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Republic of Artsakh
- International Driving License has no legal status.
- In the Republic of Artsakh, traffic flows on the right side of the road.
- The only country you can arrive in the Republic of Artsakh from is Armenia.
- The border with Azerbaijan is closed while the border with Iran is not built for people's access. СIS citizens do not need a visa to visit the Republic if they have valid international passports (or substituting documents). Citizens of other countries and non-citizens need their entry visas issued by the representatives of the Republic of Artaskh in Armenia.
- All visitors who are non-Artsakh citizens must register with Artsakh consular service of Ministry of Foreign Affairs based in Stepanakert. Permitted periods of stay and travel routes are to be defined during registration. Without this registration you violate residence of foreigners in the Republic which may result in expulsion from the country as well as confiscation of photo/video data, other printed and information products.
- Stamps in the passport, registration in the Republic of Artsakh, other documents, receipts, photos or another evidence of staying in the Republic may result in sanctions (from travel ban to imprisonment) in Azerbaijan, while entry into the territory of the Republic of Artsakh by foreigners without a permission from Azerbaijani authorities is illegal.
- The minimum driving age is 18 years.
- Stay away from the landmines. Do not pull off the paved road.
- Do not visit the demarcation line of Armenian-Karabakh and Azerbaijani troops and moreover, do not try to cross over to the opposite side! That's dangerous.
- The main inner roadways Yerevan — Lachin — Stepanakert — Ağdam (mountain) and perpendicular to it Martakert — Ağdam — Martuni (flat) run almost through the whole territory of hostile Azerbaijan, though the latter starting from 1993-94 does not control these lands. You can drive on these roads safely. Buses, route taxis and other vehicles drive with no military convoy.
- It is quite easy to navigate the road, however, many road signs are in Armenian. Keep it in mind!
- Generally, roads in Nagorno-Karabakh are not that bad. However, you'd better rent an offroader to drive on rural roads.
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English-speaking countries
American Samoa
- International Driving License has no legal status.
- American Samoa drives on the left with overtaking on the right.
- The minimum driving age in American Samoa is 16 years.
- The speed limits are as follows: 24 km/h — in built-up areas, 40 km/h — on open roads.
- Seat belt is a must for everyone!
- Use special restraint systems approved by the U.S. Ministry of Transport to transport children under 3 years of age.For transportation of children aged 3-4, use corresponding restraint systems approed by the U.S. Ministry of Transport or seat belts.
- Hands free is a must.
- A driver who is going to turn to the right must yield the way to the transport approaching from the opposite direction.
- You are not allowed to stop your car or park in front of the fire station or within 4.5 m of the fire hydrant.
- You are not allowed to park where there is a space for the disabled.
- You are not allowed to throw garbage out of the window.
- The drink drive limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The road signs are the same as in the USA.
- There are no toll roads in American Samoa.
- If you are going to drive on secondary roads, you'd better rent an all-wheel drive vehicle since the roads here look like a mass of gravel and dirt.
- Avoid driving at night. This is extremely dangerous.
- Roads in American Samoa are often flooded. Try to skip around the puddles since there may be potholes.
- At intersections, preferential right-of-the-way may be represented with either "STOP" or "YIELD" signs.
Antigua and Barbuda
- Not party to 1949 convention; International Driving License is honored.
- Requires an International Driving License presentation to local police and payment of special registration upon arrival.
- Try not to visit these Caribbean islands from July to October during hurricanes and tropical storms.
- Seat belt is a must.
- Drive on the left in Antigua and Barbuda.
- The maximum allowed speed limit is 40 km/h on rural roads and 20 km/h on urban roads.
- Always give way to pedestrians on zebra crossings.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- There are no tolls on the local roads.
- The minimum driving age is 18. The minimum rental age is 23.
- Hands-free is a must.
- There are no particular national laws on child safety on the the road. Thus, make sure your child is safe and sound. Use an appropriate child restraint system.
Australia
- International Driving License is recognized.
- International Driving License recommended.
- Australia drives on the left side of the road.
- The maximum allowed speed limit is 50 km/h on urban roads, 100 km/h on rural roads and 100-130 km/h on highways.
- Seat belt is a must for all passengers. Otherwise, you may be fined up to $250.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit for Australia is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- You are allowed to use safety camera warning devices.
