Driving in Taiwan vs. Tunisia: Key Safety Differences

Explore the contrasts in road rules and regulations between Taiwan and Tunisia to enhance your travel safety. While Taiwan boasts dedicated bus and cycle lanes, Tunisia lacks these features. Speed limits differ significantly, especially in rural areas, demonstrating the importance of understanding local driving customs for a secure journey abroad.

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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	Tunisia
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Not typically permitted.
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

Overtaking: On Right

taiwan:

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

tunisia:

Not typically permitted.

Bus Lanes: Presence

taiwan:

Yes

tunisia:

Bus Lanes: Usage

taiwan:

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

tunisia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

taiwan:

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

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

taiwan:

Yes

tunisia:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

taiwan:

Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

taiwan:

Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement.

tunisia:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

taiwan:

Yes

tunisia:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

taiwan:

Minimum two or more occupants during peak times

tunisia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

taiwan:

Yes

tunisia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

tunisia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Taiwan	Tunisia
Urban Areas: Standard	40-50 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	50-80 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	50-80 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	50-70 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	90-110 km/h	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90-100 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-90 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

taiwan:

40-50 km/h

tunisia:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

taiwan:

50-80 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

taiwan:

50-70 km/h

tunisia:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

taiwan:

90-110 km/h

tunisia:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

taiwan:

90-100 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

taiwan:

80-90 km/h

tunisia:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

taiwan:

Yes

tunisia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits

tunisia:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

taiwan:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

tunisia:

Yes

Signals

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	Taiwan		Tunisia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Taiwan		Not typically used
Traffic Signs: Language	Mandarin; symbols are standard		Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

taiwan:

Not used in Taiwan

tunisia:

Not typically used

Traffic Signs: Language

taiwan:

Mandarin; symbols are standard

tunisia:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Taiwan		Tunisia
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them		Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Right Turn On Red

taiwan:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

tunisia:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

taiwan:

Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

tunisia:

Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Documentation

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	Taiwan	Tunisia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit required	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic inspections mandatory	Mandatory; 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

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

taiwan:

International Driving Permit required

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

taiwan:

Yes, periodic inspections mandatory

tunisia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

taiwan:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

tunisia:

Displayed on windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Taiwan		Tunisia
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use in busy areas		Moderate use

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

taiwan:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

tunisia:

Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

taiwan:

Frequent use in busy areas

tunisia:

Moderate use

Alcohol

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	Taiwan	Tunisia
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.03%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Common; checkpoints used broadly
Enforcement: Fines	Heavy fines imposed	Substantial; varies by offense
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and fine	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

taiwan:

0.03%

tunisia:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

taiwan:

0.03%

tunisia:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

taiwan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

tunisia:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

taiwan:

Common, especially during holidays

tunisia:

Common; checkpoints used broadly

Enforcement: Fines

taiwan:

Heavy fines imposed

tunisia:

Substantial; varies by offense

Test Refusal

taiwan:

Can result in license suspension and fine

tunisia:

Can result in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Taiwan	Tunisia
Contact: General Emergency	119	197
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies by district; inquire locally	197
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Available via insurance or specialized companies	Check with your insurance provider or local services

Contact: General Emergency

taiwan:

119

tunisia:

197

Contact: Traffic Police

taiwan:

Varies by district; inquire locally

tunisia:

197

Contact: Roadside Assistance

taiwan:

Available via insurance or specialized companies

tunisia:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Penalties And Fines

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	Taiwan	Tunisia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; NT$1,600 to NT$6,000, points on license	Varies; DT 40 to DT 500
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	DT 40
Common Fines: Phone Use	NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license	DT 60
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	NT$2,700, points on license	Varies; DT 60 to DT 200
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

taiwan:

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

tunisia:

Varies; DT 40 to DT 500

Common Fines: Alcohol

taiwan:

Steep fines, possible license suspension

tunisia:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

taiwan:

NT$1,500, points in some cases

tunisia:

DT 40

Common Fines: Phone Use

taiwan:

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

tunisia:

DT 60

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

taiwan:

NT$2,700, points on license

tunisia:

Varies; DT 60 to DT 200

Payment: On The Spot

taiwan:

Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately

tunisia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

taiwan:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

tunisia:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay