Driving Differences: Mozambique vs Tonga Explained

When navigating the roads of Mozambique and Tonga, understanding their unique traffic regulations is essential for a safe journey. Key distinctions include speed limits, lane usage, and the enforcement of alcohol limits. Whether you're touring Mozambique's vibrant landscapes or exploring Tonga's scenic routes, being informed can enhance your travel experience and ensure your well-being on the road.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in mozambique is 41

1.35 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for mozambique is 1.35 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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	Mozambique	Tonga
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Centers the road for no-passing zones.	Often used to separate traffic directions.
Overtaking: On Right	Not allowed.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

mozambique:

Centers the road for no-passing zones.

tonga:

Often used to separate traffic directions.

Overtaking: On Right

mozambique:

Not allowed.

tonga:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Bus Lanes: Usage

mozambique:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

mozambique:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Usage

mozambique:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

mozambique:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

mozambique:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

mozambique:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Mozambique	Tonga
Urban Areas: Standard	60 km/h	40-50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 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

mozambique:

60 km/h

tonga:

40-50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

mozambique:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

mozambique:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

mozambique:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

mozambique:

120 km/h

tonga:

No specific highways with designated higher speed limits

Highways: Buses And Vans

mozambique:

100 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

mozambique:

100 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

mozambique:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

mozambique:

Yes

tonga:

No widespread use

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

mozambique:

Yes

tonga:

Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Signals

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	Mozambique	Tonga
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Mozambique	Not commonly used in Tonga
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Use indicators appropriately
Traffic Signs: Language	Portuguese; symbols are standard	English and Tongan; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red borders	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

mozambique:

Not used in Mozambique

tonga:

Not commonly used in Tonga

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

mozambique:

Signal when exiting

tonga:

Use indicators appropriately

Traffic Signs: Language

mozambique:

Portuguese; symbols are standard

tonga:

English and Tongan; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

mozambique:

Triangle-shaped with red borders

tonga:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Mozambique		Tonga
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless signed otherwise.		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed where not prohibited by signs		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

mozambique:

Not allowed unless signed otherwise.

tonga:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

mozambique:

Allowed where not prohibited by signs

tonga:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Mozambique	Tonga
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annually	Required; proof may be required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

mozambique:

International Driving Permit recommended

tonga:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

mozambique:

International Driving Permit recommended

tonga:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

mozambique:

Annually

tonga:

Required; proof may be required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

mozambique:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

mozambique:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory

Alcohol

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	Mozambique	Tonga
Limits: General Drivers	0.06%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance	Zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially in urban areas	Common at specific times or checkpoints

Limits: General Drivers

mozambique:

0.06%

tonga:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

mozambique:

0.02%

tonga:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

mozambique:

0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance

tonga:

Zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

mozambique:

Common, especially in urban areas

tonga:

Common at specific times or checkpoints

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Exiting

mozambique:

Signal right when preparing to exit

tonga:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Mozambique	Tonga
Contact: General Emergency	119	911
Contact: Traffic Police	121	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

mozambique:

119

tonga:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

mozambique:

121

tonga:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

mozambique:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

tonga:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

mozambique:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

mozambique:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Mozambique	Tonga
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can be significant	Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Mandatory; fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply	Fines for handheld phone use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Common; fines often paid on the spot	Common; fines usually paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically required immediately or within a short period,	Immediate payment preferred

Common Fines: Speeding

mozambique:

Varies; fines can be significant

tonga:

Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police

Common Fines: Seat Belts

mozambique:

Fines apply

tonga:

Mandatory; fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

mozambique:

Fines apply

tonga:

Fines for handheld phone use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

mozambique:

Fines apply, points on license

tonga:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

mozambique:

Common; fines often paid on the spot

tonga:

Common; fines usually paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

mozambique:

Varies; typically required immediately or within a short period,

tonga:

Immediate payment preferred