Driving in Tanzania vs. Vanuatu: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the roads of Tanzania and Vanuatu, drivers must navigate distinct regulations and customs that impact their travel experience. Key distinctions include driving on the left in Tanzania versus the right in Vanuatu, varying speed limits, and unique protocols for emergency vehicles. Understanding these contrasts is essential for ensuring a secure journey in both destinations.

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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	Vanuatu
Driving Side	Left	Right
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the right edge on divided roads.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	No	Yes
Overtaking: On Right	Yes	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use leftmost lane.	Use rightmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Not applicable in Vanuatu.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'DART'; 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 dedicated lanes.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable in Vanuatu.
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used in Vanuatu.

Driving Side

tanzania:

Left

vanuatu:

Right

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

tanzania:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

vanuatu:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

tanzania:

vanuatu:

Yes

Overtaking: On Right

tanzania:

Yes

vanuatu:

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

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

tanzania:

Use leftmost lane.

vanuatu:

Use rightmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

tanzania:

Yes

vanuatu:

Bus Lanes: Usage

tanzania:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

vanuatu:

Not applicable in Vanuatu.

Bus Lanes: Markings

tanzania:

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

vanuatu:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

tanzania:

Yes

vanuatu:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

tanzania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

vanuatu:

Bicycles generally share the road with cars.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

tanzania:

Bicycle symbols and dedicated lanes.

vanuatu:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

tanzania:

N/A

vanuatu:

Not applicable in Vanuatu.

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

tanzania:

N/A

vanuatu:

Not commonly used in Vanuatu.

Speeds Limits

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	Tanzania	Vanuatu
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30-40 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30-50 km/h	30 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	100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used in Vanuatu.
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	Rare
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes; fines can be issued directly.

Urban Areas: Standard

tanzania:

50 km/h

vanuatu:

30-40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

tanzania:

30-50 km/h

vanuatu:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

tanzania:

80 km/h

vanuatu:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

tanzania:

80 km/h

vanuatu:

50-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

tanzania:

80 km/h

vanuatu:

50-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

tanzania:

100 km/h

vanuatu:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

tanzania:

N/A

vanuatu:

Not commonly used in Vanuatu.

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

tanzania:

Yes

vanuatu:

Rare

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

tanzania:

Yes

vanuatu:

Yes; fines can be issued directly.

Signals

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	Tanzania		Vanuatu
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Tanzania		Not used in Vanuatu
Traffic Signs: Language	English and Swahili; symbols are standard		English; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

tanzania:

Not used in Tanzania

vanuatu:

Not used in Vanuatu

Traffic Signs: Language

tanzania:

English and Swahili; symbols are standard

vanuatu:

English; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Tanzania		Vanuatu
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Not typically allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Varies; check local regulations and signs

Right Turn On Red

tanzania:

Not allowed

vanuatu:

Not typically allowed

U- Turns Allowed

tanzania:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

vanuatu:

Varies; check local regulations and signs

Documentation

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	Tanzania	Vanuatu
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
Insurance	Liability insurance mandatory	Third-party insurance mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required annually	Required; proof may be checked during traffic stops
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	No standard requirement
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended but 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

vanuatu:

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

vanuatu:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Insurance

tanzania:

Liability insurance mandatory

vanuatu:

Third-party insurance mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

tanzania:

Required annually

vanuatu:

Required; proof may be checked during traffic stops

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

tanzania:

Displayed on windshield

vanuatu:

No standard requirement

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

tanzania:

Mandatory

vanuatu:

Recommended but not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

tanzania:

Mandatory

vanuatu:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Tanzania		Vanuatu
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate usage compared to some countries		Less frequent use compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the left and stop if necessary		Pull to the side and stop, if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

tanzania:

Moderate usage compared to some countries

vanuatu:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

tanzania:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

vanuatu:

Pull to the side and stop, if necessary

Alcohol

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	Tanzania	Vanuatu
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.02%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.00% - zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Occasional
Enforcement: Fines	Significant fines apply	Fines can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can lead to penalties including fines or arrest

Limits: General Drivers

tanzania:

0.08%

vanuatu:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

tanzania:

0.05%

vanuatu:

0.02%

Limits: Underage Drivers

tanzania:

0.00%

vanuatu:

0.00% - zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

tanzania:

Common

vanuatu:

Occasional

Enforcement: Fines

tanzania:

Significant fines apply

vanuatu:

Fines can be substantial

Test Refusal

tanzania:

Can result in license suspension

vanuatu:

Can lead to penalties including fines or arrest

Emergency Services

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

Contact: Traffic Police

tanzania:

112

vanuatu:

112 for general assistance

Contact: Roadside Assistance

tanzania:

Check with your insurance provider

vanuatu:

Check with your insurance provider or local agencies

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

tanzania:

Mandatory

vanuatu:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

tanzania:

Mandatory

vanuatu:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Tanzania	Vanuatu
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; penalties can be severe	Varies; can be significant
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply	Fines apply for use while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Penalties enforced	Fines applicable
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Possible; or through police stations

Common Fines: Speeding

tanzania:

Varies; penalties can be severe

vanuatu:

Varies; can be significant

Common Fines: Alcohol

tanzania:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

vanuatu:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Phone Use

tanzania:

Fines apply

vanuatu:

Fines apply for use while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

tanzania:

Penalties enforced

vanuatu:

Fines applicable

Payment: On The Spot

tanzania:

Common

vanuatu:

Possible; or through police stations