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Bahrain rules and regulations

Road rules
  • Vehicles drive on the right hand side of the road 
  • Road signs are quite limited – it is therefore advisable that motorists look out for landmarks which are easy to remember 
  • Priority on the roundabout is given to vehicles already on the roundabout
Driving regulations
  1. Minimum age for rental:
    • 18 years of age
    • Rental rates may be higher for renters aged 18-24
  2. Driving Licence:
    • International Driving Permit

Travel tips

General advice is always to drive defensively in Bahrain and expect drivers to cut you up, sound their horn with erratic stopping, speeding, and double parking. But foreign drivers are advised not to get aggressive when they encounter this type of driving.

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