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Learner-driver rules and road restrictions in Mauritius
Learner driving is not simply ordinary driving with an L plate. Mauritius has motorway and local-road restrictions that should be checked against the official Traffic Branch guidance before every practice route.
Motorways listed
M1, M2 and M3
Supervision exception
Driving instructor
Port Louis restrictions
Specific roads and peak hours
Curepipe restrictions
Specific roads and peak hours
Motorways and instructor supervision
The official learner-driver restrictions list the M1, M2 and M3 motorways as roads learners may not use unless driving under the supervision of a driving instructor. Do not treat this page as a substitute for checking current regulations before a lesson.
Port Louis and Curepipe restrictions
The Police Force guidance also names particular streets in Port Louis and Curepipe, with restrictions that vary by instructor supervision and weekday peak periods. The complete list is detailed and should be read on the official page rather than memorised from a shortened summary.
Practical-test vehicle and insurance
For the practical test, the applicant must arrange a vehicle and produce a valid special insurance policy. Confirm the vehicle, its controls, and insurance documentation with the person or school providing it before the test date.
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