Driving in Tonga vs. Trinidad and Tobago: Key Differences

When driving abroad, understanding the nuances of each country's regulations is crucial for ensuring safety. This comparison between Tonga and Trinidad and Tobago reveals distinctive practices, such as lane markings, speed limits, and vehicle documentation. Familiarizing yourself with these variations will enhance your confidence and security on the road.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in tonga is 75

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Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for tonga is 0 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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	Tonga	Trinidad and tobago
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Often used to separate traffic directions.	Marks the right edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Yes, when safe and permitted.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Marked with signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Primarily for bicycles; be cautious of motor vehicles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

tonga:

Often used to separate traffic directions.

trinidad and tobago:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

tonga:

Yes

trinidad and tobago:

Overtaking: On Right

tonga:

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

trinidad and tobago:

Yes, when safe and permitted.

Bus Lanes: Presence

tonga:

trinidad and tobago:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

tonga:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

tonga:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

Marked with signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

tonga:

trinidad and tobago:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

tonga:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

Primarily for bicycles; be cautious of motor vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

tonga:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

tonga:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

tonga:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Tonga	Trinidad and tobago
Urban Areas: Standard	40-50 km/h	30-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70-80 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-80 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	65 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	No specific highways with designated higher speed limits	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	N/A	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	N/A	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No widespread use	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; paid directly to traffic officers	Common, officers may issue fines directly

Urban Areas: Standard

tonga:

40-50 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

30-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

tonga:

40 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

tonga:

70-80 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

tonga:

70-80 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

tonga:

70-80 km/h

trinidad and tobago:

65 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

tonga:

No specific highways with designated higher speed limits

trinidad and tobago:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

tonga:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

tonga:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

tonga:

N/A

trinidad and tobago:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

tonga:

No widespread use

trinidad and tobago:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

tonga:

Common; paid directly to traffic officers

trinidad and tobago:

Common, officers may issue fines directly

Signals

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	Tonga	Trinidad and tobago
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not commonly used in Tonga	Not used in Trinidad and Tobago
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Use indicators appropriately	Signal when exiting
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged
Headlight Flash: Usage	To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking	To warn other drivers of your presence
Traffic Signs: Language	English and Tongan; symbols are standard	English; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

tonga:

Not commonly used in Tonga

trinidad and tobago:

Not used in Trinidad and Tobago

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

tonga:

Use indicators appropriately

trinidad and tobago:

Signal when exiting

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

tonga:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

trinidad and tobago:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Headlight Flash: Usage

tonga:

To warn other drivers of your presence or to indicate overtaking

trinidad and tobago:

To warn other drivers of your presence

Traffic Signs: Language

tonga:

English and Tongan; symbols are standard

trinidad and tobago:

English; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Tonga		Trinidad and tobago
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by location; check for signs		Not typically allowed in urban areas; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

tonga:

Prohibited

trinidad and tobago:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

tonga:

Varies by location; check for signs

trinidad and tobago:

Not typically allowed in urban areas; check for signs

Documentation

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	Tonga	Trinidad and tobago
Insurance	Liability insurance mandatory	Third-party insurance mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required; proof may be required	Annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory

Insurance

tonga:

Liability insurance mandatory

trinidad and tobago:

Third-party insurance mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

tonga:

Required; proof may be required

trinidad and tobago:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

tonga:

Displayed on windshield

trinidad and tobago:

Displayed on vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

tonga:

Not mandatory

trinidad and tobago:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Tonga		Trinidad and tobago
Flashing Lights: Usage	To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake		To warn of hazards
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use to communicate in traffic

Flashing Lights: Usage

tonga:

To warn of hazards or signal intention to overtake

trinidad and tobago:

To warn of hazards

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

tonga:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

trinidad and tobago:

Frequent use to communicate in traffic

Alcohol

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	Tonga	Trinidad and tobago
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.04%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	Zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common at specific times or checkpoints	Common

Limits: Professional Drivers

tonga:

0.04%

trinidad and tobago:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

tonga:

Zero tolerance

trinidad and tobago:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

tonga:

Common at specific times or checkpoints

trinidad and tobago:

Common

Roundabouts

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	Tonga		Trinidad and tobago
Signaling: Exiting	Signal left when preparing to exit		Signal right when preparing to exit

Signaling: Exiting

tonga:

Signal left when preparing to exit

trinidad and tobago:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Tonga	Trinidad and tobago
Contact: General Emergency	911	999 or 911
Contact: Traffic Police	Contact local police	999 or use local police numbers
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Contact your insurance provider or the Automobile Association
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

tonga:

911

trinidad and tobago:

999 or 911

Contact: Traffic Police

tonga:

Contact local police

trinidad and tobago:

999 or use local police numbers

Contact: Roadside Assistance

tonga:

Check with your insurance provider

trinidad and tobago:

Contact your insurance provider or the Automobile Association

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

tonga:

Not mandatory, but recommended

trinidad and tobago:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Tonga	Trinidad and tobago
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police	Varies; TT$ 500 and up, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory; fines for non-compliance	TT$ 1,000
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for handheld phone use while driving	TT$ 1,500
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply	TT$ 2,000, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Common; fines usually paid immediately	Rare; fines usually paid in person or by mail
Payment: Deadline	Immediate payment preferred	Varies; typically within 15-30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

tonga:

Varies; spot fines by discretion of traffic police

trinidad and tobago:

Varies; TT$ 500 and up, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

tonga:

Mandatory; fines for non-compliance

trinidad and tobago:

TT$ 1,000

Common Fines: Phone Use

tonga:

Fines for handheld phone use while driving

trinidad and tobago:

TT$ 1,500

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

tonga:

Fines apply

trinidad and tobago:

TT$ 2,000, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

tonga:

Common; fines usually paid immediately

trinidad and tobago:

Rare; fines usually paid in person or by mail

Payment: Deadline

tonga:

Immediate payment preferred

trinidad and tobago:

Varies; typically within 15-30 days