Bahrain summary
Key facts
Official language(s)
Currency
Population
Time zone
Calling code
Drive on the
Member of the EU
Arabic
Bahraini Dinar
708,573
GMT + 3
973
Right
No
Local weather
Manama
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Sat31° | 40° - Sun32° | 39°
- Mon31° | 39°
- Tue31° | 42°
Speed limits
- Motorways:
- 120kmh (75mph)
- Open roads:
- 80-100kmh (50-62mph)
- Towns:
- 60kmh (37mph)
Road Safety
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Alcohol limit:
- Laws against driving under the influence of alcohol are strict and follow a policy of zero tolerance
- Alcohol, while tolerated in Bahrain, is not socially accepted
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Use of mobile phone whilst driving:
- It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving
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Seat belts:
- Must be worn by all passengers
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Traffic lights regulations:
- Red – Stop
- Amber – Stop or Slow Down if car can’t be stopped safely
- Green – Go
- There is no right turn on a red traffic light unless there is a right turn lane before the light
Costs
- Road tolls:
- No
- On the spot fines:
- No
General motoring advice
- Rush hour in built up areas:
- There is often a mini rush hour at 1300 as businesses close for a long lunch
- Fuel:
- Fuel is inexpensive and comes in two grades 0 Mumtaz (premium) and Jayyid (regular)
- For later models, Mumtaz is recommended
- Parking advice:
- Signs indicate available parking