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Getting around in Bermuda

Road: 

The main island has an extensive road network, but foreign visitors may not drive cars in Bermuda.

Note: Horse-drawn carriages are available in Hamilton for short rides.

Side of road: 
Left
Taxi: 

All taxis are metered with government-set rates, with a 25% surcharge between midnight and 0600, and all day Sunday and public holidays; there is a maximum of four passengers per taxi. Taxis displaying small blue flags are driven by qualified guides approved by the Bermuda Department of Tourism.

Bike: 

Caution should be taken as many roads are narrow and winding and outside main urban areas, there is also little street lighting.

Motorcycle/bicycle hire: Scooters (mopeds) can be hired throughout the island; a driver's licence is not required for this. Crash helmets must be worn and third party insurance is compulsory. 'Pedal bikes' (bicycles) can also be hired.

Regulations: 

The speed limit is 35kph (20mph).

By water: 

Ferries depart from the terminal on Front Street in Hamilton. Cash is not accepted onboard, only a transportation pass, ticket or token. Ferries run on a regular daily schedule across Hamilton Harbour and to various stops at Sandys, Paget, Warwick and Southampton Parishes. In summer months they stop at the Royal Naval Dockyard before continuing on to the Town of St George (www.seaexpress.bm).

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