- The minimum age to drive and rent a car is 18.
- The third-party insurance is obligatory.
- You are forbidden to use your mobile phone while driving.
- Keep in mind that you must transport babies up to 6 months in a rear facing car seat. For babies from 6 months to 4 years, use a forward or rear facing seat. Children aged up to 4 years are allowed to sit in the front seats if transported in a two-seater car. Children aged 4-7 years must be transported in an appropriate booster cushion or forward facing seat. Keep in mind that children aged 4-7 years can travel in the front seats only if there are no more seats for them.
- The majority of rental cars in Australia have automatic transmission.
- If the speed limit is above 80 km/h, you are prohibited to occupy the right-hand lane on multilane roads.
- Melbourne: https://youtu.be/bQ5A4eKegqA
Barbados
- Requires an International Driving License presentation to local police and payment of special registration upon arrival.
- In Barbados, people drive on the left side of the road.
- The minimum rental age is 21.
- There is no law concerning the maximum allowed drink drive limit.
- Park your vehicle only where it is allowed.
- Drivers along with the passengers should always fasten their seat belts.
- You are not allowed to use a horn to scare the animals on the road.
- Do not park near the bus stops, zebra crossings.
Belize
- International Driving License is recognized.
- International Driving License recommended.
- National driving licenses in English are valid for 90 days.
- According to the traffic law, in Belize only the passengers in the front seats should buckle up.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- In Belize, you should drive on the right.
- The maximum allowed speed limit on urban roads is 40 km/h, 60 km/h on rural roads and 90 km/h on highways.
- Avoid driving at night since road conditions are quite challenging.
- Mind the road bumps on your way.
- The minimum age to drive in Belize is 18 while the minimum age to rent a car is 21.
- Seat belt is a must for front-seat passengers.
- Hands-free is a must.
- There are no rules that regulate transportation of children in Belize.
- Keep in mind that in Belize they use miles instead of kilometers to count the distance.
- Turning to the right is allowed even if there is no appropriate indication.
Bermuda
- International Driving License has no legal status.
- There are very narrow roads in Bermuda.
- In this country, people drive on the left.
- The maximum permissible speed in Hamilton is 25 km/h, and in the rest of the territory - 35 km/h.
- Please note that according to local laws, foreigners aren’t allowed to own, rent or drive a car. Instead, you will be offered to take a taxi, a bus or rent a motorcycle.
- To rent a scooter in Bermuda, you don’t need to produce your domestic or international driver's license.
- The minimum age for obtaining a driver's license is 18 years.
- Allowable blood alcohol content is 0.08 ppm.
Botswana
- International Driving License is recognized.
- International Driving License is required. Also required for car hire.
- Driving in Botswana is on the left side of the road.
- The minimum age to drive is 18. You must be at least 18 to rent a car in Botswana.
- The maximum allowed speed limit is 30 km/h in residential areas, 60 km/h in urban and rural areas, 100 km/h when you approach towns and villages and 120 km/h outside residential areas.
- Seat belt is a must.
- Hands-free kit is a must.
- You’d better rent a 4x4 car since not all roads are paved.
- Child restraint system is a must.
- Do not drive after dark.
- The best time to go to Botswana is from May to August.
British Virgin Islands
- International Driving License is recognized.
- Driving on the islands is left-hand.
- The minimum age for obtaining a driver's license is 18 years.
- The driver and passengers, don’t forget to wear seat belts!
- Use special holding devices or seats for transporting children.
- Motorcyclists are prohibited from riding without a helmet.
- It is prohibited to use a phone while driving.
- It is allowed to drive in the built-up area at a speed of no more than 32 km/h, outside the built-up area - at a speed of 80 km/h.
- The maximum allowed blood alcohol content is 0.08 ppm.
- The minimum age for renting a car is 25 years.
Brunei
Burundi
Cameroon
Canada
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands
- Not party to 1949 convention; International Driving License is honored.
- There is a left-hand traffic in the Cayman Islands.
- Both the driver and passengers must wear seat belts.
- Seat belts are also used for transportation of children of any age. If the child is younger than 14 years old, he/she must sit in the back seat.
- It is prohibited to install a rear-facing child restraint on a seat with a frontal airbag.
