Driving in Myanmar vs. Vanuatu: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the roads of Myanmar and Vanuatu, understanding the unique regulations and practices is vital for a safe journey. Key distinctions include lane usage, speed limits, and alcohol consumption policies. Myanmar permits overtaking on the right, while Vanuatu embraces left-side overtaking. Equip yourself with this knowledge to navigate each country's terrain confidently.

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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	Vanuatu
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: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.	Not applicable in Vanuatu.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.	Bicycles generally share the road with cars.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable in Vanuatu.
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used in Vanuatu.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

myanmar:

Marks the edge on divided roads.

vanuatu:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

myanmar:

No, overtaking is on the right.

vanuatu:

Yes

Overtaking: On Right

myanmar:

Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.

vanuatu:

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

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

myanmar:

Use leftmost lane.

vanuatu:

Use rightmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

myanmar:

Yes

vanuatu:

Bus Lanes: Usage

myanmar:

Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.

vanuatu:

Not applicable in Vanuatu.

Bus Lanes: Markings

myanmar:

Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.

vanuatu:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Usage

myanmar:

Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.

vanuatu:

Bicycles generally share the road with cars.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

myanmar:

N/A

vanuatu:

Not applicable in Vanuatu.

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

myanmar:

N/A

vanuatu:

Not commonly used in Vanuatu.

Speeds Limits

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	Myanmar	Vanuatu
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	50-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used in Vanuatu.
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	Rare
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes; fines can be issued directly.

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

myanmar:

80 km/h

vanuatu:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

myanmar:

60 km/h

vanuatu:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

myanmar:

50 km/h

vanuatu:

50-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

myanmar:

100 km/h

vanuatu:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

myanmar:

70 km/h

vanuatu:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

myanmar:

N/A

vanuatu:

Not commonly used in Vanuatu.

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

myanmar:

Yes

vanuatu:

Rare

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

myanmar:

Yes

vanuatu:

Yes; fines can be issued directly.

Signals

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	Myanmar	Vanuatu
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Myanmar	Not used in Vanuatu
Traffic Signs: Language	Burmese; symbols are standard	English; 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

vanuatu:

Not used in Vanuatu

Traffic Signs: Language

myanmar:

Burmese; symbols are standard

vanuatu:

English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

myanmar:

Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

vanuatu:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Myanmar		Vanuatu
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited unless permitted by a sign		Not typically allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited unless permitted by signs		Varies; check local regulations and signs

Right Turn On Red

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by a sign

vanuatu:

Not typically allowed

U- Turns Allowed

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by signs

vanuatu:

Varies; check local regulations and signs

Documentation

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	Myanmar	Vanuatu
Insurance	Liability insurance mandatory	Third-party insurance mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic inspection required	Required; proof may be checked during traffic stops
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	No standard requirement
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Recommended but not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory

Insurance

myanmar:

Liability insurance mandatory

vanuatu:

Third-party insurance mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

myanmar:

Yes, periodic inspection required

vanuatu:

Required; proof may be checked during traffic stops

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

myanmar:

Displayed on the windshield

vanuatu:

No standard requirement

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

myanmar:

Recommended

vanuatu:

Recommended but not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

myanmar:

Recommended

vanuatu:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Myanmar		Vanuatu
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 to the side and stop, if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

myanmar:

Moderate use, more common in cities

vanuatu:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

myanmar:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

vanuatu:

Pull to the side and stop, if necessary

Alcohol

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	Myanmar	Vanuatu
Limits: General Drivers	0.07%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.03%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00% - zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; often during festivals	Occasional
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by severity; can be substantial	Fines can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can lead to arrest and fines	Can lead to penalties including fines or arrest

Limits: General Drivers

myanmar:

0.07%

vanuatu:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

myanmar:

0.03%

vanuatu:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

myanmar:

0.00%

vanuatu:

0.00% - zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

myanmar:

Less common; often during festivals

vanuatu:

Occasional

Enforcement: Fines

myanmar:

Varies by severity; can be substantial

vanuatu:

Fines can be substantial

Test Refusal

myanmar:

Can lead to arrest and fines

vanuatu:

Can lead to penalties including fines or arrest

Emergency Services

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	Myanmar	Vanuatu
Contact: General Emergency	199	112
Contact: Traffic Police	Contact local police	112 for general assistance
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Available through some insurance providers	Check with your insurance provider or local agencies
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Recommended	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

myanmar:

199

vanuatu:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

myanmar:

Contact local police

vanuatu:

112 for general assistance

Contact: Roadside Assistance

myanmar:

Available through some insurance providers

vanuatu:

Check with your insurance provider or local agencies

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

myanmar:

Recommended

vanuatu:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

myanmar:

Recommended

vanuatu:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Myanmar	Vanuatu
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; small fines for minor overshoots	Varies; can be significant
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fine enforced; mandatory use	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for usage while driving	Fines apply for use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines applied for violations	Fines applicable
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; else must be paid at office	Possible; or through police stations

Common Fines: Speeding

myanmar:

Varies; small fines for minor overshoots

vanuatu:

Varies; can be significant

Common Fines: Seat Belts

myanmar:

Fine enforced; mandatory use

vanuatu:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

myanmar:

Fines for usage while driving

vanuatu:

Fines apply for use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

myanmar:

Fines applied for violations

vanuatu:

Fines applicable

Payment: On The Spot

myanmar:

Possible; else must be paid at office

vanuatu:

Possible; or through police stations