Driving Safety: Singapore vs Tonga – Know the Differences

Explore the contrasting driving norms of Singapore and Tonga, where road regulations can significantly impact your journey. Notable distinctions include Singapore's strict bus and cycle lane usage compared to Tonga's absence of such features, as well as varying speed limits and alcohol thresholds. Stay informed to ensure a secure and pleasant driving experience abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in singapore is 94

2.058 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for singapore is 2.058 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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	Singapore	Tonga
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the right edge on divided roads.	Often used to separate traffic directions.
Overtaking: On Right	Not allowed.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses during peak hours.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

singapore:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

tonga:

Often used to separate traffic directions.

Overtaking: On Right

singapore:

Not allowed.

tonga:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

singapore:

Yes

tonga:

Bus Lanes: Usage

singapore:

Reserved for buses during peak hours.

tonga:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

singapore:

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

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

singapore:

Yes

tonga:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

singapore:

Exclusive for bicycles.

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

singapore:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

tonga:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

singapore:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

singapore:

Yes

tonga:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

singapore:

Electronic signs display current limits.

tonga:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Singapore	Tonga
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70-90 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-90 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-90 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	80-90 km/h	No specific highways with designated higher speed limits
Highways: Buses And Vans	80-90 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-90 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	Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation	Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Urban Areas: Standard

singapore:

50 km/h

tonga:

40-50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

singapore:

70-90 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

singapore:

70-90 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

singapore:

70-90 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

singapore:

80-90 km/h

tonga:

No specific highways with designated higher speed limits

Highways: Buses And Vans

singapore:

80-90 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

singapore:

80-90 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

singapore:

Yes

tonga:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

singapore:

Electronic signs display current limits

tonga:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

singapore:

Yes

tonga:

No widespread use

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

singapore:

Rare; fines are usually mailed after citation

tonga:

Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

singapore:

Not used in Singapore

tonga:

Not commonly used in Tonga

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

singapore:

Signal when exiting

tonga:

Use indicators appropriately

Traffic Signs: Language

singapore:

English; symbols are standard

tonga:

English and Tongan; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Singapore		Tonga
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed.		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

singapore:

Not allowed.

tonga:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

singapore:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

tonga:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Singapore	Tonga
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended for long stays	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended for long stays	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Compulsory every 1-2 years depending on vehicle age	Required; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Display not required	Displayed on windshield

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

singapore:

International Driving Permit recommended for long stays

tonga:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

singapore:

International Driving Permit recommended for long stays

tonga:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

singapore:

Compulsory every 1-2 years depending on vehicle age

tonga:

Required; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

singapore:

Display not required

tonga:

Displayed on windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Singapore		Tonga
Flashing Lights: Usage	To warn of hazards or a vehicle breakdown		To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake
Pedestrians Priority	Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks and pedestrian zones		Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Flashing Lights: Usage

singapore:

To warn of hazards or a vehicle breakdown

tonga:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

Pedestrians Priority

singapore:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks and pedestrian zones

tonga:

Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks

Alcohol

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	Singapore	Tonga
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	Zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used frequently	Common at specific times or checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

singapore:

0.05%

tonga:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

singapore:

0.00%

tonga:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

singapore:

0.00%

tonga:

Zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

singapore:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

tonga:

Common at specific times or checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

singapore:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

tonga:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Exiting

singapore:

Signal right when preparing to exit

tonga:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Singapore	Tonga
Contact: General Emergency	995	911
Contact: Traffic Police	999	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or AA Singapore	Check with your insurance provider

Contact: General Emergency

singapore:

995

tonga:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

singapore:

999

tonga:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

singapore:

Check with your insurance provider or AA Singapore

tonga:

Check with your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Singapore	Tonga
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; significant fines, demerit points	Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police
Common Fines: Seat Belts	$120, demerit points for non-compliance	Mandatory; fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	$200 to $1,000, demerit points for hand-held use	Fines for handheld phone use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	$200 to $500, demerit points	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Not practiced; fines usually paid online or by other means	Common; fines usually paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Immediate payment preferred

Common Fines: Speeding

singapore:

Varies; significant fines, demerit points

tonga:

Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police

Common Fines: Seat Belts

singapore:

$120, demerit points for non-compliance

tonga:

Mandatory; fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

singapore:

$200 to $1,000, demerit points for hand-held use

tonga:

Fines for handheld phone use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

singapore:

$200 to $500, demerit points

tonga:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

singapore:

Not practiced; fines usually paid online or by other means

tonga:

Common; fines usually paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

singapore:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

tonga:

Immediate payment preferred