- The maximum allowable alcohol content is 100 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- It’s forbidden to use a mobile phone if the car isn’t equipped with a wireless headset.
- The driver must give way to the pedestrian on the pedestrian crossing.
- You aren’t allowed to overtake if there is a solid or double white or yellow line in the center of the road.
- Permitted speed on the islands varies from 40 to 80 km/h. There is a limit of 20 km/h near schools.
- It is prohibited to use fog lamps.
- Be careful when driving at night. The roads and roadsides on the island are narrow.
China
Cook Islands
- International Driving License has no legal status.
- There is a left-hand traffic on the islands.
- The maximum allowed speed on roads is 50 km/h, and in built-up areas - 30 km/h.
- You can move freely on local roads with a national driver's license. Exceptions are motorcyclists and scooter drivers. If you don’t have a national scooter or motorcycle license, you need to process it, and in addition, you must pass a driving test in a rental company and police. If you pass it successfully, you get a temporary license.
- Motorcyclists/scooter drivers from 18 to 25 years old must wear a helmet.
- Animals (mainly dogs and chickens) often run out to the roadway. Be extremely careful!
- Coconut palms, as well as other trees along the road, also pose a threat, especially in case of strong wind gusts.
- The following speed limits are adopted on the island: 50 km/h - on the island’s roads, 30 km/h - in the town of Avarua, Muri, as well as on the territory of educational institutions.
- There are very few walking paths on the islands. Be careful!
Curacao
Cyprus
Dominica
- Not party to 1949 convention; International Driving License is honored.
- Requires an International Driving License presentation to local police and payment of special registration upon arrival.
- International Driving License is recommended. Temporary local licence may be obtained based on national driving licence, but this may be time consuming and more expensive.
- Drivers and passengers should fasten their seat belts.
- The maximum allowed alcohol level in Dominica is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The maximum allowed speed limit on public roads is 80 km/h, and up to 50 km/h in urban areas.
- The minimum driving age is 18.
- The third-party insurance is required.
- Drive on the left side of the road.
- All roads in Dominica are toll-free.
Eswatini
- International Driving License is recognized.
- Driving licences that do not incorporate a photograph must be accompanied by an International Driving License.
- National driving licenses in English are valid for 90 days.
- Swaziland is a left-hand drive country.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The maximum permitted speed limit on urban roads is 60 km/h, 80 km/h on rural roads and 120 km/h on highways.
- The minimum age to drive is 18. The minimum age to rent a car is 23.
- Hands-free is a must.
- Seat belt is a must.
- There are no particular traffic rules concerning child safety.
- There are no toll roads in Swaziland.
- Avoid picking up a hitchhiker. Hijacking is also a common thing. Thus, be careful.
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
- International Driving License has no legal status.
- Within Stanley, you can drive at a speed of 40 km/h, and on other roads - at a speed of 60 km/h.
- Road conditions and hurricane wind don’t have a positive impact on the traffic situation outside Stanley, especially on the way to the airport. Be careful!
- Both passengers and drivers must wear a seat belt.
- The maximum allowable blood alcohol content is 0.08 ppm.
- If you decide to rent a car, give preference to the SUV.
- There is a left-hand traffic on the islands.
Fiji
- International Driving License is recognized.
- Both the driver and his occupants must wear seat belts.
- Driving in Fiji is on the left side of the road.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The maximum allowed speed limit on public roads is 60-80 km/h and 50 km/h in urban areas.
- The minimum age to drive is 18.
- You are prohibited to eat or drink while driving.
- The third-party insurance is mandatory.
French Southern and Antarctic Lands
- French Southern and Antarctiс Territories accept an International Driving Permit.
- International Driving License is recognized. International Driving License recommended.
- The traffic drives on the right side of the road.
- The maximum drink drive limit is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- Seat belt is a must for front and rear seat passengers. Otherwise, you risk being fined.
- The minimum driving age is 18 years. Rent a car if you are 21 years old.
- Hands free is a must.
- The maximum allowed speed in cities is 50 km/h, outside the cities — 90 km/h, and on highways — 110 km/h.
- The transport of children under the age of 12 in the front seats is prohibited. Make sure you are using restraint systems that correspond to the weight and height of a child.
- Third party liability insurance is a must.
- There are no toll roads in here.
- Follow the reports on growing volcanic activity.
