Driving Differences: Malta vs. Tanzania Explained

Explore the intriguing contrasts between Malta and Tanzania when it comes to road regulations and vehicular conduct. From lane markings and speed limits to traffic signal interpretations and alcohol restrictions, understanding these distinctions is crucial for ensuring a secure driving experience abroad. Stay informed and drive safely no matter where your journey takes you!

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Driving Side

The driving side in malta is the Left Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in malta is 94

1.391 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for malta is 1.391 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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	Malta	Tanzania
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on some divided roads.	Marks the right edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Often used to indicate parking restrictions.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and emergency vehicles.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'DART'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Shared use with caution, marked on roads.	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and dedicated lanes.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

malta:

Marks the left edge on some divided roads.

tanzania:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

malta:

Often used to indicate parking restrictions.

tanzania:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

malta:

Reserved for buses and emergency vehicles.

tanzania:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

malta:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

tanzania:

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

Cycle Lanes: Usage

malta:

Shared use with caution, marked on roads.

tanzania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

malta:

N/A

tanzania:

Bicycle symbols and dedicated lanes.

Speeds Limits

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	Malta	Tanzania
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30-50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	100 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation	Yes

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

malta:

50 km/h

tanzania:

30-50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

malta:

70 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

malta:

70 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

malta:

70 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

malta:

80 km/h

tanzania:

100 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

malta:

Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation

tanzania:

Yes

Signals

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	Malta	Tanzania
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Malta	Not used in Tanzania
Traffic Signs: Language	English and Maltese; symbols are standard	English and Swahili; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with a white background or yellow.	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

malta:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

tanzania:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

malta:

Not used in Malta

tanzania:

Not used in Tanzania

Traffic Signs: Language

malta:

English and Maltese; symbols are standard

tanzania:

English and Swahili; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

malta:

Triangular-shaped with a white background or yellow.

tanzania:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Malta		Tanzania
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by location; check for signs		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

U- Turns Allowed

malta:

Varies by location; check for signs

tanzania:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Malta	Tanzania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Required annually
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield.	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Mandatory

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

malta:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

malta:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

malta:

Annual vehicle inspection required

tanzania:

Required annually

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

malta:

Displayed on license plate or windshield.

tanzania:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

malta:

Recommended

tanzania:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

malta:

Recommended

tanzania:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Malta		Tanzania
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate usage compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

malta:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

tanzania:

Moderate usage compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Malta	Tanzania
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common
Enforcement: Fines	Reasonably enforced; can be substantial	Significant fines apply

Limits: General Drivers

malta:

0.05%

tanzania:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

malta:

0.02%

tanzania:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

malta:

0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance

tanzania:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

malta:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

tanzania:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

malta:

Reasonably enforced; can be substantial

tanzania:

Significant fines apply

Roundabouts

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	Malta		Tanzania
Signaling: Exiting	Signal left when preparing to exit		Signal right when preparing to exit

Signaling: Exiting

malta:

Signal left when preparing to exit

tanzania:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Malta	Tanzania
Contact: Traffic Police	112 for emergencies	112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or AA Malta	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended but not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended but not mandatory	Mandatory

Contact: Traffic Police

malta:

112 for emergencies

tanzania:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

malta:

Check with your insurance provider or AA Malta

tanzania:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

malta:

Recommended but not mandatory

tanzania:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

malta:

Recommended but not mandatory

tanzania:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Malta	Tanzania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; typically €35 to €70, points on license	Varies; penalties can be severe
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines and possible jail time	Substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Typically around €50, points may apply	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Typically around €100, points on license	Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Typically around €100, points on license	Penalties enforced
Payment: On The Spot	Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 days to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

malta:

Varies; typically €35 to €70, points on license

tanzania:

Varies; penalties can be severe

Common Fines: Alcohol

malta:

Varies; substantial fines and possible jail time

tanzania:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

malta:

Typically around €50, points may apply

tanzania:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

malta:

Typically around €100, points on license

tanzania:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

malta:

Typically around €100, points on license

tanzania:

Penalties enforced

Payment: On The Spot

malta:

Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail

tanzania:

Common

Payment: Deadline

malta:

Varies; typically 15 days to pay

tanzania:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay