Driving in Myanmar vs. Tonga: A Safety Comparison

When exploring the roads of Myanmar and Tonga, drivers must navigate distinct regulations and practices that shape their experiences behind the wheel. With Myanmar driving on the right and Tonga on the left, alongside varying speed limits and road etiquette, understanding these contrasts is essential for ensuring a safe journey in foreign territories.

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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	Tonga
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the edge on divided roads.	Often used to separate traffic directions.
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.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.	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

Driving Side

myanmar:

Right

tonga:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

myanmar:

Marks the edge on divided roads.

tonga:

Often used to separate traffic directions.

Overtaking: On Left

myanmar:

No, overtaking is on the right.

tonga:

Yes

Overtaking: On Right

myanmar:

Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.

tonga:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

myanmar:

Yes

tonga:

Bus Lanes: Usage

myanmar:

Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.

tonga:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

myanmar:

Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Usage

myanmar:

Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

myanmar:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

myanmar:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

myanmar:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Myanmar	Tonga
Urban Areas: Standard	30-40 km/h	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	60 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	50 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	No specific highways with designated higher speed limits
Highways: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	70 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

myanmar:

30-40 km/h

tonga:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

myanmar:

30 km/h

tonga:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

myanmar:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

myanmar:

60 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

myanmar:

50 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

myanmar:

100 km/h

tonga:

No specific highways with designated higher speed limits

Highways: Buses And Vans

myanmar:

80 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

myanmar:

70 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

myanmar:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

myanmar:

Yes

tonga:

No widespread use

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

myanmar:

Yes

tonga:

Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Signals

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	Myanmar	Tonga
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Myanmar	Not commonly used in Tonga
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Use indicators appropriately
Traffic Signs: Language	Burmese; symbols are standard	English and Tongan; 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

tonga:

Not commonly used in Tonga

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

myanmar:

Signal when exiting

tonga:

Use indicators appropriately

Traffic Signs: Language

myanmar:

Burmese; symbols are standard

tonga:

English and Tongan; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

myanmar:

Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

tonga:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Myanmar		Tonga
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited unless permitted by a sign		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless permitted by signs		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by a sign

tonga:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by signs

tonga:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Myanmar	Tonga
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic inspection required	Required; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

myanmar:

Yes, periodic inspection required

tonga:

Required; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

myanmar:

Displayed on the windshield

tonga:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

myanmar:

Recommended

tonga:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

myanmar:

Recommended

tonga:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Myanmar		Tonga
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate use, more common in cities		Less frequent use compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Move to the side and stop if necessary		Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

myanmar:

Moderate use, more common in cities

tonga:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

myanmar:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

tonga:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Myanmar	Tonga
Limits: General Drivers	0.07%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.03%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	Zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; often during festivals	Common at specific times or checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by severity; can be substantial	Varies; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can lead to arrest and fines	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

myanmar:

0.07%

tonga:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

myanmar:

0.03%

tonga:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

myanmar:

0.00%

tonga:

Zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

myanmar:

Less common; often during festivals

tonga:

Common at specific times or checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

myanmar:

Varies by severity; can be substantial

tonga:

Varies; can be substantial

Test Refusal

myanmar:

Can lead to arrest and fines

tonga:

Can result in license suspension

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Exiting

myanmar:

Signal right when preparing to exit

tonga:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Myanmar	Tonga
Contact: General Emergency	199	911
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Available through some insurance providers	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

myanmar:

199

tonga:

911

Contact: Roadside Assistance

myanmar:

Available through some insurance providers

tonga:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

myanmar:

Recommended

tonga:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

myanmar:

Recommended

tonga:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Myanmar	Tonga
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; small fines for minor overshoots	Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fine enforced; mandatory use	Mandatory; fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for usage while driving	Fines for handheld phone use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines applied for violations	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; else must be paid at office	Common; fines usually paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Immediate payment preferred

Common Fines: Speeding

myanmar:

Varies; small fines for minor overshoots

tonga:

Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police

Common Fines: Seat Belts

myanmar:

Fine enforced; mandatory use

tonga:

Mandatory; fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

myanmar:

Fines for usage while driving

tonga:

Fines for handheld phone use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

myanmar:

Fines applied for violations

tonga:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

myanmar:

Possible; else must be paid at office

tonga:

Common; fines usually paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

myanmar:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

tonga:

Immediate payment preferred