Guernsey

🚗 Do tourists need a license to drive a car in Guernsey?

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

  • Tourists are not required to obtain a specific license
  • Valid driving licenses from their home country are generally sufficient
  • Driving is done on the left-hand side of the road
  • Speed limits and traffic regulations must be followed
  • Insurance coverage should be verified before driving

🚓 Driver rules in Guernsey

In Guernsey, the driver rules are as follows:

  • Speed limitations: The speed limits on Guernsey's roads are 35 mph (56 km/h) in built-up areas and 45 mph (72 km/h) on main roads.
  • Mobile phone use: It is illegal to use a handheld mobile phone while driving. Hands-free devices are permitted, but it is advised to pull over if making or receiving a call.
  • Drunk driving: The legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in Guernsey is 35 micrograms per 100 milliliters of breath or 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood. It is an offense to drive a motor vehicle with a higher BAC.
  • Insurance: All road vehicles must have valid insurance coverage. It is mandatory to have third-party insurance at a minimum to cover injury or damage to other people or their property.
  • Age limitations: The minimum age to hold a driving license in Guernsey is 17 for cars and motorcycles. Younger drivers may be eligible to apply for a provisional license or motor tricycle license.