Driving in Qatar vs. Taiwan: Key Differences Explained

Driving in Qatar and Taiwan presents diverse regulations and practices that impact road safety. Key distinctions include speed limits, lane usage, and alcohol consumption thresholds, with Qatar imposing stricter limits compared to Taiwan. Understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a secure and enjoyable driving experience in either country.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in qatar is 79

0.576 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for qatar is 0.576 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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	Qatar	Taiwan
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed only in designated situations, like when vehicles ahead are turning left.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and authorized vehicles.	Reserved for buses; taxis and motorcycles sometimes allowed during specific times.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled with appropriate road signs or pavement markings.	Labeled 'BUS' or '公交專用道'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Shared with vehicles, as dedicated lanes are rare.	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	Not applicable	Minimum two or more occupants during peak times

Overtaking: On Right

qatar:

Allowed only in designated situations, like when vehicles ahead are turning left.

taiwan:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

qatar:

Reserved for buses and authorized vehicles.

taiwan:

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

Bus Lanes: Markings

qatar:

Labeled with appropriate road signs or pavement markings.

taiwan:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

qatar:

Limited

taiwan:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

qatar:

Shared with vehicles, as dedicated lanes are rare.

taiwan:

Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

qatar:

N/A

taiwan:

Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

qatar:

taiwan:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

qatar:

Not applicable

taiwan:

Minimum two or more occupants during peak times

Speeds Limits

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	Qatar	Taiwan
Urban Areas: Standard	60-80 km/h	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	60 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	50-70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	90-110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	80-90 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Urban Areas: Standard

qatar:

60-80 km/h

taiwan:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

qatar:

60 km/h

taiwan:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

qatar:

100-120 km/h

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

qatar:

100 km/h

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

qatar:

80 km/h

taiwan:

50-70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

qatar:

120 km/h

taiwan:

90-110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

qatar:

100 km/h

taiwan:

90-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

qatar:

80 km/h

taiwan:

80-90 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

qatar:

Yes

taiwan:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

Signals

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	Qatar		Taiwan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Qatar		Not used in Taiwan
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic and English; symbols are standard		Mandarin; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

qatar:

Not used in Qatar

taiwan:

Not used in Taiwan

Traffic Signs: Language

qatar:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

taiwan:

Mandarin; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Qatar		Taiwan
U- Turns Allowed	Permitted unless prohibited by signs		Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

U- Turns Allowed

qatar:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

taiwan:

Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

Documentation

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	Qatar	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	Annual inspection required	Yes, periodic inspections mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on license plate or windshield

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

qatar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

taiwan:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

qatar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

taiwan:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

qatar:

Annual inspection required

taiwan:

Yes, periodic inspections mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

qatar:

Displayed on the windshield

taiwan:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Qatar		Taiwan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use in busy areas

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

qatar:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

taiwan:

Frequent use in busy areas

Alcohol

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	Qatar	Taiwan
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used regularly	Common, especially during holidays
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial; penalties are severe	Heavy fines imposed
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and fine

Limits: General Drivers

qatar:

0.00%

taiwan:

0.03%

Limits: Professional Drivers

qatar:

0.00%

taiwan:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

qatar:

0.00%

taiwan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

qatar:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

taiwan:

Common, especially during holidays

Enforcement: Fines

qatar:

Can be substantial; penalties are severe

taiwan:

Heavy fines imposed

Test Refusal

qatar:

Can result in license suspension

taiwan:

Can result in license suspension and fine

Emergency Services

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	Qatar	Taiwan
Contact: General Emergency	999	119
Contact: Traffic Police	999 or local authorities	Varies by district; inquire locally
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or contact private services	Available via insurance or specialized companies

Contact: General Emergency

qatar:

999

taiwan:

119

Contact: Traffic Police

qatar:

999 or local authorities

taiwan:

Varies by district; inquire locally

Contact: Roadside Assistance

qatar:

Check with your insurance provider or contact private services

taiwan:

Available via insurance or specialized companies

Penalties And Fines

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	Qatar	Taiwan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be substantial, point system applies	Varies; NT$1,600 to NT$6,000, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Severe penalties; fines and imprisonment possible	Steep fines, possible license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Minimum 500 QR	NT$1,500, points in some cases
Common Fines: Phone Use	Minimum 500 QR, point system applies	NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Minimum 6000 QR, point system applies	NT$2,700, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, or online payment options	Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Payments should be timely to avoid additional penalties	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

qatar:

Varies; can be substantial, point system applies

taiwan:

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

Common Fines: Alcohol

qatar:

Severe penalties; fines and imprisonment possible

taiwan:

Steep fines, possible license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

qatar:

Minimum 500 QR

taiwan:

NT$1,500, points in some cases

Common Fines: Phone Use

qatar:

Minimum 500 QR, point system applies

taiwan:

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

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

qatar:

Minimum 6000 QR, point system applies

taiwan:

NT$2,700, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

qatar:

Yes, or online payment options

taiwan:

Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

qatar:

Payments should be timely to avoid additional penalties

taiwan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay