Driving Differences: Morocco vs. Tonga Explained

When exploring the roads of Morocco and Tonga, drivers will encounter notable variations in traffic regulations and practices. Key distinctions include driving on different sides of the road and diverse speed limits. Understanding these contrasts is essential for ensuring a secure and smooth journey while navigating the unique landscapes of each country.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in morocco is 45

1.344 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for morocco is 1.344 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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	Morocco	Tonga
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Often used to separate traffic directions.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Limited	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Departure depends on specific roads.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Driving Side

morocco:

Right

tonga:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

morocco:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

tonga:

Often used to separate traffic directions.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

morocco:

Use rightmost lane.

tonga:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

morocco:

Limited

tonga:

Bus Lanes: Usage

morocco:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

tonga:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

morocco:

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

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

morocco:

Limited

tonga:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

morocco:

Departure depends on specific roads.

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

morocco:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

tonga:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

morocco:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

morocco:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Morocco	Tonga
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	40-50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	No specific highways with designated higher speed limits
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	No widespread use
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Urban Areas: Standard

morocco:

40-60 km/h

tonga:

40-50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

morocco:

100 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

morocco:

90 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

morocco:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

morocco:

120 km/h

tonga:

No specific highways with designated higher speed limits

Highways: Buses And Vans

morocco:

100 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

morocco:

100 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

morocco:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

morocco:

Yes

tonga:

No widespread use

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

morocco:

Yes

tonga:

Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Signals

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	Morocco	Tonga
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]	Orange	Amber
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Morocco	Not commonly used in Tonga
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Use indicators appropriately
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic and French; symbols are standard	English and Tongan; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]

morocco:

Orange

tonga:

Amber

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

morocco:

Not used in Morocco

tonga:

Not commonly used in Tonga

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

morocco:

Signal when exiting

tonga:

Use indicators appropriately

Traffic Signs: Language

morocco:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

tonga:

English and Tongan; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

morocco:

Triangle-shaped with red border

tonga:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Morocco		Tonga
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

morocco:

Not allowed

tonga:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

morocco:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

tonga:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Morocco	Tonga
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required.	Required; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield.	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

morocco:

International Driving Permit required

tonga:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

morocco:

Annual inspection required.

tonga:

Required; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

morocco:

Displayed on the windshield.

tonga:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

morocco:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

morocco:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Morocco		Tonga
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Horn usage is more common compared to some countries		Less frequent use compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the side and stop if necessary		Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

morocco:

Horn usage is more common compared to some countries

tonga:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

morocco:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

tonga:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Morocco	Tonga
Limits: General Drivers	0.02%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	Zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially at night	Common at specific times or checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

morocco:

0.02%

tonga:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

morocco:

0.00%

tonga:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

morocco:

0.00%

tonga:

Zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

morocco:

Common, especially at night

tonga:

Common at specific times or checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

morocco:

Substantial

tonga:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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	Morocco		Tonga
Signaling: Exiting	Signal right when preparing to exit		Signal left when preparing to exit

Signaling: Exiting

morocco:

Signal right when preparing to exit

tonga:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Morocco	Tonga
Contact: General Emergency	19	911
Contact: Traffic Police	19	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

morocco:

tonga:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

morocco:

tonga:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

morocco:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

tonga:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

morocco:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

morocco:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Morocco	Tonga
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be substantial	Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory, fines for non-compliance	Mandatory; fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines and possible license suspension	Fines for handheld phone use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; can be substantial	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Possible but fines usually paid later	Common; fines usually paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Immediate payment preferred

Common Fines: Speeding

morocco:

Varies; can be substantial

tonga:

Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police

Common Fines: Seat Belts

morocco:

Mandatory, fines for non-compliance

tonga:

Mandatory; fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

morocco:

Fines and possible license suspension

tonga:

Fines for handheld phone use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

morocco:

Varies; can be substantial

tonga:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

morocco:

Possible but fines usually paid later

tonga:

Common; fines usually paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

morocco:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

tonga:

Immediate payment preferred