compared to some countries

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

maldives:

Common practice

tanzania:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

maldives:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

tanzania:

Moderate usage compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Maldives	Tanzania
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common	Common
Enforcement: Fines	Fines can be substantial	Significant fines apply

Limits: General Drivers

maldives:

0.00%

tanzania:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

maldives:

0.00%

tanzania:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

maldives:

Less common

tanzania:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

maldives:

Fines can be substantial

tanzania:

Significant fines apply

Roundabouts

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	Maldives		Tanzania
Lane Usage: Right	Appropriate lanes as per signage		Use for first exit or straight
Lane Usage: Left	Appropriate lanes as per signage		Use for subsequent exits, move to right lane before exit when safe

Lane Usage: Right

maldives:

Appropriate lanes as per signage

tanzania:

Use for first exit or straight

Lane Usage: Left

maldives:

Appropriate lanes as per signage

tanzania:

Use for subsequent exits, move to right lane before exit when safe

Emergency Services

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	Maldives	Tanzania
Contact: General Emergency	119	112
Contact: Traffic Police	Contact local police for traffic issues	112
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

maldives:

119

tanzania:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

maldives:

Contact local police for traffic issues

tanzania:

112

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

maldives:

Not mandatory, but recommended

tanzania:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

maldives:

Not mandatory, but recommended

tanzania:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Maldives	Tanzania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines start from MVR 750	Varies; penalties can be severe
Common Fines: Alcohol	Severe penalties including license suspension	Substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply for non-compliance	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free	Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Substantial fines	Penalties enforced
Payment: On The Spot	Possible for minor offenses	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a specified time	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

maldives:

Varies; fines start from MVR 750

tanzania:

Varies; penalties can be severe

Common Fines: Alcohol

maldives:

Severe penalties including license suspension

tanzania:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

maldives:

Fines apply for non-compliance

tanzania:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

maldives:

Fines for use without hands-free

tanzania:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

maldives:

Substantial fines

tanzania:

Penalties enforced

Payment: On The Spot

maldives:

Possible for minor offenses

tanzania:

Common

Payment: Deadline

maldives:

Varies; typically within a specified time

tanzania:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay