A Guide to Driving In Lebanon

Traveling in style, such as by renting a car from one of the automobile rental businesses, entails a significant amount of responsibility. The most important things for a driver to remember are procedure, traffic road safety standards, and reacting to the condition of each route .Lebanon ‘s law enforcement has been more strict than before. This country has a lot of random checkpoints and country borders. Tourists in Iran are strongly advised to adhere to the rules in order to avoid getting into problems.

Some Points to remember: Driving In Lebanon

• You have to drive on the right side of the road.
• The minimum age limit  for driving is 18 years. You can rent a car if you are 21 years or more.
• Keep your documents with you all times like passport, driving license, IDP and car rental documents.
• If you get pulled over by the police for a traffic violation, you will be given a penalty notice and given 21 days to submit the fine at the nearby police station.
• The maximum speed limits in cities is 50km/h and 80 km/h in rural areas and 100 km/h on highways..
• You can overtake  a vehicle from the right side.
• In Lebanon, it is illegal to drink and drive. Remember, being a Muslim country Liquors are forbidden in Lebanon, so expect harsh penalties if you drink and drive. If they suspect you of drinking, you will be asked to take a breath test, and if you refuse, you will be punished according to Iran’s Islamic Penal Code. If you want to have a relaxing holiday, you should never bring any alcoholic beverages or liquor chocolates into the nation.
• In Lebanon, you must not use your telephone while driving

Weather Conditions:

With an average annual temperature of 15 degrees Celsius, Lebanon has a Mediterranean-type climate with hot and dry summers (June to September) and chilly and rainy winters (December to mid-March). Summers are hot and humid along the coast, with temperatures reaching 35°C in August. Our tip of the day: .Locals are notorious for breaking the law and are prone to speeding, swerving, and abruptly stopping for their own convenience. You can drive anywhere if you know how to drive in Lebanon.