Tobago / Driving/Parking

You may find that there is a more relaxed approach to driving conventions in Tobago than you are used to, so take care when you take to the road. Driving is on the left, generally, though drivers do stray to avoid potholes, so watch out on corners.

While much of the traffic in Tobago proceeds at a gentle pace, be aware that people drive extremely fast on the Airport Highway between Crown Point and Scarborough. There is also tendency for drivers to stop with little warning, for a chat maybe or to drop/pick up passengers. If you are thinking of overtaking, it is accepted practice to sound your horn as a warning. At night, drivers sometimes forget to dip their headlights. Flash them a couple of times and that should do the trick. The speed limit in Tobago is officially 30mph/50kph – fixed penalty ticket TT$1,000. Wearing seatbelts is compulsory and the fine for not doing so is now TT$4,000. It is also against the law to use mobile phones while driving, except when using hands-free - fixed penalty ticket TT$1,000

There are three petrol stations in Scarborough, one on Milford Road towards the airport, one in Plymouth, one in Charlotteville and one in Roxborough. Opening times vary and none are open late at night. It should be noted that there are sometimes queues for petrol/gas, especially on weekends, when people fill-up for the week ahead. Bank holidays can also be a problem. Make sure that you have a full tank if you are headed up to the east end of the island.