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Documentation needed in order to rent a vehicle on
St. Lucia
In order to rent a car on the Island, you will need to have your driver's license and an accepted credit card available. In order to drive on the Island, you will have to obtain a temporary driver's license, and this is available at the car rental office.
Documentation needed in order to drive on
St. Lucia
A temporary driving licence is required; this can be obtained at the airport, at the police station, or at the car rental office for a small amount, and it is valid for three months. You will need to bring your driver's license in order to obtain this temporary license.
Driving laws and culture on
St. Lucia
Driving is on the left-hand side as in Britain. Outside of Castries, there are few vehicles on the road. It is always a good idea to be careful and watch out for differences in driving. Take special care when driving on the back roads, and watch the speed limits.
Parking on
St. Lucia
Parking in Castries is limited, and you will probably have to pay in order to find a place to park. You can park in car parks, parking garages, or along the street, but make sure you've not parked in a restricted area. Tickets will be issued for vehicles parked in 'no parking zones.'
Age limit to drive on
St. Lucia
Each car rental company decides how old the driver of the vehicle must be. For information, visit the Rental Terms page.
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Seatbelt, safety seat, and helmet policy
on
St. Lucia
All drivers and passengers must wear their seatbelts, and all motorcyclists must wear helmets. Children under four-years-old should be in a child safety seat. Older children should ride in the back seat.
Road contitions on
St. Lucia
Main roads are in good shape, but the back roads are not kept up, so be careful not to drive too fast and watch out for potholes and areas of the road that have been washed out. Some of the back roads are also not well-marked, and they wind up and down hills and along the coast. The main roads and roads between the main towns and cities are paved, but roads between the smaller villages are unpaved.
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