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Driving — Jordan

What travelers need to know about driving in Jordan. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Driving in Jordan: allowed only under specific conditions.

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CONDITIONAL

Carry a valid foreign license plus an International Driving Permit to drive in Jordan; a US license alone is only valid for green-plated rental cars, and mobile-phone use while driving is prohibited.

Speeding fines can exceed USD 140.

§ US State Dept — Jordan

Verified Jul 24, 2026

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