Mali

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

Tourists do not need an international driver's license to drive a car in Mali.

🚓 Driver rules in Mali

  • Speed limitations: The speed limit on urban roads in Mali is typically 50 km/h (31 mph) and on rural roads, it is 80 km/h (50 mph). However, this may vary depending on the specific road conditions and signage.
  • Mobile Phones use: The use of mobile phones while driving is prohibited in Mali, unless it is equipped with a hands-free system.
  • Drunk driving: It is illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol in Mali. The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is set at 0.02%, which is a very low limit.
  • Insurance: Having car insurance is mandatory in Mali. It is required to have at least third-party liability insurance coverage.
  • Age limitations: The minimum age to drive a car in Mali is 18 years old.