Driving in Myanmar vs. Taiwan: Key Safety Differences

Explore the unique road practices of Myanmar and Taiwan in our driving comparison. Notable distinctions include lane usage, speed regulations, and alcohol limits, with Taiwan emphasizing stricter enforcement and marked lanes for cyclists. Understanding these variations is essential for ensuring a safe and informed experience behind the wheel in either country.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in myanmar is 43

1.04 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for myanmar is 1.04 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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	Myanmar	Taiwan
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the edge on divided roads.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	No, overtaking is on the right.	Yes
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use leftmost lane.	Use rightmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.	Reserved for buses; taxis and motorcycles sometimes allowed during specific times.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.	Labeled 'BUS' or '公交專用道'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.	Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two or more occupants during peak times
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

myanmar:

Marks the edge on divided roads.

taiwan:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

myanmar:

No, overtaking is on the right.

taiwan:

Yes

Overtaking: On Right

myanmar:

Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.

taiwan:

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

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

myanmar:

Use leftmost lane.

taiwan:

Use rightmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Usage

myanmar:

Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.

taiwan:

Reserved for buses; taxis and motorcycles sometimes allowed during specific times.

Bus Lanes: Markings

myanmar:

Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.

taiwan:

Labeled 'BUS' or '公交專用道'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

myanmar:

taiwan:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

myanmar:

Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.

taiwan:

Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

myanmar:

N/A

taiwan:

Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

myanmar:

taiwan:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

myanmar:

N/A

taiwan:

Minimum two or more occupants during peak times

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

myanmar:

taiwan:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

myanmar:

N/A

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Myanmar	Taiwan
Urban Areas: Standard	30-40 km/h	40-50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	60 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	50 km/h	50-70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	90-110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	90-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	80-90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Urban Areas: Standard

myanmar:

30-40 km/h

taiwan:

40-50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

myanmar:

80 km/h

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

myanmar:

60 km/h

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

myanmar:

50 km/h

taiwan:

50-70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

myanmar:

100 km/h

taiwan:

90-110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

myanmar:

80 km/h

taiwan:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

myanmar:

70 km/h

taiwan:

80-90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

myanmar:

taiwan:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

myanmar:

N/A

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

myanmar:

Yes

taiwan:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Signals

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	Myanmar	Taiwan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Myanmar	Not used in Taiwan
Traffic Signs: Language	Burmese; symbols are standard	Mandarin; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

myanmar:

Not used in Myanmar

taiwan:

Not used in Taiwan

Traffic Signs: Language

myanmar:

Burmese; symbols are standard

taiwan:

Mandarin; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

myanmar:

Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

taiwan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Myanmar		Taiwan
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited unless permitted by a sign		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless permitted by signs		Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

Right Turn On Red

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by a sign

taiwan:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by signs

taiwan:

Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

Documentation

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	Myanmar	Taiwan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic inspection required	Yes, periodic inspections mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on license plate or windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory

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

myanmar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

taiwan:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

myanmar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

taiwan:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

myanmar:

Yes, periodic inspection required

taiwan:

Yes, periodic inspections mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

myanmar:

Displayed on the windshield

taiwan:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

myanmar:

Recommended

taiwan:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

myanmar:

Recommended

taiwan:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Myanmar		Taiwan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate use, more common in cities		Frequent use in busy areas
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Move to the side and stop if necessary		Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

myanmar:

Moderate use, more common in cities

taiwan:

Frequent use in busy areas

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

myanmar:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

taiwan:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Myanmar	Taiwan
Limits: General Drivers	0.07%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; often during festivals	Common, especially during holidays
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by severity; can be substantial	Heavy fines imposed
Test Refusal	Can lead to arrest and fines	Can result in license suspension and fine

Limits: General Drivers

myanmar:

0.07%

taiwan:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

myanmar:

0.00%

taiwan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

myanmar:

Less common; often during festivals

taiwan:

Common, especially during holidays

Enforcement: Fines

myanmar:

Varies by severity; can be substantial

taiwan:

Heavy fines imposed

Test Refusal

myanmar:

Can lead to arrest and fines

taiwan:

Can result in license suspension and fine

Emergency Services

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	Myanmar	Taiwan
Contact: General Emergency	199	119
Contact: Traffic Police	Contact local police	Varies by district; inquire locally
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Available through some insurance providers	Available via insurance or specialized companies
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

myanmar:

199

taiwan:

119

Contact: Traffic Police

myanmar:

Contact local police

taiwan:

Varies by district; inquire locally

Contact: Roadside Assistance

myanmar:

Available through some insurance providers

taiwan:

Available via insurance or specialized companies

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

myanmar:

Recommended

taiwan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

myanmar:

Recommended

taiwan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Myanmar	Taiwan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; small fines for minor overshoots	Varies; NT$1,600 to NT$6,000, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Steep fines, possible license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fine enforced; mandatory use	NT$1,500, points in some cases
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for usage while driving	NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines applied for violations	NT$2,700, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; else must be paid at office	Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately

Common Fines: Speeding

myanmar:

Varies; small fines for minor overshoots

taiwan:

Varies; NT$1,600 to NT$6,000, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

myanmar:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

taiwan:

Steep fines, possible license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

myanmar:

Fine enforced; mandatory use

taiwan:

NT$1,500, points in some cases

Common Fines: Phone Use

myanmar:

Fines for usage while driving

taiwan:

NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

myanmar:

Fines applied for violations

taiwan:

NT$2,700, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

myanmar:

Possible; else must be paid at office

taiwan:

Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately