Driving in Qatar vs. Tonga: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the roads of Qatar and Tonga, understanding the unique driving practices is essential for navigating safely. Key differences include driving on opposite sides, varying speed limits, and distinct protocols for emergency vehicles. By familiarizing yourself with these contrasts, you can ensure a safer journey in both countries.

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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	Tonga
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Often used to separate traffic directions.
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.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and authorized vehicles.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled with appropriate road signs or pavement markings.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Shared with vehicles, as dedicated lanes are rare.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Not applicable	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Driving Side

qatar:

Right

tonga:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

qatar:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

tonga:

Often used to separate traffic directions.

Overtaking: On Right

qatar:

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

tonga:

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

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

qatar:

Use rightmost lane.

tonga:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

qatar:

Yes

tonga:

Bus Lanes: Usage

qatar:

Reserved for buses and authorized vehicles.

tonga:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

qatar:

Labeled with appropriate road signs or pavement markings.

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

qatar:

Limited

tonga:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

qatar:

Shared with vehicles, as dedicated lanes are rare.

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

qatar:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

qatar:

Not applicable

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

qatar:

Yes

tonga:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

qatar:

Electronic signs display current limits.

tonga:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Qatar	Tonga
Urban Areas: Standard	60-80 km/h	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	60 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	100 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	80 km/h	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	No widespread use
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Urban Areas: Standard

qatar:

60-80 km/h

tonga:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

qatar:

60 km/h

tonga:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

qatar:

100-120 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

qatar:

100 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

qatar:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

qatar:

120 km/h

tonga:

No specific highways with designated higher speed limits

Highways: Buses And Vans

qatar:

100 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

qatar:

80 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

qatar:

Yes

tonga:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

qatar:

Electronic signs display current limits

tonga:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

qatar:

Yes

tonga:

No widespread use

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

qatar:

Yes

tonga:

Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

qatar:

Not used in Qatar

tonga:

Not commonly used in Tonga

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

qatar:

Signal when exiting

tonga:

Use indicators appropriately

Traffic Signs: Language

qatar:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

tonga:

English and Tongan; symbols are standard

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

qatar:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

tonga:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

qatar:

Permitted unless prohibited by signs

tonga:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Qatar		Tonga
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required		Required; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield		Displayed on windshield

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

qatar:

Annual inspection required

tonga:

Required; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

qatar:

Displayed on the windshield

tonga:

Displayed on windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Qatar		Tonga
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

qatar:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

tonga:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Qatar	Tonga
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	Zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used regularly	Common at specific times or checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial; penalties are severe	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

qatar:

0.00%

tonga:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

qatar:

0.00%

tonga:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

qatar:

0.00%

tonga:

Zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

qatar:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

tonga:

Common at specific times or checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

qatar:

Can be substantial; penalties are severe

tonga:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Exiting

qatar:

Signal right when preparing to exit

tonga:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Qatar	Tonga
Contact: General Emergency	999	911
Contact: Traffic Police	999 or local authorities	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or contact private services	Check with your insurance provider

Contact: General Emergency

qatar:

999

tonga:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

qatar:

999 or local authorities

tonga:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

qatar:

Check with your insurance provider or contact private services

tonga:

Check with your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Qatar	Tonga
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; can be substantial, point system applies	Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police
Common Fines: Alcohol	Severe penalties; fines and imprisonment possible	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Minimum 500 QR	Mandatory; fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Minimum 500 QR, point system applies	Fines for handheld phone use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Minimum 6000 QR, point system applies	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, or online payment options	Common; fines usually paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Payments should be timely to avoid additional penalties	Immediate payment preferred

Common Fines: Speeding

qatar:

Varies; can be substantial, point system applies

tonga:

Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police

Common Fines: Alcohol

qatar:

Severe penalties; fines and imprisonment possible

tonga:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

qatar:

Minimum 500 QR

tonga:

Mandatory; fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

qatar:

Minimum 500 QR, point system applies

tonga:

Fines for handheld phone use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

qatar:

Minimum 6000 QR, point system applies

tonga:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

qatar:

Yes, or online payment options

tonga:

Common; fines usually paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

qatar:

Payments should be timely to avoid additional penalties

tonga:

Immediate payment preferred