Transportation

TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD CONDITIONS: While in a foreign country, U.S. citizens may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. The information below concerning Montserrat is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance.

In Montserrat, vehicles are operated on the left-hand (British) side of the road. There is no organized government roadside assistance, but local residents are often willing to aid those with car trouble. Roads are narrow, winding and steep. For specific information concerning Montserrat driving permits, vehicle inspection, road tax and mandatory insurance, please contact the Montserrat Tourist Board in Montserrat at tel. 1 (664) 491-2230 or 491-8730. You can visit the web site for the Tourist Board, for additional information.

Visit the website of the Montserrat's national tourist office and national authority responsible for local road safety information.

Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information. Also, for more information on travel within Monserrat please Montserrat's national tourist office.

AVIATION SAFETY OVERSIGHT: Civil aviation operations in Montserrat fall under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority as being in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of the United Kingdom’s air carrier operations. Further information may be found on the FAA’s safety assessment page.