Cote d Ivoire

🚗 Do tourists need a license to drive a car in Cote d Ivoire?

No, tourists do not need a license to drive a car in Cote d'Ivoire.

🚓 Driver rules in Cote d Ivoire

There are certain driver rules in Côte d'Ivoire that include the following:

  • Speed limitations: The speed limit in urban areas is generally 50 km/h (31 mph), while on highways it is 90 km/h (56 mph). However, it is always advisable to follow posted speed limit signs.
  • Mobile Phones use: It is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving in Côte d'Ivoire, unless you have a hands-free device.
  • Drunk driving: It is strictly prohibited to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The permissible blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is set at 0.5 g/l.
  • Insurance: It is mandatory to have valid third-party liability insurance coverage while driving in Côte d'Ivoire.
  • Age limitations: The legal driving age in Côte d'Ivoire is 18 years. You must be at least 18 years old to drive a motor vehicle.