Nicaragua
🚗 Do tourists need a license to drive a car in Nicaragua?
Yes, tourists need a valid driver's license from their home country along with an international driving permit (IDP) to drive a car in Nicaragua.
- A valid driver's license from your home country
- An international driving permit (IDP)
🚓 Driver rules in Nicaragua
- Speed limitations: The speed limits in Nicaragua are generally 60 km/h (37 mph) in urban areas, 100 km/h (62 mph) on highways, and 120 km/h (75 mph) on freeways.
- Mobile Phones use: It is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving in Nicaragua, unless you have a hands-free device.
- Drunk driving: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited in Nicaragua, and the legal blood alcohol concentration limit is 0.1%.
- Insurance: All drivers in Nicaragua are required to have third-party liability insurance, which covers damages to other people and property in case of an accident.
- Age limitations: The legal driving age in Nicaragua is 18 years old. Individuals under the age of 18 are not permitted to drive.