Montserrat
🚗 Do tourists need a license to drive a car in Montserrat?
No, tourists do not need a license to drive a car in Montserrat.
🚓 Driver rules in Montserrat
- Speed limitations: The speed limit in urban areas is generally 30 mph (50 km/h) and 20 mph (30 km/h) in school zones. On highways and open roads, the maximum speed limit is 40 mph (65 km/h).
- Mobile Phone use: It is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving in Montserrat, unless you have a hands-free device. Using a handheld mobile phone while driving can result in a fine.
- Drunk driving: The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for driving in Montserrat is 0.08%. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense and can lead to penalties including fines, license suspension, and in some cases, imprisonment.
- Insurance: All drivers in Montserrat are required to have valid insurance coverage. This insurance must at least provide third-party liability coverage.
- Age limitations: The minimum age for driving a car in Montserrat is 17 years. Drivers under the age of 25 may be subject to additional restrictions such as lower speed limits and limitations on carrying passengers.