Driving Differences: Maldives vs Tunisia Uncovered

The driving landscapes of the Maldives and Tunisia present intriguing contrasts that every traveler should note. From varying speed limits to distinct lane regulations, understanding these key discrepancies is vital for ensuring a secure experience on the roads. Get ready to navigate the unique traffic norms of these two captivating destinations!

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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	Tunisia
Driving Side	Left	Right
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used in certain situations, traditionally marks the center of the road where crossing is prohibited.	Marks the left 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 Left	No	Yes
Overtaking: On Right	Yes, when safe and legal.	Not typically permitted.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use leftmost lane.	Use rightmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Limited	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved primarily for buses; check local regulations.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	May be designated with road signs or markings.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Minimal	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Cyclists generally use the main road where space permits.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Usually not specifically marked in many areas.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Not applicable	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Not applicable	N/A

Driving Side

maldives:

Left

tunisia:

Right

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

maldives:

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

tunisia:

Marks the left 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.

tunisia:

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

Overtaking: On Left

maldives:

tunisia:

Yes

Overtaking: On Right

maldives:

Yes, when safe and legal.

tunisia:

Not typically permitted.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

maldives:

Use leftmost lane.

tunisia:

Use rightmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

maldives:

Limited

tunisia:

Bus Lanes: Usage

maldives:

Reserved primarily for buses; check local regulations.

tunisia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

maldives:

May be designated with road signs or markings.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

maldives:

Minimal

tunisia:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

maldives:

Cyclists generally use the main road where space permits.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

maldives:

Usually not specifically marked in many areas.

tunisia:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

maldives:

Not applicable

tunisia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

maldives:

Not applicable

tunisia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Maldives	Tunisia
Urban Areas: Standard	30 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	Not applicable	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	Not applicable	90 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

tunisia:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

maldives:

25 km/h

tunisia:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

maldives:

80 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

maldives:

80 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

maldives:

Not applicable

tunisia:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

maldives:

Not applicable

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

maldives:

Not applicable

tunisia:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

maldives:

Not applicable

tunisia:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

maldives:

Common

tunisia:

Yes

Signals

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	Maldives	Tunisia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not commonly used in Maldives	Not typically used
Horn Usage: Allowed	Allowed, but discouraged for non-emergencies	Only in cases to avoid accidents
Traffic Signs: Language	Dhivehi and English; symbols are standard	Arabic and French; 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

tunisia:

Not typically used

Horn Usage: Allowed

maldives:

Allowed, but discouraged for non-emergencies

tunisia:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

Traffic Signs: Language

maldives:

Dhivehi and English; symbols are standard

tunisia:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

maldives:

Country-specific shapes and colors

tunisia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

maldives:

Not allowed unless signed

tunisia:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

maldives:

Typically allowed unless otherwise indicated

tunisia:

Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Special Turn Lanes

maldives:

Limited, mainly at main intersections

tunisia:

Yes, marked with arrows

Documentation

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	Maldives	Tunisia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Periodic checks required	Mandatory; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Usually displayed on the vehicle	Displayed on windshield

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

maldives:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

maldives:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

maldives:

Periodic checks required

tunisia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

maldives:

Usually displayed on the vehicle

tunisia:

Displayed on windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Maldives	Tunisia
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice	Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries	Moderate use
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the left and stop if necessary	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

maldives:

Common practice

tunisia:

Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

maldives:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

tunisia:

Moderate use

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

maldives:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

tunisia:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Maldives	Tunisia
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common	Common; checkpoints used broadly
Enforcement: Fines	Fines can be substantial	Substantial; varies by offense

Limits: General Drivers

maldives:

0.00%

tunisia:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

maldives:

0.00%

tunisia:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

maldives:

Less common

tunisia:

Common; checkpoints used broadly

Enforcement: Fines

maldives:

Fines can be substantial

tunisia:

Substantial; varies by offense

Roundabouts

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	Maldives		Tunisia
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

tunisia:

Use for first exit or straight

Lane Usage: Left

maldives:

Appropriate lanes as per signage

tunisia:

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

Emergency Services

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	Maldives	Tunisia
Contact: General Emergency	119	197
Contact: Traffic Police	Contact local police for traffic issues	197
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local services

Contact: General Emergency

maldives:

119

tunisia:

197

Contact: Traffic Police

maldives:

Contact local police for traffic issues

tunisia:

197

Contact: Roadside Assistance

maldives:

Check with your insurance provider

tunisia:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Penalties And Fines

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	Maldives	Tunisia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines start from MVR 750	Varies; DT 40 to DT 500
Common Fines: Alcohol	Severe penalties including license suspension	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply for non-compliance	DT 40
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free	DT 60
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Substantial fines	Varies; DT 60 to DT 200
Payment: On The Spot	Possible for minor offenses	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a specified time	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

maldives:

Varies; fines start from MVR 750

tunisia:

Varies; DT 40 to DT 500

Common Fines: Alcohol

maldives:

Severe penalties including license suspension

tunisia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

maldives:

Fines apply for non-compliance

tunisia:

DT 40

Common Fines: Phone Use

maldives:

Fines for use without hands-free

tunisia:

DT 60

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

maldives:

Substantial fines

tunisia:

Varies; DT 60 to DT 200

Payment: On The Spot

maldives:

Possible for minor offenses

tunisia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

maldives:

Varies; typically within a specified time

tunisia:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay