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Getting Around Jersey

Side of road: 
Left
Car hire: 

Available in St Helier. Persons wishing to hire a car must: (a) be over 21 years of age; (b) have had a full licence for at least one year; and (c) have a valid full licence with no endorsements or disqualifications for dangerous driving or driving over the alcohol limit within the previous five years.

Bike: 

Mopeds can be hired from a number of companies in St Helier. Crash helmets must be worn. Addresses and telephone numbers of all these companies can be obtained from Jersey Tourism.

Coach: 

Regulations: 

There is a speed limit of 64kph (40mph). Motor caravans and trailers may not be imported.

Documentation: 

Visitors who wish to drive must have a valid Certificate of Insurance or an International Green Card, and a valid driving licence or International (not UK International) Driving Permit (not photocopies). Nationality plates must be displayed.

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