Rules of the Road · Verified August 2026

Driving Laws in Myanmar

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

right

Driving Side

steering wheel on the left

0.08

BAC Limit (g/dL)

general drivers

100

Motorway Limit

km/h

required

Intl. Driving Permit

for foreign visitors

Speed Limits

National Default Speed Limits

Urban / Built-up

48 km/h

Rural / Open Road

80 km/h

Motorway / Highway

100 km/h

Note: Local licence needed; IDP not accepted.

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 Myanmar

General limit: 0.08 g/dL · Novice/young drivers: Zero tolerance

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 Myanmar can include checkpoints, licence loss and jail.

Live Tracking

Myanmar on the Live Map

Myanmar has a WHO-estimated 19.3 road deaths per 100,000 people. See live accident reports and full statistics for Myanmar.

Before You Go

Emergency Number

Save Myanmar'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

Bangladesh Laos Bhutan Thailand Nepal Cambodia

Questions

FAQ

Which side of the road does Myanmar drive on?

Myanmar drives on the right-hand side of the road (like most of the world).

What is the drink-driving limit in Myanmar?

The general limit is 0.08 g/dL BAC (novice/young drivers: zero). Remember: impairment starts well below the legal limit.

Do I need an International Driving Permit in Myanmar?

Yes — an IDP (or a locally issued permit) is required or strongly enforced for foreign visitors driving in Myanmar. Get one in your home country before you travel.

Is it safe to drive in Myanmar?

By the numbers, Myanmar has a WHO-estimated road death rate of 19.3 per 100,000 people (global average about 15), which is well above the global average, so extra care is needed — it ranks 62 of 195 countries from most to least deadly. Traffic drives on the right. Visitors need an International Driving Permit. 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.