In order to drive a vehicle in Belarus you must be at least 18 years old and have a full driving licence valid in your country of residence. The Belarus driving licence requirements stats that it must display a photo. It is recommended to obtain an international drivers licence also.
To drive in Belarus you must be at least 19 years old and have held your license for one year.
Minsk to Babrujsk - 145kms (2hours/45mins)
Barysau to Orsha - 142kms (2hours/5mins)
General Belarus driving information, laws rules and regulations:
Driving in Belarus is on the right hand side of the road.
Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to travel in the front of the vehicle and they must be seated in a suitable child restraint.
Seat belts when driving a car in Belarus are mandatory.
The use of a mobile phone while driving is prohibited, with the exception of a hands-free system.
Drivers are to carry at all times while driving, a valid driver’s licence, registration documents and insurance documents.
It is against the law in Belarus to drive a dirty car.
There are plenty of petrol stations in Belarus. Prices of fuel will vary from town to town.
There is only one toll in Belarus; the M1/E30 road, Brest-Minsk-Russian border. It is a good idea to always have some change when driving in Minsk.
Most hotels in Belarus will have private parking, you will also find car parks in the city.
With your car hire holiday it is important that you have looked through some of the above Belarus driving information, rules and regulations to ensure you have the safest possible journey.