Central African Republic South Sudan
Central African Republic 
South SudanLast reviewed July 2026
Crossing the border
Central African Republic and South Sudan share a land border you can cross by car. Keep your passport, national driving licence and International Driving Permit together, and check opening hours and any toll or vignette requirements before you travel.
Driving rules in South Sudan
- Drive on the right.
- Unpaved roads outside Juba.
- Checkpoints are frequent.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
Once you're driving in South Sudan
Destination-specific detail sourced from national road authorities, motoring clubs and rental policies — the things that catch cross-border drivers out.
Driving on a foreign licence
Foreign visitors may drive on a valid home-country licence accompanied by an International Driving Permit, which is effectively mandatory for non-English/Arabic licences; the IDP is only a translation and must always be carried alongside the original licence.
Tolls & road charges
There is no national electronic toll or vignette system; the road network is overwhelmingly unpaved outside Juba, so visitors pay nothing in formal tolls but should budget cash for informal checkpoint demands.
Parking in the cities
There are no organised paid parking zones; in Juba parking is informal kerbside, often watched by self-appointed attendants who expect a small cash tip, and vehicles should never be left unattended with valuables visible.
Fines & camera enforcement
Enforcement is largely manual at checkpoints with on-the-spot cash fines negotiated in person; foreign drivers without proper documents risk vehicle hold-ups, and a 4x4 with comprehensive insurance is strongly advised as cover can be voided without an IDP.
If you have an accident
After a crash do not move the vehicles if there are injuries; call police (the general emergency line is 777) and remain at the scene, as a police report is required for any insurance claim and leaving can be treated as a serious offence.
Driving in the capital
In Juba, police and military checkpoints are frequent, especially on Friday and Saturday nights, and photographing bridges, government buildings or checkpoints is prohibited and can lead to detention.
Sources: internationaltravelpermits.com · tyremap.com · idpservices.org