Honduras is a land of nature and beauty. They have beaches, jungles, mountains, national parks and rivers to check out and appreciate. It is also the home of Mayan Ruin, which is a great place to do some exploring. By organising your car hire in Honduras through Car Hire 3000.
Jump behind the wheel and go! Driving in Honduras is done on the right hand side of the road. You should always follow the speed limit set at 80 km/h. Get a map before you step on the pedal (or even better, a sat nav!). Honduras does not have a lot of road signs to guide you where you’d like to go, so driving can often be an adventure. Don’t venture to far from where you are familiar just to be on the safe side.
In Honduras, traffic policemen are called Transito. They can may conduct vehicle registration checks from time to time, so it is advisable to always keep this document inside your car along with your passport and drivers license. Also, they can (and will) arrest you for drinking and driving, so better to be safe and not drink if you are thinking of driving.
Because Honduras is mountainous and rocky, it is advisable that you practice extreme caution while driving. Horse-driven vehicles could appear at anytime, including several animals and livestock. Always be in the lookout for school buses that seems to be everywhere as well.
Seat belts should always be worn when driving. Passengers should also buckle up. The national seat belt law of Honduras requires this. Drivers who are caught by police not using seat belts can be fined.
It is not advisable to travel at night or to travel alone in Honduras, as some of the roads are poorly lit and poorly maintained so caution is advised.
Road safety programs are in currently being worked out in Honduras to make their roads better for drivers. They are aiming to establish a road safety coordinating body and are looking into strengthening and improving existing traffic laws and enforcement.
Just like driving in any foreign land, it is important that you practice caution. Since you are not all that familiar with the actual road conditions, do not drive unless you are confident about existing laws and traffic conditions.
Summary:
- Seatbelts should always be worn
- Children should sit in the back
- Be on the lookout for drwbridges
- For safety reasons, you should never drink and drive
