Driving Differences: Switzerland vs. Vanuatu

When exploring the driving landscapes of Switzerland and Vanuatu, significant contrasts emerge. From road markings and speed regulations to alcohol limits and traffic protocols, each country has unique practices. Understanding these variations is essential for ensuring a secure journey abroad, allowing travelers to navigate confidently in unfamiliar territories.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in switzerland is 93

1.95 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for switzerland is 1.95 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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	Switzerland	Vanuatu
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used for temporary road changes or construction zones.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Used in temporary traffic management.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Not typically allowed, except in certain slow-moving traffic situations.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Not applicable in Vanuatu.
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.	Bicycles generally share the road with cars.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable in Vanuatu.
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	Not commonly used in Vanuatu.

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

switzerland:

Used for temporary road changes or construction zones.

vanuatu:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

switzerland:

Used in temporary traffic management.

vanuatu:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Overtaking: On Right

switzerland:

Not typically allowed, except in certain slow-moving traffic situations.

vanuatu:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

switzerland:

Yes

vanuatu:

Bus Lanes: Usage

switzerland:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

vanuatu:

Not applicable in Vanuatu.

Bus Lanes: Markings

switzerland:

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

vanuatu:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

switzerland:

Yes

vanuatu:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

switzerland:

Exclusive for bicycles.

vanuatu:

Bicycles generally share the road with cars.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

switzerland:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

vanuatu:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

switzerland:

N/A

vanuatu:

Not applicable in Vanuatu.

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

switzerland:

Yes

vanuatu:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

switzerland:

Electronic signs display current limits.

vanuatu:

Not commonly used in Vanuatu.

Speeds Limits

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	Switzerland	Vanuatu
Urban Areas: Standard	30-50 km/h	30-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	50-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	50-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	Not commonly used in Vanuatu.
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	Rare
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, drivers can be fined on the spot.	Yes; fines can be issued directly.

Urban Areas: Standard

switzerland:

30-50 km/h

vanuatu:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

switzerland:

80 km/h

vanuatu:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

switzerland:

80 km/h

vanuatu:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

switzerland:

80 km/h

vanuatu:

50-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

switzerland:

120 km/h

vanuatu:

80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

switzerland:

100 km/h

vanuatu:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

switzerland:

Yes

vanuatu:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

switzerland:

Electronic signs display current limits

vanuatu:

Not commonly used in Vanuatu.

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

switzerland:

Yes

vanuatu:

Rare

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

switzerland:

Yes, drivers can be fined on the spot.

vanuatu:

Yes; fines can be issued directly.

Signals

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	Switzerland	Vanuatu
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Prepare to go	Not used in Vanuatu
Traffic Signs: Language	Symbols are standard, French, German, Italian and Rumantsch languages are used	English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with a red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

switzerland:

Prepare to go

vanuatu:

Not used in Vanuatu

Traffic Signs: Language

switzerland:

Symbols are standard, French, German, Italian and Rumantsch languages are used

vanuatu:

English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

switzerland:

Triangular-shaped with a red border

vanuatu:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Switzerland		Vanuatu
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited unless a specific sign allows it		Not typically allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by sign		Varies; check local regulations and signs

Right Turn On Red

switzerland:

Prohibited unless a specific sign allows it

vanuatu:

Not typically allowed

U- Turns Allowed

switzerland:

Allowed unless prohibited by sign

vanuatu:

Varies; check local regulations and signs

Documentation

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	Switzerland	Vanuatu
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for non-French/German/Italian speaking licenses	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Insurance	Liability insurance mandatory	Third-party insurance mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Vehicle inspection is required regularly; proof must be available	Required; proof may be checked during traffic stops
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Proof of inspection is kept in the vehicle	No standard requirement
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended but not mandatory

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

switzerland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended for non-French/German/Italian speaking licenses

vanuatu:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Insurance

switzerland:

Liability insurance mandatory

vanuatu:

Third-party insurance mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

switzerland:

Vehicle inspection is required regularly; proof must be available

vanuatu:

Required; proof may be checked during traffic stops

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

switzerland:

Proof of inspection is kept in the vehicle

vanuatu:

No standard requirement

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

switzerland:

Mandatory

vanuatu:

Recommended but not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Switzerland		Vanuatu
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull to the side and stop, if necessary

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

switzerland:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

vanuatu:

Pull to the side and stop, if necessary

Alcohol

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	Switzerland	Vanuatu
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00% - zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; police conduct random breath tests	Occasional
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; fines can be based on income	Fines can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and fines	Can lead to penalties including fines or arrest

Limits: Professional Drivers

switzerland:

0.05%

vanuatu:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

switzerland:

0.00%

vanuatu:

0.00% - zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

switzerland:

Common; police conduct random breath tests

vanuatu:

Occasional

Enforcement: Fines

switzerland:

Substantial; fines can be based on income

vanuatu:

Fines can be substantial

Test Refusal

switzerland:

Can result in license suspension and fines

vanuatu:

Can lead to penalties including fines or arrest

Roundabouts

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	Switzerland		Vanuatu
Signaling: Entering	No signaling normally required when entering		Signal if turning immediately upon entry
Lane Usage: Right	Use for the first exit or straight		Use for first exit or straight

Signaling: Entering

switzerland:

No signaling normally required when entering

vanuatu:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Lane Usage: Right

switzerland:

Use for the first exit or straight

vanuatu:

Use for first exit or straight

Emergency Services

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	Switzerland	Vanuatu
Contact: Traffic Police	117	112 for general assistance
Contact: Roadside Assistance	140	Check with your insurance provider or local agencies
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: Traffic Police

switzerland:

117

vanuatu:

112 for general assistance

Contact: Roadside Assistance

switzerland:

140

vanuatu:

Check with your insurance provider or local agencies

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

switzerland:

Mandatory

vanuatu:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Switzerland	Vanuatu
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; CHF 40 to CHF 400+, can lead to license suspension	Varies; can be significant
Common Fines: Seat Belts	CHF 60	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	CHF 100	Fines apply for use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Varies; substantial fines	Fines applicable
Payment: On The Spot	Common; fines can be issued on the spot	Possible; or through police stations
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically a few weeks to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

switzerland:

Varies; CHF 40 to CHF 400+, can lead to license suspension

vanuatu:

Varies; can be significant

Common Fines: Seat Belts

switzerland:

CHF 60

vanuatu:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

switzerland:

CHF 100

vanuatu:

Fines apply for use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

switzerland:

Varies; substantial fines

vanuatu:

Fines applicable

Payment: On The Spot

switzerland:

Common; fines can be issued on the spot

vanuatu:

Possible; or through police stations

Payment: Deadline

switzerland:

Varies; typically a few weeks to pay

vanuatu:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay