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Pakistan
- Not party to 1949 convention; International Driving License is honored.
- International Driving License is required.
- Driving in Pakistan is on the left side of the road.
- Since Pakistan is a Muslim country, drinking and driving is prohibited. Otherwise, you may be sentenced to prison or even deported.
- The maximum allowed speed limit on highways is 120 km/h, 80/100 km/h on public roads, 50 km/h on urban roads, 40 km/h at hospitals, schools and mosques, and 65 km/h on rural roads.
- You should be at least 18 years old to drive any vehicle in Pakistan.
- Keep in mind that children younger than 11 years old are not allowed to sit in the front seat. Instead, they should sit in appropriate child restraints.
- The third-party insurance is mandatory.
- Before making a lane change or turning give an appropriate signal.
- Always give way to pedestrians.
- Keep in mind that you must give way to vehicles that drive uphill.
- Don’t throw rubbish or cigarettes out of the window.
Palau
Palestine Autonomous
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
- International Driving License is recognized.
- International Driving License is required. Also required for car hire.
- National driving licenses in English are valid for 90 days.
- Driving in Philippines is on the right side of the road.
- Seat belt is a must.
- The maximum allowed alcohol limit is 50mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The maximum allowed speed limit on public roads is 50 km/h, 30 km/h on urban roads and 100 km/h on highways.
- The minimum driving age is 16 while the minimum rental age is 21.
- Nowadays there is no particular federal law concerning child safety. Thus, parents themselves should take care of child safety in the car.
- You are prohibited to talk or text when behind the wheel.
- You are not allowed to park on the pavement.
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