Tunisia driving offers a pleasant and a diverse experience. Tunisia has and extensive and exhaustive network of roads. The road conditions in Tunisia vary from absolute immaculate ones to not so well maintained ones. Driving in Tunisia demands a great deal of concentration from the drivers. Road rules have to be followed when driving in this country.
The general driving rules of Tunisia are as follows :
- The legal age for driving cars, mopeds and motorcycles is 18.
- Traffic always drives on right in Tunisia. The headlamps of the vehicles are white.
- Speed limits are different for driving in motorways and the road ways of Tunisia. Speed limit inside the town in 30 kph while in immaculately maintained motorways it is 110 kph.
- For drivers visiting the country national or international driving license is acceptable. The residents however must carry their Tunisian driving license.
- Seat belts are mandatory for the front seats, and people may be severely penalized for violating the law.
- Drunken driving in Tunisia is a punishable offense. The level of alcohol is determined through a blood test. Drivers can be imprisoned for 10 years for such offense.
Sometimes, Tunisia driving can be hazardous because of the bad conditions of road especially in the interiors or the desert areas. Defensive driving is advisable while driving in Tunisia. In case of road accidents, police help should be sought. Drivers may be stopped for inspection by police officers within the city area or on highways at any point of time for checking of all the essential documents. Traffic signals and detailed road directions make it easy for the foreigners to drive in Tunisia.
