Burkina Faso
🚗 Do tourists need a license to drive a car in Burkina Faso?
No, tourists do not need a special license to drive a car in Burkina Faso. They are allowed to drive using their valid international driving permit or their national driver's license along with a French translation or an official translation by an embassy or consulate.
🚓 Driver rules in Burkina Faso
Sure, here are the driver rules in Burkina Faso:
- Speed limitations: The general speed limit in urban areas is 50 km/h (31 mph) and 90 km/h (56 mph) on highways.
- Mobile phone use: It is prohibited to use a mobile phone while driving unless you have a hands-free device.
- Drunk driving: It is illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol. The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is 0.05%.
- Insurance: All drivers must have valid third-party liability insurance.
- Age limitations: The legal driving age in Burkina Faso is 18 years old.