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Drivers are courteous on the island: whenever a car has to pull out of a tight spot into traffic, someone will let them in. Whenever there is a traffic jam at an intersection, traffic will flow somehow, because drivers cooperate. The island's administration has experimented with traffic lights - and there is still one up and running in Philipsburg - but overall, lights were a mistake here: friendly driving is more efficient than over-regulating it. Since the light at the intersection on Cole Bay disappeared years ago, the traffic situation has improved.

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For our American visitors, a few traffic rules should be explained. St. Maarten/St. Martin follows continental European laws and signs. We drive on the right side of the road, like in the US and Canada. An important rule: traffic coming from the right has the right-of-way! Because this is the 'default' rule, there are usually no street signs on intersections. Only if the default rule is not valid, the right-of-way is regulated with signs. Drivers on the French side stick to this system much more strictly and assume you know.

Also: Watch out for no-parking zones in Philipsburg and at the Airport. The local towing companies behave like sharks (as members of this industry do anywhere in the world) and are just waiting to take your rental car. As a matter of fact, they seem to target rental cars. The fees for picking up the vehicle at the towing companies lot are between $50 to $60. 

St. Maarten Car Rentals

Starlite Car Rental located in St.Maarten offers quick and convenient airport delivery & return service. This allows renters to skip the shuttle hassle and lines, and collect or return their vehicle...

Long-established as one of the world's premium rental car brands, SIXT has now increased its presence on St. Maarten - St-Martin with a significant commitment. A state-of-the-art, newly constructed...

PARADISE CAR RENTAL is one of the oldest and most established rental providers on the island of St. Maarten - St-Martin. They started their business in the nineteen eighties, at a time when...

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For decades, Dollar/Thrifty Car Rental is regarded as the #1 Car Rental in St. Maarten/St. Martin, with the most beautiful facilities and an amazing selection of vehicle models to suit your every...

St. Maarten Driving Information

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Refueling your rental car will never be a problem on St. Maarten/St. Martin, because there are gas stations every few miles and in all regions of the island. Some offer 24-hour service for the...

The roads on St. Maarten/St. Martin's are better than on most Caribbean islands, but they don't compare to the smooth highways of North America or Europe. There are pot-holes, way too many...

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The island's infrastructure is adequate by Caribbean standards, but don't expect 4-lane motorways on our 37 square miles. Most of St. Maarten/St. Martin's roads are paved and very few require a...

Yes, traffic is an issue on Sint Maarten. Especially in the Simpson Bay area, cars move only with a snail's pace during some hours of the day. The frequent openings of the draw bridge, allowing...

Drivers are courteous on the island: whenever a car has to pull out of a tight spot into traffic, someone will let them in. Whenever there is a traffic jam at an intersection, traffic will flow...