Antigua and Barbuda
🚗 Do tourists need a license to drive a car in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Yes, tourists need a valid driver's license from their home country to drive a car in Antigua and Barbuda.
- If the license is not in English, an International Driving Permit (IDP) may be required.
- Drivers must be at least 21 years old to rent a car in Antigua and Barbuda.
- It is recommended to drive on the left-hand side of the road in Antigua and Barbuda, as it is a British Commonwealth country.
🚓 Driver rules in Antigua and Barbuda
Here are the driver rules in Antigua and Barbuda:
- Speed limitations: The maximum speed limit in Antigua and Barbuda is 40 mph in urban areas and 50 mph in rural areas.
- Mobile phone use: It is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving in Antigua and Barbuda. The use of hands-free devices is permitted.
- Drunk driving: It is illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol in Antigua and Barbuda. The legal blood alcohol concentration limit is 0.08%. Penalties for drunk driving can include fines, imprisonment, and license suspension or revocation.
- Insurance: All drivers in Antigua and Barbuda are required to have liability insurance coverage.
- Age limitations: You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a driver's license in Antigua and Barbuda.