Foreigners with a driving license issued by a competent authority in their respective countries are allowed to drive during their stay in Mauritius. Before you arrive to Mauritius make sure to check if your country has signed a convention with Mauritius regarding your country’s driver’s license. Also, make sure to check with your ministry of transportation at your country of residence if your national driver’s license is sufficient for driving in Mauritius, or if an International driver’s license should also be presented together with your country’s national driving license.

Speed limitations are 40 km/h in agglomerations and 80 km/h on the main open roads. On the Mauritius highway the average speed limitation is 100 km/h and at some parts it is 110 km/h – make sure to follow the speed signs.

Drive on the left hand side whilst priority is for vehicles coming from the right.

Mauritius has only one highway. The highway starts from the airport situated in the South East of the Island and ends in the North of the Island at Grand Baie.

All roads sign posts are of International standards.

You are most likely to encounter heavy traffic during peak hours: 07:30am – 09:30am, and 15:00pm – 18:00pm. During these times there is heavy traffic mainly in Port Louis area and at the entrances/exits of the main cities.

When driving in Mauritius you are not allowed to have more than 50mg of alcohol in the bloodstream. Make sure not to drink and drive!

It is strictly illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving.

Unleaded fuel and diesel are used in all petrol stations. Petrol stations are open everyday from 06:00 to 20:00. Most petrol stations accept
payments done using all major credit cards but make sure to confirm this with the station’s attendants.

Free parking is available almost everywhere in Mauritius except than in the main city centers. In the city centers of Port-Louis, Curepipe, Quatre-Bornes and Rose-Hills.

You and your passenger should always wear Helmet while riding.

You and your passenger should always wear the reflecting jacket while riding at night.