North America travel guide
Driving in Trinidad and Tobago with a foreign licence
IDP recommended
You can drive in Trinidad and Tobago on a valid foreign licence; an IDP is recommended. Trinidad and Tobago drive on the left and accept a valid foreign licence for short stays; an IDP is advised for non-English licences.
The essentials
Drives onThe left
IDP neededRecommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Trinidad and Tobago
- Drive on the left.
- Heavy congestion around Port of Spain.
- 0.08% alcohol limit.
- Seatbelts mandatory.
At the rental desk
Port of Spain desks accept English licences; an IDP helps non-English drivers.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Trinidad and Tobago with a foreign licence?
Yes, visitors may drive on a valid foreign licence in Trinidad and Tobago; carry an IDP if your licence is not in the Roman alphabet.
02
Which side of the road does Trinidad and Tobago drive on?
Trinidad and Tobago drives on the left.
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