TRAFFIC LAWS & SPEED CAMERAS LOCATION
TRAFFIC LAWS
DRIVING LICENCE
National driving licence is valid for the citizens of the European Union
(see list of countries below)
International driving licence is required for citizens of all other countries
Driving licence
list of countries
European Nationals
Austria - Belgium - Bulgaria - Croatia - Cyprus Czech Republic - Denmark
Estonia - Finland - France - Germany - Greece Holland - Hungary - Ireland - Italy - Latvia - Lithuania
Luxembourg - Malta - Poland
Portugal - Romania - Spain - United Kingdom - Slovakia - Slovenia - Sweden
SPEED LIMITATION
French Traffic Law & French road signs are applied in French Guiana
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50 kilometers per hour maximum in town 30 Miles/Hour
80 kilometers per hour maximum on main roads outside the town 50 Miles/Hour
70 kilometers per hour on the bridges 43 Miles/Hour
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ALCOOL
The tolerance rate is 0.25 milligrams per Liter exhaled in a breathalyzer
Beyond this limit, an immediate driver's license withdrawal and a fine may be applied
Driving in condition of drunkeness is considered as a crime in French law
An accident involving victims in this context can result to immediate imprisonment
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We advise you to rent a bus or taxi with driver for the social events
Several companies are available, FREELANCE SERVICES can book it for you 48 hours in advance minimum
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SPEED CAMERAS LOCATION
Speed cameras can be fixed and mobile
Maximum speed between Kourou and Cayenne is 80 kilometers per hour except in the town of Tonate-Macouria where it is 50 kilometers per hour
Maximum speed before the Cayenne bridge is 70 kilometers per hour
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Location map of automatic speed cameras in French Guiana
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Location map of automatic speed cameras on Kourou/Cayenne Road