Mali summary
Key facts
Official language(s)
Currency
Population
Time zone
Calling code
Drive on the
Member of the EU
French
West African CFA franc
11,995,402
GMT
223
Right
No
Local weather
Bamako
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Sat24° | 42° - Sun24° | 35°
- Mon27° | 34°
- Tue23° | 36°
Speed limits
- Motorways:
- Not applicable
- Open roads:
- On the roads between cities, the speed limit is 100kmh (around 65 mph)
- Towns:
- 40-60kmh (25-40mph) although road conditions often call for lower speeds
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
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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:
- There are no regulations about the use of seat belts
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Traffic lights regulations:
- Red – Stop
- Amber – Stop (slow down if car can’t be stopped safely)
- Green – Go
Costs
- Road tolls:
- No
- On the spot fines:
- No
General motoring advice
- Rush hour in built up areas:
- 0700-0930hrs
- 1700-2000hrs
- Fuel:
- Currently being researched
- Parking advice:
- Not applicable