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Driving — Peru

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

Short answer

Driving in Peru: allowed only under specific conditions.

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CONDITIONAL

An international permit is valid up to 1 year (home license ~30 days); night driving outside cities is very hazardous, and after an accident you must not move your vehicle until police arrive.

Moving your vehicle after an accident may be treated as an admission of guilt.

§ US State Dept — Peru

Verified Jul 12, 2026

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