Driving Differences: Tanzania vs Tonga Explained

Exploring the roads of Tanzania and Tonga reveals distinct contrasts in driving practices and regulations. While Tanzania employs dedicated bus and cycle lanes, Tonga lacks such features. Speed limits also differ, with Tanzania's urban cap at 50 km/h compared to Tonga's flexible range. Understanding these disparities is crucial for ensuring a secure journey in either destination.

tanzaniatonga

LEFT

Driving Side

The driving side in tanzania is the Left Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in tanzania is 54

1.09 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for tanzania is 1.09 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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	Tanzania	Tonga
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the right edge on divided roads.	Often used to separate traffic directions.
Overtaking: On Left	No	Yes
Overtaking: On Right	Yes	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.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'DART'; 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 dedicated lanes.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

tanzania:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

tonga:

Often used to separate traffic directions.

Overtaking: On Left

tanzania:

tonga:

Yes

Overtaking: On Right

tanzania:

Yes

tonga:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

tanzania:

Yes

tonga:

Bus Lanes: Usage

tanzania:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

tonga:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

tanzania:

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

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

tanzania:

Yes

tonga:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

tanzania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

tonga:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

tanzania:

Bicycle symbols and dedicated lanes.

tonga:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

tanzania:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

tanzania:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Tanzania	Tonga
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30-50 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	No specific highways with designated higher speed limits
Highways: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	No widespread use
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Urban Areas: Standard

tanzania:

50 km/h

tonga:

40-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

tanzania:

30-50 km/h

tonga:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

tanzania:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

tanzania:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

tanzania:

80 km/h

tonga:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

tanzania:

100 km/h

tonga:

No specific highways with designated higher speed limits

Highways: Buses And Vans

tanzania:

80 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

tanzania:

80 km/h

tonga:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

tanzania:

N/A

tonga:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

tanzania:

Yes

tonga:

No widespread use

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

tanzania:

Yes

tonga:

Common; paid directly to traffic officers

Signals

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

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

tanzania:

Not used in Tanzania

tonga:

Not commonly used in Tonga

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

tanzania:

Signal when exiting

tonga:

Use indicators appropriately

Traffic Signs: Language

tanzania:

English and Swahili; symbols are standard

tonga:

English and Tongan; symbols are standard

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

tanzania:

Not allowed

tonga:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

tanzania:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

tonga:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Tanzania	Tonga
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required annually	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

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

tonga:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

tonga:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

tanzania:

Required annually

tonga:

Required; proof may be required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

tanzania:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

tanzania:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Tanzania		Tonga
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate usage compared to some countries		Less frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

tanzania:

Moderate usage compared to some countries

tonga:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Tanzania	Tonga
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.04%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	Zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common at specific times or checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Significant fines apply	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: Professional Drivers

tanzania:

0.05%

tonga:

0.04%

Limits: Underage Drivers

tanzania:

0.00%

tonga:

Zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

tanzania:

Common

tonga:

Common at specific times or checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

tanzania:

Significant fines apply

tonga:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Exiting

tanzania:

Signal right when preparing to exit

tonga:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Tanzania	Tonga
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	112	Contact local police
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

tanzania:

112

tonga:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

tanzania:

112

tonga:

Contact local police

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

tanzania:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

tanzania:

Mandatory

tonga:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Tanzania	Tonga
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; penalties can be severe	Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Mandatory; fines for non-compliance
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply	Fines for handheld phone use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Penalties enforced	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Common; fines usually paid immediately
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Immediate payment preferred

Common Fines: Speeding

tanzania:

Varies; penalties can be severe

tonga:

Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police

Common Fines: Alcohol

tanzania:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

tonga:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

tanzania:

Fines apply

tonga:

Mandatory; fines for non-compliance

Common Fines: Phone Use

tanzania:

Fines apply

tonga:

Fines for handheld phone use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

tanzania:

Penalties enforced

tonga:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

tanzania:

Common

tonga:

Common; fines usually paid immediately

Payment: Deadline

tanzania:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

tonga:

Immediate payment preferred