- During the rainy season, the stones mixed with dirt often block the road. If you are strongly determined to visit French Southern and Antarctic Territories during this time, we recommend you to rent a four-wheel drive vehicle.
Gambia
- International Driving License is recognized.
- International Driving License is recommended. Temporary local licence may be obtained based on national driving licence, but this may be time consuming and more expensive.
- National driving licenses in English are valid for 90 days.
- Driving in the Gambia is on the right side of the road.
- There is no limit for the alcohol you have drunk before getting behind the wheel.
- The maximum allowed speed limit on highways is 70 km/h, 50 km/h on urban roads, and 25 km/h in school zones, near communities and hospitals.
- The best time to visit the Gambia is from November to May when the rainy season is over.
- Make sure you always have your International driving permit, national driving licence, registration documents and insurance at hand.
- Hands-free is a must.
Ghana
- International Driving License is recognized.
- International Driving License recommended.
- Ghana drives on the right side of the road.
- The minimum age to drive in Ghana is 18.
- You are prohibited to drive on the shoulder.
- The maximum allowed alcohol level is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- Seat belt is a must.
- On urban roads you are allowed to drive at a speed 30-50 km/h, on highways — 80 km/h.
- Make sure you have the following tools in your car: two emergency road triangles, a first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, lamps and spare tyres.
- In Ghana, you are not allowed to drive without stops for more than 4 hours. You should take some rest.
Gibraltar
- International Driving License is recognized.
- The country has a right-hand traffic.
- The maximum speed in urban areas is 30-50 km/h, outside urban areas and on the highway - 50 km/h.
- The maximum permissible blood alcohol content is 0.05 ppm.
- Car rental is available to persons over the age of 21.
- There are toll roads in Gibraltar.
Greenland
Grenada
- Requires an International Driving License presentation to local police and payment of special registration upon arrival.
- Grenada is a left-hand drive country.
- Seat belt is a must.
- The maximum allowed alcohol level is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- Keep in mind that there are no speed limits as well as speed limit signs in Grenada. The speed limits depend on road conditions.
- The maximum rental age is 65.
- There is enough space for free parking.
- All roads in Grenada are toll-free.
- The minimum age to drive a car is 18.
- The minimum rental age is 21.
Guam
Guernsey
- Guernsey highly recommends an International Driving Permit.
- Guernsey is an island country between England and France.
- The country drives on the left side of the road.
- The minimum driving age is 17 years old. You can rent a car if you are at least 20 years old.
- Don't forget to fasten your seat belts.
- You must use child-restraints for transporting children.
- Hands-free is obligatory.
- The legal drink drive limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The maximum allowed speed is 20 km/h in urban areas and 35 km/h in rural areas.
- Parking is free of charge.
- Third-party insurance is a must.
- When traveling in winter be sure to have winter tires. Always keep your emergency kit at hand.
Guyana
- International Driving License is recognized.
- International Driving License is recommended. Temporary local licence may be obtained based on national driving licence, but this may be time consuming and more expensive.
- In Guyana, people drive on the left side of the road.
- The minimum age to drive is 18 years.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- Seat belt is a must.
- You are prohibited to drive for more than 5 hours and a half. Make stops to take enough rest.
- Transport children only in appropriate child restraints.
- The maximum allowed speed limit is 50 km/h on urban roads and 100 km/h on highways.
Honduras
Hong Kong
India
Ireland
Jamaica
- International Driving License is recognized.
- Seat belt is a must for driving in Jamaica.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 35 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The maximum allowed speed limit is 110 km/h on highways, 80 km/h on public roads and 50 km/h in urban areas (cities, villages).
- The minimum age to drive a vehicle is 18.
- Jamaica drives on the left.
- Drive carefully at night.
- Don’t be surprised at livestock walking on the road.
- Avoid picking up a hitchhiker. You may get scammed.
- Use your phone only if you have a hands-free kit.
Jersey
Kenya
Kiribati
- International Driving License is required.
- Driving in Kiribati is on the left side of the road.
- The minimum driving age is 17 and 25 for public transport drivers.
- The maximum allowed speed limit in urban areas is 40 km/h and 60 km/h for the rest.
- Seat belt is a must.
- The maximum allowed alcohol level is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- You are not allowed to use safety camera warning devices in your car.
