Driving in Taiwan vs Tonga: Key Safety Differences

Explore the fascinating contrast in road regulations between Taiwan and Tonga. From diverse driving sides to varying speed limits and unique traffic protocols, each nation boasts distinct practices that influence travel safety. Understanding these disparities is crucial for a secure driving experience abroad, ensuring peace of mind on unfamiliar roads.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in taiwan is 77

0.945 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for taiwan is 0.945 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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	Taiwan	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; taxis and motorcycles sometimes allowed during specific times.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or '公交專用道'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Minimum two or more occupants during peak times	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Driving Side

taiwan:

Right

tonga:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

taiwan:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

tonga:

Often used to separate traffic directions.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

taiwan:

Use rightmost lane.

tonga:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

taiwan:

Yes

tonga:

Bus Lanes: Usage

taiwan:

Reserved for buses; taxis and motorcycles sometimes allowed during specific times.

tonga:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

taiwan:

Labeled 'BUS' or '公交專用道'; often with road signs.

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

taiwan:

Yes

tonga:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

taiwan:

Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

taiwan:

Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement.

tonga:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

taiwan:

Yes

tonga:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

taiwan:

Minimum two or more occupants during peak times

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

taiwan:

Yes

tonga:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

tonga:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Taiwan	Tonga
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	50-80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	50-80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	50-70 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	90-110 km/h	No specific highways with designated higher speed limits
Highways: Buses And Vans	90-100 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	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot	Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

taiwan:

30 km/h

tonga:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

taiwan:

50-70 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

taiwan:

90-110 km/h

tonga:

No specific highways with designated higher speed limits

Highways: Buses And Vans

taiwan:

90-100 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

taiwan:

80-90 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

taiwan:

Yes

tonga:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits

tonga:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

taiwan:

Yes

tonga:

No widespread use

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

taiwan:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

tonga:

Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

taiwan:

Not used in Taiwan

tonga:

Not commonly used in Tonga

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

taiwan:

Signal when exiting

tonga:

Use indicators appropriately

Traffic Signs: Language

taiwan:

Mandarin; symbols are standard

tonga:

English and Tongan; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Taiwan		Tonga
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

taiwan:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

tonga:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

taiwan:

Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

tonga:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Taiwan	Tonga
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit required	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic inspections mandatory	Required; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on windshield

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

taiwan:

International Driving Permit required

tonga:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

taiwan:

International Driving Permit required

tonga:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

taiwan:

Yes, periodic inspections mandatory

tonga:

Required; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

taiwan:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

tonga:

Displayed on windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Taiwan		Tonga
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use in busy areas		Less frequent use compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

taiwan:

Frequent use in busy areas

tonga:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

taiwan:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

tonga:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Taiwan	Tonga
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.03%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	Zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common at specific times or checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Heavy fines imposed	Varies; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and fine	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

taiwan:

0.03%

tonga:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

taiwan:

0.03%

tonga:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

taiwan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

tonga:

Zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

taiwan:

Common, especially during holidays

tonga:

Common at specific times or checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

taiwan:

Heavy fines imposed

tonga:

Varies; can be substantial

Test Refusal

taiwan:

Can result in license suspension and fine

tonga:

Can result in license suspension

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Exiting

taiwan:

Signal right when preparing to exit

tonga:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Taiwan	Tonga
Contact: General Emergency	119	911
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies by district; inquire locally	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Available via insurance or specialized companies	Check with your insurance provider

Contact: General Emergency

taiwan:

119

tonga:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

taiwan:

Varies by district; inquire locally

tonga:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

taiwan:

Available via insurance or specialized companies

tonga:

Check with your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Taiwan	Tonga
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; NT$1,600 to NT$6,000, points on license	Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police
Common Fines: Alcohol	Steep fines, possible license suspension	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	NT$1,500, points in some cases	Mandatory; fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license	Fines for handheld phone use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	NT$2,700, points on license	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately	Common; fines usually paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Immediate payment preferred

Common Fines: Speeding

taiwan:

Varies; NT$1,600 to NT$6,000, points on license

tonga:

Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police

Common Fines: Alcohol

taiwan:

Steep fines, possible license suspension

tonga:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

taiwan:

NT$1,500, points in some cases

tonga:

Mandatory; fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

taiwan:

NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license

tonga:

Fines for handheld phone use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

taiwan:

NT$2,700, points on license

tonga:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

taiwan:

Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately

tonga:

Common; fines usually paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

taiwan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

tonga:

Immediate payment preferred