For decades, the image of a faded yellow booklet in the glove compartment of a minibus or the back pocket of a driving instructor was the standard of road safety in Malawi. But as the roads of Lilongwe and Blantyre have transformed from quiet tarmacs to bustling arteries of commerce, the rules of the road needed a serious upgrade.
: The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is 0.08% . Driving Side : Vehicles drive on the left side of the road.
The is the definitive guide for safe and legal driving. While the official PDF might not be found on a .gov.mw domain, the version provided by Business Malawi is currently the most accessible, comprehensive, and free resource available.
A: No. Driver's licenses are for residents. Tourists must rely on a valid license from their home country supplemented by an IDP.