- Be careful driving at night. That can be dangerous due to limited visibility.
Lebanon
Lesotho
- International Driving License is recognized.
- International Driving License recommended.
- Buckle up or you risk being fined.
- The maximum allowed alcohol level is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The maximum allowed speed limit on public roads is 80 km/h, 100 km/h on highways and 50 km/h in urban areas.
- To rent a car, you must be at least 21 years old.
- Driving in Lesotho is on the left side of the road.
- During the rainy season most of the roads turn into a big swamp, so consider renting a four-wheel drive car.
Liberia
- Not party to 1949 convention; International Driving License is honored.
- International Driving License is recommended. Temporary local licence may be obtained based on national driving licence, but this may be time consuming and more expensive.
- Liberia drives on the right side of the road.
- Road conditions in Liberia are extremely poor. Thus, take this into account.
- Stay away from the cars with worn-out tyres.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 75 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The minimum rental age is 25.
- The maximum allowed speed limit in urban areas is 25-45 km/h, 80 km/h in rural areas and 100 km/h on highways.
- Drive carefully at night. There is almost no street lighting in Liberia.
Malawi
- International Driving License is recognized.
- International Driving License recommended.
- National driving licenses in English are valid for 90 days.
- Driving in Malawi is on the left side of the road.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The maximum allowed speed limit is 50-60 km/h in urban areas, 80-100 km/h in rural areas and 100 km/h on highways.
- The minimum rental age is 25.
- There are no toll roads in Malawi.
- Avoid driving at night.
- Be prepared for the police force to stop your car on the checkpoints. Keep calm and be polite.
Malaysia
Malta
Marshall Islands
- International Driving License has no legal status.
- Drive on the right side of the road in the Marshall Islands.
- Do not drive at night.
- Keep in mind that the Marshall Islands sometimes suffer from flooding, cyclones and hurricanes.
- The maximum allowed speed limit on urban roads is 40 km/h, 64 km/h on rural roads and highways.
- There are no restrictions on children sitting in the front seat of the car.
- Drink–driving in the Marshall Islands is not defined by BAC limit.
- The minimum driving age is 18.
Mauritius
Micronesia
- International Driving License has no legal status.
- Driving in Micronesia is on the right side of the road.
- Overtake carefully.
- Beware of wet roads.
- Avoid driving at night.
- There are no restrictions on children sitting on the front seat of the car.
- The maximum allowed alcohol level is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The maximum allowed speed limit in Micronesia is 40 km/h and 24 km/h in the proximity of school zones.
Montserrat
- Not party to 1949 convention; International Driving License is honored.
- Requires an International Driving License presentation to local police and payment of special registration upon arrival.
- In Montserrat, traffic flows on the left side with overtaking on the right.
- Cars with no pneumatic tires are not allowed to pull out of the driveway.
- The minimum motorcycle driving age is 16 years. To drive a car, you must be 18 years old.
- Do not throw garbage out of the window.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit foк Montserrat is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- Within the city of Plymouth buses, trucks and tractors with/without trailer may not exceed the speed limit equal to 24 km/h. The maximum permitted speed limit for other transport means is 32 km/h. On other roads of Montserrat, buses and trucks may drive at a speed of 40 km/h, tractors with/without trailer — at a speed of 32 km/h, other types of vehicles may drive at a speed of 64 km/h.
- At night, try to park your car as close to the left side of the road as possible in the direction of traffic.
- It is not allowed to honk in any area of Montserrat from 9 pm till 5.30 am.
- The number of passengers in a car must correspond to its capacity. Otherwise, a driver risk being fined.
- Any vehicle must be fitted with a reflecting mirror.
- Roads in Montserrat are narrow and steep. Be careful!
- To drive animal-drawn vehicles and bicycles, you need a license.
Namibia
Nauru
- International Driving License has no legal status.
- Nauru drives on the left side of the road.
- The maximum allowed speed limit is 50 km/h. However, at hospitals, churches and schools you are allowed to drive at a speed of 20 km/h.
- Avoid driving at night.
- You will be fined $200 if you and your passengers don’t wear seat belts.
- Avoid dangerous driving.
- Be extremely cautious when driving the loop highway.
Netherlands
New Zealand
- International Driving License is recognized.
