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Driving in Zimbabwe
The rules of the road as our desk recorded them, native unit first.
Driving side
Left
Speed limits
60 / 100 / 120 km/h · 37 / 62 / 75 mph
urban / rural / motorway
International permit (IDP)
Recommended · Geneva 1949
English-language licences are accepted for short visits; an IDP smooths police stops.
Blood alcohol limit
0.08% (0.8 g/l)
Tolls
Toll gates on all major highways - small US dollar amounts, cash only.
Headlights
Not required by day.
Child seats
Not enforced; bring your own.
Left-hand traffic. Cars must carry two reflective triangles and reflective tape front and rear - police check for these specifically and fine for their absence. Fuel availability has improved but carry a reserve on long legs.