Jamaica

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

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

🚓 Driver rules in Jamaica

  • Speed limitations: The maximum speed limit on highways is 50 miles per hour (80 kilometers per hour), and in urban areas, it is usually 30 miles per hour (50 kilometers per hour).
  • Mobile phone use: It is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving unless it is equipped with a hands-free device.
  • Drunk driving: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08%.
  • Insurance: All drivers must carry valid motor vehicle insurance.
  • Age limitations: The legal driving age in Jamaica is 17 years old for a car and 16 years old for a motorcycle. However, to rent a car, most rental agencies require drivers to be at least 25 years old.