Malta

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

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

🚓 Driver rules in Malta

  • Speed limitations:
    • Urban areas: 50 km/h (31 mph)
    • Rural areas: 80 km/h (50 mph)
    • Highways: 100 km/h (62 mph)
  • Mobile phone use:
    • Using a mobile phone while driving is strictly prohibited, unless using a hands-free system.
  • Drunk driving:
    • The legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is 0.08%.
    • It is illegal to drive under the influence of drugs.
  • Insurance:
    • All drivers must have valid car insurance.
    • Third-party liability insurance is mandatory.
  • Age limitations:
    • The minimum age to obtain a driver's license for a car is 18 years.