🚗 Do tourists need a license to drive a car in Kazakhstan?
No, tourists do not need a license to drive a car in Kazakhstan.
🚓 Driver rules in Kazakhstan
- Speed limitations:
- Urban roads: 60 km/h (37 mph)
- Rural roads: 90 km/h (56 mph)
- Highways: 110 km/h (68 mph)
- Mobile phone use: It is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving unless you have a hands-free system. Handheld cellphone usage is strictly prohibited.
- Drunk driving: The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is 0.03%. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal and heavily penalized. Random alcohol tests can be conducted by the police.
- Insurance: It is mandatory to have at least third-party liability insurance (TPL) to drive in Kazakhstan. It covers the damages caused to others in case of an accident. Having additional insurance coverage is recommended.
- Age limitations: The legal driving age is 18 years old for cars and motorcycles. Learner drivers must be supervised by a licensed driver.