Transportation

TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD CONDITIONS: While in Dominica, you may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. Vehicles are driven on the left in Dominica. Seatbelt laws are not strictly enforced. Roads are narrow with steep inclines throughout the island. There are few guardrails in areas that have precipitous drop-offs from the road. Be especially careful on the two hour trip from the airport to the capital, Roseau, that winds through the mountainous interior. Serious accidents involving tourist vehicles occur periodically. Road signs are limited outside of the major towns. Drivers should be alert for minibus (taxi) drivers, who often make sudden stops or pull out into traffic without warning or signaling. A local temporary driver’s license is required. These can be purchased at all car rental offices and from the Traffic Department in Roseau.

Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information. Visit Dominica’s national tourist office website for further information

AVIATION SAFETY OVERSIGHT: Civil aviation operations in Dominica fall under the jurisdiction of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States.  The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States as complying with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of Dominica’s air carrier operations.  Further information may be found on the FAA’s safety assessment page