Bahamas

Yes, tourists need a valid driver's license from their home country and a temporary international driver's permit (IDP) in order to legally drive a car in the Bahamas.

• Tourists need a valid driver's license from their home country.
• Tourists also need a temporary international driver's permit (IDP).

• The speed limit in urban areas is generally 25-30 mph (40-50 km/h), and in rural areas, it is 45 mph (72 km/h) on most roads.
• It is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving, even if it is hands-free.
• Driving under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited, and there is a zero-tolerance policy towards drunk driving. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08%, punishable by imprisonment, fines, and license suspension.
• All drivers must have valid third-party liability insurance.
• The minimum age for driving in the Bahamas is 17 years old.