Driving Differences: Taiwan vs. Vanuatu Safety Tips

When navigating the roads of Taiwan and Vanuatu, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that impact their travel experience. Key disparities include the presence of dedicated lanes, varying speed limits, and alcohol tolerance levels. Understanding these nuances is essential for ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey in each unique driving environment.

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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	Vanuatu
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses; taxis and motorcycles sometimes allowed during specific times.	Not applicable in Vanuatu.
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.	Bicycles generally share the road with cars.
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	Not applicable in Vanuatu.
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	Not commonly used in Vanuatu.

Bus Lanes: Presence

taiwan:

Yes

vanuatu:

Bus Lanes: Usage

taiwan:

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

vanuatu:

Not applicable in Vanuatu.

Bus Lanes: Markings

taiwan:

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

vanuatu:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

taiwan:

Yes

vanuatu:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

taiwan:

Exclusive for bicycles and scooters.

vanuatu:

Bicycles generally share the road with cars.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

taiwan:

Bicycle and scooter symbols, often colored pavement.

vanuatu:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

taiwan:

Yes

vanuatu:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

taiwan:

Minimum two or more occupants during peak times

vanuatu:

Not applicable in Vanuatu.

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

taiwan:

Yes

vanuatu:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits.

vanuatu:

Not commonly used in Vanuatu.

Speeds Limits

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	Taiwan	Vanuatu
Urban Areas: Standard	40-50 km/h	30-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	50-70 km/h	50-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	90-110 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90-100 km/h	80 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	Not commonly used in Vanuatu.
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	Rare
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be issued on the spot	Yes; fines can be issued directly.

Urban Areas: Standard

taiwan:

40-50 km/h

vanuatu:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

taiwan:

50-70 km/h

vanuatu:

50-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

taiwan:

90-110 km/h

vanuatu:

80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

taiwan:

90-100 km/h

vanuatu:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

taiwan:

80-90 km/h

vanuatu:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

taiwan:

Yes

vanuatu:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

taiwan:

Electronic signs display current limits

vanuatu:

Not commonly used in Vanuatu.

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

taiwan:

Yes

vanuatu:

Rare

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

taiwan:

Yes, fines can be issued on the spot

vanuatu:

Yes; fines can be issued directly.

Signals

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	Taiwan		Vanuatu
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Taiwan		Not used in Vanuatu
Traffic Signs: Language	Mandarin; symbols are standard		English; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

taiwan:

Not used in Taiwan

vanuatu:

Not used in Vanuatu

Traffic Signs: Language

taiwan:

Mandarin; symbols are standard

vanuatu:

English; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Taiwan		Vanuatu
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not typically allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them		Varies; check local regulations and signs

Right Turn On Red

taiwan:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

vanuatu:

Not typically allowed

U- Turns Allowed

taiwan:

Generally allowed unless a sign prohibits them

vanuatu:

Varies; check local regulations and signs

Documentation

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	Taiwan	Vanuatu
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
Insurance	Liability insurance mandatory	Third-party insurance mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic inspections mandatory	Required; proof may be checked during traffic stops
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	No standard requirement
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Recommended but not mandatory

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

taiwan:

International Driving Permit required

vanuatu:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

taiwan:

International Driving Permit required

vanuatu:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Insurance

taiwan:

Liability insurance mandatory

vanuatu:

Third-party insurance mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

taiwan:

Yes, periodic inspections mandatory

vanuatu:

Required; proof may be checked during traffic stops

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

taiwan:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

vanuatu:

No standard requirement

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

taiwan:

Not mandatory

vanuatu:

Recommended but not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Taiwan		Vanuatu
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 to the side and stop, if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

taiwan:

Frequent use in busy areas

vanuatu:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

taiwan:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

vanuatu:

Pull to the side and stop, if necessary

Alcohol

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	Taiwan	Vanuatu
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.03%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00% - zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially during holidays	Occasional
Enforcement: Fines	Heavy fines imposed	Fines can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and fine	Can lead to penalties including fines or arrest

Limits: General Drivers

taiwan:

0.03%

vanuatu:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

taiwan:

0.03%

vanuatu:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

taiwan:

0.00%; zero tolerance

vanuatu:

0.00% - zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

taiwan:

Common, especially during holidays

vanuatu:

Occasional

Enforcement: Fines

taiwan:

Heavy fines imposed

vanuatu:

Fines can be substantial

Test Refusal

taiwan:

Can result in license suspension and fine

vanuatu:

Can lead to penalties including fines or arrest

Emergency Services

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	Taiwan	Vanuatu
Contact: General Emergency	119	112
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies by district; inquire locally	112 for general assistance
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Available via insurance or specialized companies	Check with your insurance provider or local agencies

Contact: General Emergency

taiwan:

119

vanuatu:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

taiwan:

Varies by district; inquire locally

vanuatu:

112 for general assistance

Contact: Roadside Assistance

taiwan:

Available via insurance or specialized companies

vanuatu:

Check with your insurance provider or local agencies

Penalties And Fines

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	Taiwan	Vanuatu
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; NT$1,600 to NT$6,000, points on license	Varies; can be significant
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	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	NT$1,500 to NT$3,000, points on license	Fines apply for use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	NT$2,700, points on license	Fines applicable
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately	Possible; or through police stations

Common Fines: Speeding

taiwan:

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

vanuatu:

Varies; can be significant

Common Fines: Alcohol

taiwan:

Steep fines, possible license suspension

vanuatu:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

taiwan:

NT$1,500, points in some cases

vanuatu:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

taiwan:

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

vanuatu:

Fines apply for use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

taiwan:

NT$2,700, points on license

vanuatu:

Fines applicable

Payment: On The Spot

taiwan:

Possible; fines can sometimes be paid immediately

vanuatu:

Possible; or through police stations