Guide to driving in Jordan

Country code

JO

Time zone

UTC+2

Local currency

JOD
Jordanian Dinar

Calling code

962

Electrical voltage

230V

Member of

/

National holidays

1.1.2011    New Year's Day
15.2.2011    Birth of the Prophet
22.4.2011    Good Friday
25.4.2011    Easter
1.5.2011    Labour Day
25.5.2011    Independence Day
10.6.2011    Army Day
28.6.2011    Prophet's Ascension
1.8.2011    Ramadan begins
31.8.2011    End of Ramadan
7.11.2011    Feast of the Sacrifice
26.11.2011    Islamic New Year
25.12.2011    Christmas

Useful telephone numbers and websites

191    Police
199    Medical
199    Fire

The maximum permitted level of alcohol in the blood

zero tolerance

Seat belts

compulsory

Safety jacket

NA

Child seats

compulsory

Daily lights

must be turned on at all times when driving

Use of mobile phone while driving

not allowed, only hands-free unit

Motorways

120kmh (75mph)

Open roads

80kmh (50mph)

In town and villages

50kmh (37mph)

Driving license validity

Obtain an International Driving Permit

Minimum age for rental

21

Maximum age for rental

75

Fuel types

Unleaded, Super, Regular & Diesel

Road Tollls

no

Drive on the

right

Useful advices

Road signs are also in English, If you are travelling from Jordan to Syria and Saudi Arabia, you must obtain these visas before arriving in Jordan. If your passport contains Israeli stamps or Jordanian or Egyptian stamps from border crossings with Israel, you will be refused entry to Syria and Saudi Arabia, even if you have a valid visa.