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Driving in Saint Martin

The rules of the road as our desk recorded them, native unit first.

Driving side

Right

Speed limits

50 / 80 / 80 km/h · 31 / 50 / 50 mph

urban / rural / motorway

International permit (IDP)

Not required

Blood alcohol limit

0.05 %

Tolls

None.

Headlights

Not required by day.

Child seats

French rules on the French side.

One island, two road codes and two sets of signage, with no announcement at the border. Speeds are posted in km/h on both sides, which is the one thing they agree on.

Rules change - verify with an official source before you rent.