Driving Differences: Slovakia vs Tonga Explained

Exploring the contrasts in motoring between Slovakia and Tonga reveals intriguing differences that can significantly impact your travel experience. From driving on the right side of the road in Slovakia to the left in Tonga, varied speed limits, and unique lane regulations, understanding these nuances is essential for ensuring a safe journey abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in slovakia is 81

1.673 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for slovakia is 1.673 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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	Slovakia	Tonga
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Often used to separate traffic directions.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	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

Driving Side

slovakia:

Right

tonga:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

slovakia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

tonga:

Often used to separate traffic directions.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

slovakia:

Use rightmost lane.

tonga:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

slovakia:

Yes

tonga:

Bus Lanes: Usage

slovakia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

tonga:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

slovakia:

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

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

slovakia:

Yes

tonga:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

slovakia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

slovakia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

tonga:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

slovakia:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

slovakia:

Yes

tonga:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

slovakia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

tonga:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Slovakia	Tonga
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	20-30 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	No specific highways with designated higher speed limits
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	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	Yes	Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Urban Areas: Standard

slovakia:

50 km/h

tonga:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

slovakia:

20-30 km/h

tonga:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

slovakia:

90 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

slovakia:

90 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

slovakia:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

slovakia:

130 km/h

tonga:

No specific highways with designated higher speed limits

Highways: Buses And Vans

slovakia:

100 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

slovakia:

90 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

slovakia:

Yes

tonga:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

slovakia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

tonga:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

slovakia:

Yes

tonga:

No widespread use

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

slovakia:

Yes

tonga:

Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Signals

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	Slovakia	Tonga
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Slovakia	Not commonly used in Tonga
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when exiting	Use indicators appropriately
Traffic Signs: Language	Slovak; symbols are standard	English and Tongan; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with red borders	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

slovakia:

Not used in Slovakia

tonga:

Not commonly used in Tonga

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

slovakia:

Signal when exiting

tonga:

Use indicators appropriately

Traffic Signs: Language

slovakia:

Slovak; symbols are standard

tonga:

English and Tongan; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

slovakia:

Triangular-shaped with red borders

tonga:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

slovakia:

Not allowed

tonga:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

slovakia:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

tonga:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Slovakia	Tonga
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required along with local license	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory and regular inspections required	Required; proof may be required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

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

slovakia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

tonga:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

slovakia:

International Driving Permit required along with local license

tonga:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

slovakia:

Mandatory and regular inspections required

tonga:

Required; proof may be required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

slovakia:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

slovakia:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Slovakia		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

slovakia:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

tonga:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Slovakia	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 frequently	Common at specific times or checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

slovakia:

0.00%

tonga:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

slovakia:

0.00%

tonga:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

slovakia:

0.00%

tonga:

Zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

slovakia:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

tonga:

Common at specific times or checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

slovakia:

Can be substantial

tonga:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Exiting

slovakia:

Signal right when preparing to exit

tonga:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Slovakia	Tonga
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	158	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or Slovak Assistance Service	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

slovakia:

112

tonga:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

slovakia:

158

tonga:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

slovakia:

Check with your insurance provider or Slovak Assistance Service

tonga:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

slovakia:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

slovakia:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Slovakia	Tonga
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €50 to €300, points on license possible	Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police
Common Fines: Seat Belts	€50 to €150, points in some regions	Mandatory; fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	€100 to €200, points in some regions	Fines for handheld phone use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	€100 to €250, points on license possible	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Common; fines usually paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 days to pay	Immediate payment preferred

Common Fines: Speeding

slovakia:

Varies; €50 to €300, points on license possible

tonga:

Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police

Common Fines: Seat Belts

slovakia:

€50 to €150, points in some regions

tonga:

Mandatory; fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

slovakia:

€100 to €200, points in some regions

tonga:

Fines for handheld phone use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

slovakia:

€100 to €250, points on license possible

tonga:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

slovakia:

Common

tonga:

Common; fines usually paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

slovakia:

Varies; typically 15 days to pay

tonga:

Immediate payment preferred