Driving Differences: Malta vs. Trinidad and Tobago

Discover the unique nuances of driving in Malta and Trinidad and Tobago, two vibrant nations with distinct road regulations. From lane markings and speed limits to alcohol consumption and penalties, understanding these variations is crucial for safe travels. Prepare for your journey by exploring these vital contrasts that influence your driving experience abroad.

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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	Trinidad and tobago
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.
Overtaking: On Right	Yes	Yes, when safe and permitted.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and emergency vehicles.	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	Marked with signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Shared use with caution, marked on roads.	Primarily for bicycles; be cautious of motor vehicles.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

malta:

Marks the left edge on some divided roads.

trinidad and tobago:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

malta:

Often used to indicate parking restrictions.

trinidad and tobago:

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

Overtaking: On Right

malta:

Yes

trinidad and tobago:

Yes, when safe and permitted.

Bus Lanes: Usage

malta:

Reserved for buses and emergency vehicles.

trinidad and tobago:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

malta:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

trinidad and tobago:

Marked with signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

malta:

Yes

trinidad and tobago:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

malta:

Shared use with caution, marked on roads.

trinidad and tobago:

Primarily for bicycles; be cautious of motor vehicles.

Speeds Limits

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	Malta	Trinidad and tobago
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	50 km/h	30 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	65 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	100 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation	Common, officers may issue fines directly

Urban Areas: Standard

malta:

50 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

30-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

malta:

50 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

malta:

70 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

malta:

70 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

malta:

70 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

65 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

malta:

80 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

malta:

80 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

100 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

malta:

Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation

trinidad and tobago:

Common, officers may issue fines directly

Signals

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	Malta	Trinidad and tobago
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 Trinidad and Tobago
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged
Headlight Flash: Usage	To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking	To warn other drivers of your presence
Traffic Signs: Language	English and Maltese; symbols are standard	English; 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.

trinidad and tobago:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

malta:

Not used in Malta

trinidad and tobago:

Not used in Trinidad and Tobago

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

malta:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

trinidad and tobago:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Headlight Flash: Usage

malta:

To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking

trinidad and tobago:

To warn other drivers of your presence

Traffic Signs: Language

malta:

English and Maltese; symbols are standard

trinidad and tobago:

English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

malta:

Triangular-shaped with a white background or yellow.

trinidad and tobago:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Malta		Trinidad and tobago
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by location; check for signs		Not typically allowed in urban areas; check for signs

U- Turns Allowed

malta:

Varies by location; check for signs

trinidad and tobago:

Not typically allowed in urban areas; check for signs

Documentation

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	Malta	Trinidad and tobago
Insurance	Liability insurance mandatory	Third-party insurance mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield.	Displayed on vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory

Insurance

malta:

Liability insurance mandatory

trinidad and tobago:

Third-party insurance mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

malta:

Annual vehicle inspection required

trinidad and tobago:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

malta:

Displayed on license plate or windshield.

trinidad and tobago:

Displayed on vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

malta:

Recommended

trinidad and tobago:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

malta:

Recommended

trinidad and tobago:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Malta		Trinidad and tobago
Flashing Lights: Usage	To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake		To warn of hazards
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use to communicate in traffic

Flashing Lights: Usage

malta:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

trinidad and tobago:

To warn of hazards

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

malta:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

trinidad and tobago:

Frequent use to communicate in traffic

Alcohol

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	Malta	Trinidad and tobago
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%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common
Enforcement: Fines	Reasonably enforced; can be substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

malta:

0.05%

trinidad and tobago:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

malta:

0.02%

trinidad and tobago:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

malta:

0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance

trinidad and tobago:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

malta:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

trinidad and tobago:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

malta:

Reasonably enforced; can be substantial

trinidad and tobago:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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	Malta		Trinidad and tobago
Signaling: Exiting	Signal left when preparing to exit		Signal right when preparing to exit

Signaling: Exiting

malta:

Signal left when preparing to exit

trinidad and tobago:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Malta	Trinidad and tobago
Contact: General Emergency	112	999 or 911
Contact: Traffic Police	112 for emergencies	999 or use local police numbers
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or AA Malta	Contact your insurance provider or the Automobile Association
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended but not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended but not mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

malta:

112

trinidad and tobago:

999 or 911

Contact: Traffic Police

malta:

112 for emergencies

trinidad and tobago:

999 or use local police numbers

Contact: Roadside Assistance

malta:

Check with your insurance provider or AA Malta

trinidad and tobago:

Contact your insurance provider or the Automobile Association

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

malta:

Recommended but not mandatory

trinidad and tobago:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

malta:

Recommended but not mandatory

trinidad and tobago:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Malta	Trinidad and tobago
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; typically €35 to €70, points on license	Varies; TT$ 500 and up, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines and possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Typically around €50, points may apply	TT$ 1,000
Common Fines: Phone Use	Typically around €100, points on license	TT$ 1,500
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Typically around €100, points on license	TT$ 2,000, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail	Rare; fines usually paid in person or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 days to pay	Varies; typically within 15-30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

malta:

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

trinidad and tobago:

Varies; TT$ 500 and up, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

malta:

Varies; substantial fines and possible jail time

trinidad and tobago:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

malta:

Typically around €50, points may apply

trinidad and tobago:

TT$ 1,000

Common Fines: Phone Use

malta:

Typically around €100, points on license

trinidad and tobago:

TT$ 1,500

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

malta:

Typically around €100, points on license

trinidad and tobago:

TT$ 2,000, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

malta:

Rare; fines usually paid online or by mail

trinidad and tobago:

Rare; fines usually paid in person or by mail

Payment: Deadline

malta:

Varies; typically 15 days to pay

trinidad and tobago:

Varies; typically within 15-30 days