Driving in Samoa vs. Tanzania: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the vital contrasts in road regulations between Samoa and Tanzania, it's essential to understand how distinct their traffic norms are. Key differences include speed limits, lane usage for buses and cyclists, and requirements for safety equipment. This comparison aims to equip travelers with the knowledge for safer journeys in these unique regions.

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Driving Side

The driving side in samoa is the Left Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in samoa is 72

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Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for samoa is 0 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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	Samoa	Tanzania
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the centerline on two-way roads.	Marks the right edge on divided roads.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'DART'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and dedicated lanes.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

samoa:

Marks the centerline on two-way roads.

tanzania:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

Bus Lanes: Presence

samoa:

tanzania:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

samoa:

N/A

tanzania:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

samoa:

N/A

tanzania:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'DART'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

samoa:

tanzania:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

samoa:

N/A

tanzania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

samoa:

N/A

tanzania:

Bicycle symbols and dedicated lanes.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

samoa:

N/A

tanzania:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

samoa:

N/A

tanzania:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Samoa	Tanzania
Urban Areas: Standard	25-40 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20 km/h	30-50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	55-80 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	55-80 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	55-80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	Not applicable	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	Not applicable	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	Not applicable	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Urban Areas: Standard

samoa:

25-40 km/h

tanzania:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

samoa:

20 km/h

tanzania:

30-50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

samoa:

55-80 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

samoa:

55-80 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

samoa:

55-80 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

samoa:

Not applicable

tanzania:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

samoa:

Not applicable

tanzania:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

samoa:

Not applicable

tanzania:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

samoa:

N/A

tanzania:

N/A

Signals

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	Samoa		Tanzania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Samoa		Not used in Tanzania
Traffic Signs: Language	English and Samoan; symbols are standard		English and Swahili; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

samoa:

Not used in Samoa

tanzania:

Not used in Tanzania

Traffic Signs: Language

samoa:

English and Samoan; symbols are standard

tanzania:

English and Swahili; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Samoa		Tanzania
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

U- Turns Allowed

samoa:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

tanzania:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Samoa	Tanzania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Required annually
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

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

samoa:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

samoa:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

samoa:

Annual inspection required

tanzania:

Required annually

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

samoa:

Not mandatory

tanzania:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

samoa:

Not mandatory

tanzania:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Samoa		Tanzania
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate usage compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

samoa:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

tanzania:

Moderate usage compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Samoa	Tanzania
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Significant fines apply

Limits: Professional Drivers

samoa:

0.02%

tanzania:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

samoa:

0.00% to 0.02%; zero tolerance

tanzania:

0.00%

Enforcement: Fines

samoa:

Varies; can be substantial

tanzania:

Significant fines apply

Roundabouts

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	Samoa		Tanzania
Signaling: Exiting	Signal left when preparing to exit		Signal right when preparing to exit

Signaling: Exiting

samoa:

Signal left when preparing to exit

tanzania:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Samoa	Tanzania
Contact: General Emergency	911	112
Contact: Traffic Police	685-22-222	112
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

samoa:

911

tanzania:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

samoa:

685-22-222

tanzania:

112

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

samoa:

Not mandatory, but recommended

tanzania:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

samoa:

Not mandatory, but recommended

tanzania:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Samoa	Tanzania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; ST$50 to ST$500, points on license	Varies; penalties can be severe
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	ST$100 to ST$200	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	ST$50 to ST$300	Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	ST$100 to ST$500, points on license	Penalties enforced
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines usually paid online or by mail afterwards	Common

Common Fines: Speeding

samoa:

Varies; ST$50 to ST$500, points on license

tanzania:

Varies; penalties can be severe

Common Fines: Alcohol

samoa:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

tanzania:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

samoa:

ST$100 to ST$200

tanzania:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

samoa:

ST$50 to ST$300

tanzania:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

samoa:

ST$100 to ST$500, points on license

tanzania:

Penalties enforced

Payment: On The Spot

samoa:

Yes; fines usually paid online or by mail afterwards

tanzania:

Common