- The minimum permitted age to drive in New Zealand is 21.
- New Zealand drives on the left side of the road.
- Seat belt is a must.
- The maximum allowed speed limit is 100 km/h on public roads and 50 km/h in urban areas.
- The maximum permitted alcohol level is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- Using a mobile phone while driving is illegal.
- You are prohibited to turn to the left on red traffic lights.
- The minimum rental age is 21 years.
- Keep in mind that children who are younger than five years must fasten their seat belts and sit in appropriate child restraints.
- Dunedin: https://youtu.be/yJ5fyvDOy_Q
Nigeria
- International Driving License is recognized.
- International Driving License is required.
- Driving in Nigeria is on the right side of the road.
- The minimum age to drive is 18.
- You are prohibited to eat and smoke when behind the wheel.
- The maximum allowed speed limit in urban areas is 40 km/h.
- The maximum permitted alcohol level is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood. Keep in mind that if intoxicated while driving you may be sentenced to prison for 2 years.
- Hands-free is a must.
- You are not allowed to drive a right-hand vehicle.
- You are prohibited to drive and park by the side of the road.
- Always give way to pedestrians at zebra crossings.
Niue
Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana Islands
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine Autonomous
Papua New Guinea
- International Driving License is recognized.
- International Driving License is required for stays longer than 30 days.
- Driving in Papua New Guinea is on the left side.
- The minimum age to drive is 18.
- Drivers and passengers must always buckle up.
- Avoid driving in the country since the road conditions are far from great.
- Keep an eye on your vehicle. Car hijacking is an ordinary thing. Furthermore, the natives enjoy throwing stones at vehicles.
- The maximum permitted alcohol level is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The maximum allowed speed limit is 60 km/h in urban areas and 75 km/h on rural roads.
- Keep in mind that local drivers may be too emotional in case of a car accident. If they think you are the one to blame, they will throw stones at you and your car or even burn your vehicle. Thus, always stick to the driving regulations.
Philippines
Puerto Rico
- International Driving License is recognized.
- Traffic in Puerto Rico moves on the right side.
- The minimum driving age is 16 years.
- The maximum drink drive limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- You are allowed to turn to the right on the red light.
- Always buckle up!
- In urban and school zones, you are allowed to drive at the speed of 40 km/h, on rural roads the maximum speed limit is 72 km/h, and on highways — 104 km/h.
- It is not allowed to park on the sidewalk, zebra crossings, curbs, lawns, in front of a fire hydrant, fire station, at bus stops.
- Traffic regulations of Puerto Rico differ little from that of the United States. The only significant difference is that road signs are all in Spanish.
- The rush hours in Puerto Rico are at 8-10 am and at 4-6 pm.
- Roads in Puerto Rico are windy, especially in the mountains.
Rwanda
Saint Martin
Samoa
- International Driving License is recognized.
- Western Samoa drives on the left side of the road.
- The minimum age to drive is 18.
- Seat belt is a must.
- The maximum speed limit is 40 km/h in the capital of Samoa and 56 km/h outside of it.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The minimum age for renting a car is 25.
San Marino
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
- International Driving License is recognized.
- International Driving License is required.
- Driving is on the right side of the road.
- The minimum age to drive a car is 18, 16 is for motorcycles and 21 for public transport.
- Stay sober in Sierra Leone. The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- Buckle up.
- Children who are younger than 5 years are prohibited to ride in the front seat.
- The maximum allowed speed limit is 70 km/h on urban roads.
- The third-party insurance is mandatory.
- Make sure you carry an emergency road triangle.
- Make sure you drive with the lights switched on starting from 7:00 p.m. as well as on a rainy or foggy day.
- We recommend you not to visit Sierra Leone from May to September when the rainy season starts.
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Solomon Islands
- International Driving License has no legal status.
- The Solomon Islands drive on the left side of the road.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The maximum allowed speed limit on urban roads is 40 km/h and 60 km/h in the country.
- You must be 21 to rent a car in the Solomon Islands.
- Seat belt is a must for everyone.
Somaliland
- International Driving License has no legal status.
- Driving in Mogadishu, Somaliland and Puntland is on the left side of the road.
- The maximum urban speed limit in Somaliland is 40 km/h. The maximum rural speed limit is 60 km/h.
