Traffic Rules and Regulations in Zanzibar

As you are planning to Drive in a different country like Zanzibar, you have to first read through the rules and regulations on the traffic road before you enter the country to drive. As you organize a self-drive in Zanzibar, we outline for you some of the road traffic rules to follow

Most of the countries have different traffic rules that differ depending on the country you are living in, and Zanzibar also may have different traffic rules compared to your country of origin. Before you start driving from the country you planning to have the holiday from you have to be observant enough in the new destination especially Zanzibar which has slightly different traffic rules in Africa

Traffic rules to follow when driving in Zanzibar

  • For foreign travelers to drive in Zanzibar you have to be holding an international driving license with the experience of at least 6 months.
  • The car should carry people according to the sitting capacity issued
  • When driving in Zanzibar you have to keep your left hand.
  • All drivers in Zanzibar are required to be 18years and above on Safari
  • Driving in urban centers you’re supposed to drive at 50kmhr and 80kmhr when on the highway and off the urban centers
  • To drive any car in Zanzibar you need your vehicle to be with 3rd party insurance  that is valid
  • Every vehicle should have a registration certificate, insurance, and the driver should hold a valid driving license
  • You need to secure a driving permit from Zanzibar and if you’re driving a foreign car from another country you need to register that car before two weeks of driving
  • Foreign countries residents are required to drive with a domestic driving permit but valid for at least 6 months and the permit should be validated by the local traffic authorities
  • You are not allowed to drive a car without putting on a seat belt if found you can be penalized
  • For any emergency during your Drive in Zanzibar you can contact the police on 111 or 112
  • You can drive in Zanzibar at the level of alcohol 0.007% in the blood and beyond this, you will be fined
  • All riders in Zanzibar are required to put on the helmet
  • All drivers are advised to drive during the day because at night there are many pedestrians and cyclists
  • Traffic road fines in Zanzibar are paid through mobile phones.