Drive safe



Local Knowledge

Speed Limit on Motorways
  • 90kmh (55mph)
Speed Limit on Open Roads
  • 60kmh (37mph)
Speed Limit in Towns
  • 35kmh (21mph)
Alcohol Limit
  • 50mg of alcohol in the bloodstream
Road Tolls
  • Not applicable
Use of Mobile Phone Whilst Driving
  • It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving
On the Spot Fines
  • For excess speeding only
  • Minor Fines can be settled on the spot
Seat Belts
  • Mandatory
Traffic Light Regulations
  • Red – Stop
  • Amber – Stop or Slow Down if car can’t be stopped safely
  • Green – Go
Fuel
  • Only super grade leaded petrol is available on Mauritius and all cars use this
  • Petrol stations are open every day until 2100hrs
Rush Hour in Built Up Areas
  • The nerve centre of the Island is the capital Port-Louis
  • 0730-0930hrs
  • 1530-1730hrs
Parking Advice
  • Free parking is a rare commodity in towns
  • Otherwise parking fees are nominal by European standards
  • Free elsewhere