- There is no national drink-driving law in Somaliland. Thus, there is no BAC drink drive limit officially accepted.
- There is no national seat-belt law in Somaliland. It’s up to you whether to buckle up or not.
- There are restrictions on children sitting in the front seat.
- There is also no law on mobile phone use while behind the wheel.
- Think twice before going to Somaliland.
South Africa
South Sudan
St. Kitts and Nevis
- Not party to 1949 convention; International Driving License is honored.
- Requires an International Driving License presentation to local police and payment of special registration upon arrival.
- Both International Driving License and Inter-American Driving Permit are recognized.
- Driving in Saint Kitts and Nevis is on the left side of the road.
- The minimum age to drive is 17.
- The maximum allowed alcohol limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- Seat belt is a must for everyone.
- Child restraints required.
- The maximum permitted speed limit in residential areas is 40 km/h and 64 km/h in rural areas.
St. Lucia
- International Driving License is recognized.
- National licence or International Driving License should be presented to the police who will issue a visitors licence.
- In Saint Lucia, they drive on the left.
- The maximum allowed speed limit is 50 km/h in urban areas and 80 km/h in rural areas.
- The maximum permitted alcohol limit is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The minimum driving age is 18.
- When driving in St. Lucia ask everyone to buckle up. This is a must.
- There are no laws that regulate the usage of child restraints. Thus, parents themselves should take care of child safety in the car.
- You are prohibited to throw garbage out of the window of your car.
- Avoid night driving.
St. Vincent
- International Driving License is recognized.
- National licence or International Driving License should be presented to the police who will issue a visitors licence.
- Seat belt for those sitting in the front is a must.
- The maximum allowed alcohol limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The maximum allowed speed limit in urban areas is 32 km/h. The speed limit on public roads varies according to the conditions.
- The minimum age for driving is 17 and 21 for renting a car.
- The third-party insurance is obligatory.
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines drives on the right side of the road.
- Avoid driving in bad weather.
- Avoid night driving.
Sudan
Tanzania
The Bahamas
- International Driving License is recognized.
- National driving licenses in English are valid for 90 days.
- Drive on the left in the Bahamas.
- The minimum rental age is 21. The minimum driving age is 17.
- You are not allowed to use a mobile phone while driving unless you have a hands-free set.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- Roads in the Bahamas are toll-free.
- Seat belt is a must.
- The maximum permitted speed limit in the Bahamas is 40 km/h on urban roads and 75 km/h on rural roads.
- Children under 12 are not allowed to sit in the front seats. Use an appropriate rear facing car seat to transport children who weigh less than 9 kg in the back seat of the car. For children who weigh up to 18 kg, use a suitable child seat. For children weighing more than 18 kg and no taller than 145 cm, use a booster cushion.
- Don’t be surprised at the fact that in the Bahamas people use left-hand drive vehicles even though they drive on the left.
- We recommend you to have a fire extinguisher and a first-aid kit in your car.
- We recommend you to carry warning road triangles and a reflective vest in your car.
- Avoid driving in stormy weather.
Tokelau Islands
- International Driving License has no legal status.
- Tokelau drives on the left.
- A drink drive limit is 80 mg per 100ml of blood.
- The minimum driving age in Tokelau is 16 years.
- There are few roads in Tokelau. Moreover, the islands have no airports, ports or harbours. The natives as well as tourists prefer to get around by walking or cycling. Travelling between the islands is either by boat or traditional canoe.
- Tokelau is one of the most isolated places in the world. You must get a permit to enter Tokelau Islands not later than two weeks prior to your trip. A permit from the Immigration Authorities in Samoa is a must if you are going to leave and re-enter Samoa.To obtain this permit, you must have medical and police reports (30 and 100 tala respectively). The cost of permit is NZ$20. Then you must get an official permit from the mayor of the village allowing you to visit atolls. This procedure usually takes at least two weeks and sometimes even more.
- Take into account that Tokelau motor vessel is often full. However, if you are strongly determined to visit Tokelau, you'd better take a one-way ticket to Samoa and wait until your permit is ready. Even if you already have a permit, have just a pair of weeks reserved to find a suitable berth on board of Tokelau motor vessel.
Tonga
- International Driving License has no legal status.
- Tonga drives on the left side of the road.
