Colombia

No, tourists do not need a special license to drive a car in Colombia.

In Colombia, the driver rules include the following:

• Speed Limitations: The speed limits vary depending on the type of road and vehicle. The general speed limits for cars are 60 km/h in urban areas, 80 km/h on highways, and 100 km/h on authorized expressways.
• Mobile Phone Use: It is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving unless you have a hands-free device. It is also prohibited to text or use social media while operating a vehicle.
• Drunk Driving: The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in Colombia is 0.08%. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited.
• Insurance: All drivers in Colombia are required to have mandatory third-party liability insurance, known as SOAT (Seguro Obligatorio de Accidentes de Tránsito).
• Age Limitations: The legal driving age in Colombia is 16 for motorcycles, 17 for cars with manual transmission, and 18 for cars with automatic transmission.