Sep 30, 2025

Countries that don't use traffic lights

Aanya Mehta

Bhutan

Bhutan prefers roundabouts, traffic officers, and strict road rules to manage traffic, avoiding the need for traffic lights altogether.

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Isle of Sark, Channel Islands

Sark has no cars and uses pedestrians, bicycles, and horse-drawn vehicles for transport, no traffic lights needed!

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Kiribati

Small population centres allow for low-traffic management with no traffic lights, often using signs and local control.

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Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein relies on roundabouts, stop signs, and low traffic density instead of traffic lights, making driving simple and efficient.

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Palau

This island nation in the Pacific relies on simple traffic management and courteous driving instead of traffic lights.

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Somalia

Many regions rely on police officers and local rules to regulate traffic, rather than formal lights.

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Tuvalu

This tiny island nation keeps traffic simple with minimal roads and no need for signals.

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Vatican City

Vatican City has very low traffic density, so roundabouts, stop signs, and pedestrian awareness replace traffic lights.

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