- The maximum allowed alcohol level is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The minimum driving age is 18.
- You are prohibited to use a horn from 10:00 p.m. to 06:00 a.m. with the exception of extremely urgent cases.
- Always give way to pedestrians. The same is about police cars, ambulance, etc.
Trinidad and Tobago
- Only Inter-American Driving Permit is recognized.
- National driving licenses in English are valid for 90 days.
- Driving in Trinidad and Tobago is on the left side of the road.
- Seat belt is a must at least for those who sit in the front seats.
- The maximum allowed alcohol limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The maximum permitted speed limit in residential areas is 55 km/h, 80 km/h on highways and 110 km/h on toll highways.
- The minimum driving age in Trinidad and Tobago is 17. However, to rent a car, you must be at least 25.
- Don’t be surprised at hand signals on the road. That’s a common practice.
- You are not allowed to turn to the left if there is a stop signal.
Turks and Caicos Islands
- International Driving License has no legal status.
- The Islands drive on the left.
- The minimum driving age in the Turks and Caicos Islands is 17 years.
- At intersections, you must give a way to the traffic from the right.
- The maximum drink drive limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- Seat belts are compulsory for the driver and his passenger no matter where they sit.
- The maximum speed limit in towns is 32 km/h, and outside the cities it is 64 km/h.
- Main roads in cities and villages are in good condition. However, quite often secondary roads are not paved and with lots of potholes.
- Car rental is available for drivers aged no less than 25 years. The maximum age for renting is 70 years.
Tuvalu
- International Driving License has no legal status.
- You must be over 25 to rent a car in Tuvalu.
- Tuvalu drives on the left side of the road.
- The maximum allowed speed limit on urban roads is 64 km/h.
- The maximum permitted drink drive limit in Tuvalu is not defined by BAC limit.
- There is no seat-belt law in Tuvalu.
- There is no child restraints law in Tuvalu. Thus, make sure your child is safe and sound when on a car trip.
U.S. Virgin Islands
- International Driving License is recognized.
- The Islands drive on the left.
- Roads in the U.S. Virgin Islands are predominantly one-lane in each direction.
- There are lots of mountains in the country. The roads are steep with many dangerous sections. Be extremely alert behind the wheel!
- Honking is a special way of communication. A short or double beep is used to say "Thank you". You rarely hear long beeps on the roads. They are usually intended for truck drivers on turns to let other drivers know they are approaching.
- Beware of livestock and wildlife on the road.
- Islanders often practice courtesy on the road whether it concerns yielding the way to pedestrians, in the parking lots, at intersections, etc.
- The minimum driving age is 18 years.
- The allowed drink drive limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- Seat belts are mandatory for the driver and front seat passengers.
- You are not allowed to use your mobile phone when driving unless you have a hands free device.
Uganda
United Kingdom
United States of America
Vanuatu
Zambia
- International Driving License is recognized.
- International Driving License recommended.
- National driving licenses in English are valid for 90 days.
- Zambia drives on the left side of the road.
- The maximum allowed alcohol limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- Seat belt is a must.
- The maximum allowed speed limit is 100 km/h on highways and 50-60 km/h on urban roads.
- To drive in Zambia, you should be at least 18 years old.
- The minimum rental age is 23.
- Child restraint system is mandatory.
- Make sure you have two emergency road triangles to be placed before and behind the car in case of an accident.
- Fire extinguisher is a must.
- Don’t forget to attach a reflective tape to the rear (red tape) and front (white tape) bumpers.
Zimbabwe
- International Driving License is recognized.
- International Driving License is required. Also required for car hire.
- In Zimbabwe, they drive on the left.
- Always buckle up.
- The maximum allowed alcohol limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The maximum permitted speed limit on public roads in Zimbabwe is 120 km/h and 60 km/h on urban roads.
- Driving in Zimbabwe is allowed for those who are already 16 years of age. To rent a car, you should be at least 21. However, in some cases, rental agencies require you to be 23.
- Only the parents decide whether to use any child restraints since there is no law concerning child safety in Zimbabwe.
- Make sure you have two emergency road triangles, a reflective tape on the bumpers (a red one for the rear bumper and a white one for the front bumper) as well as a fire extinguisher.
- Always give way to pedestrians.
