Driving Laws in Antigua and Barbuda

Everything a visitor needs before driving in Antigua and Barbuda — which side to drive on, the alcohol limit, national speed limits and licence requirements.

left

Driving Side

steering wheel on the right

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BAC Limit (g/dL)

general drivers

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Motorway Limit

no motorway class

recommended

Intl. Driving Permit

for foreign visitors

Speed Limits

National Default Speed Limits

Urban / Built-up

25 mph

Rural / Open Road

40 mph

Motorway / Highway

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Note: Temporary local permit required.

Defaults only — posted signs always override national defaults. Laws verified August 2026; rules change, so confirm with an official source before you travel.

Alcohol & Driving

Drink-Driving Rules in Antigua and Barbuda

General limit: No national limit set

Reaction time, judgement and night vision all degrade well below any legal threshold — the only limit that guarantees safety is 0.00. Alcohol is a factor in a large share of the world's fatal crashes, and enforcement in Antigua and Barbuda can include checkpoints, licence loss and jail.

Live Tracking

Antigua and Barbuda on the Live Map

Antigua and Barbuda has a WHO-estimated 7.9 road deaths per 100,000 people. See live accident reports and full statistics for Antigua and Barbuda.

Before You Go

Emergency Number

Save Antigua and Barbuda's emergency number before you drive — find it in our worldwide emergency numbers directory. And check your rental's tires with the tire age checker.

Nearby

Driving Laws in Neighbouring Countries

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Questions

FAQ

Which side of the road does Antigua and Barbuda drive on?

Antigua and Barbuda drives on the left-hand side of the road (like the UK, Japan and Australia).

What is the drink-driving limit in Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda has no verified national blood-alcohol limit — but driving impaired is dangerous and can still be prosecuted under general traffic law. The only safe amount is zero.

Do I need an International Driving Permit in Antigua and Barbuda?

An IDP is recommended rather than strictly required for most visitors to Antigua and Barbuda — but rental companies and police may still ask for one, and it is cheap insurance.

Is it safe to drive in Antigua and Barbuda?

By the numbers, Antigua and Barbuda has a WHO-estimated road death rate of 7.9 per 100,000 people (global average about 15), which is safer than the global average — it ranks 143 of 195 countries from most to least deadly. Traffic drives on the left, which takes getting used to if you normally drive on the right. Most road deaths anywhere happen at night, at higher speeds and on rural roads, so plan long drives in daylight and follow the posted limits.