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Driving — Tunisia
What travelers need to know about driving in Tunisia. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
Short answer
Driving in the U.S. too?The free LawLert iPhone app alerts you when you cross into a U.S. state where a law you track differs. It doesn't cover other countries yet.Get the free appDriving in Tunisia: allowed only under specific conditions.
CONDITIONAL
A 1968 International Driving Permit plus your home licence lets you drive in Tunisia for up to one year (get the permit before you travel); you must also carry a green card proving insurance. Drink-driving brings a fine and a prison sentence.
DUI: fine and prison; serious accidents may mean months in protective custody.
§ UK FCDO — TunisiaVerified Jul 27, 2026
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