Namibia
Road Rules
- Vehicles drive on the left hand side of the road
- A maximum speed limit of 80km/hr on gravel roads and 120km/hr on tarmac roads
- Headlights should be switched on at dawn, just before sunrise and may be switched off at full light of day
- Lights must be switched on at dusk, just before sunset and must remain on during night driving
- Lights must be switched on when driving in dust
- A recommended safe following distance from the vehicle in front is the distance of approximately 4 average sized vehicles
- Always have your driving licence with you whilst driving and it is compulsory to carry translation if your driving licence is not in english
- On a one-way road you may drive on the left and right side of the road
- A Traffic Officer’s instructions always takes precedence over a road sign or rule of the road
- You may not stop on freeways/highways unless you are instructed to do so by a Traffic Officer or for reasons beyond your control
- Where a road is divided by a painted or physical barrier, always stay on the left of the division. Cross this type of division only at an opening or space specifically indicated for this purpose
- At a roundabout you must give way to all traffic approaching from the right, unless there is a road sign or traffic officer instructing otherwise
Did you know?
You must always have your driver’s licence with you and it is compulsory to carry translations if your driving licence is not in English