10
Provisional licence
The 2025 Act states a permitted maximum of 10 penalty points accumulated over 36 months for a provisional driving licence.
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Mauritius road rules: what learner and new drivers need to check.
A practical reading path for current road-rule questions—penalty points, phone use, speeding, alcohol and recent changes—built around public-authority sources rather than social-media summaries.
Road rules in Mauritius: quick answer
Use the rule, then understand the reason.
Before a practical lesson, learners should understand the official rules that have the clearest consequences: limits on a provisional licence, distraction from a handheld device, speed, alcohol and road position. Follow signs, road markings and lawful directions at the road itself; use this page to reach the underlying source, not to override it.
Practical learner lens
- Licence first: a provisional licence has a lower statutory penalty-point ceiling than a full licence.
- Attention first: do not treat a handheld phone as a harmless shortcut while driving or riding.
- Conditions first: slow down for the posted limit, road layout, pedestrians, riders and visibility—not just the maximum on a sign.
Penalty points
A learner licence carries a lower ceiling.
15
Non-provisional licence
The Act states a permitted maximum of 15 points over 36 months for a non-provisional licence and an international driving permit.
The Act sets out the court and licensing process if the permitted maximum is exceeded. For a provisional licence, that can include cancellation and a 6–12 month disqualification. Read the legislation before relying on an abbreviated explanation.
Handheld mobile-phone use
5–10 points
The Government Information Service says this stricter point range took effect on 10 June 2026.
Mobile phones while driving
Keep the device out of your hand.
The official 10 June 2026 notice says using a handheld mobile phone while driving moved from a 3–6 to a 5–10 demerit-point range. It says the fixed fine remained Rs 3,000 and that the point regime applies to handheld devices for car and motorcycle drivers.
The same notice distinguishes hands-free systems from the penalty-point framework, but says their use remains subject to existing legal provisions. It does not make phone use a safe or distraction-free choice.
Official source: Government Information Service mobile-phone update
Speeding
Read the sign. Keep margin for what you can see.
The Police speed page lists the following fine bands for exceeding the applicable speed limit. The listed amounts are not a substitute for the posted limit, the vehicle class or a current enforcement notice.
| Amount above the limit | Fine listed by Police |
|---|---|
| Not more than 15 km/h | Rs 2,500 |
| More than 15 km/h, not more than 25 km/h | Rs 5,000 |
| More than 25 km/h | Rs 10,000 |
Alcohol and driving
The legal limit and a conviction penalty are different facts.
The Mauritius Police Force currently publishes prescribed limits of 9 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 ml of breath, 20 milligrammes in 100 ml of blood and 27 milligrammes in 100 ml of urine. This is not a guide to a “safe” number of drinks: impairment and enforcement are serious road-safety issues.
For conviction penalties, use the later government notice dated 29 September 2026 rather than the older figures still displayed on the Police guidance page. The notice says stricter measures came into force that day, including a 2–6 month licence suspension on conviction and substantially higher first- and second-conviction penalties for driving or cycling under the influence of alcohol, drugs or an intoxicating substance.
Important: the government notice sets out the detailed penalty ranges. Read it directly if you need a legal or current enforcement answer; AutoEcole does not interpret alcohol-related charges.
Roundabouts: give way, observe, then commit safely.
The official 2018 amendment text identifies failing to give way to traffic from the right when approaching a roundabout as an offence under the Road Traffic Regulations.
Road position and roundabouts
Learn the rule before rehearsing a route.
Mauritius road rules include left-lane discipline on dual carriageways, with statutory exceptions such as turning right or overtaking. At a roundabout, use the posted signs, markings and traffic conditions in front of you. An instructor is the right person to practise lane choice, signalling and observation on a real route; this page does not issue a route-by-route driving instruction.
Recent Mauritius road-traffic changes
Separate what is in force from what was announced for later.
In force — official notice
10 June 2026: handheld-device points
Government Information Service says the revised 5–10 point regime for handheld phone use took effect from midnight on 10 June 2026, with the fixed fine unchanged at Rs 3,000.
Mixed timing — government notice
29 September 2026: stricter penalties and digital measures
The notice says eight amendments entered into force that day. It separately says vehicle seizure and Safe City enforcement changes were deferred, while the original or digital driving-licence possession amendment starts in January 2027.
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Questions learners ask before their next lesson.
What is the penalty-point limit for a learner driver in Mauritius?
The Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2025 sets a permitted maximum of 10 penalty points accumulated over 36 months for a provisional driving licence. The statutory consequences are decided through the process set out in the Act, so check the linked source for the full position.
What is the current rule for using a mobile phone while driving?
A Government Information Service notice says the stricter handheld-device regime took effect on 10 June 2026: 5–10 demerit points and a Rs 3,000 fixed fine. The notice distinguishes handheld devices from hands-free systems, while noting that other legal provisions may still apply.
What speeding fines are listed by Mauritius Police?
The Mauritius Police speeding page lists Rs 2,500 for up to 15 km/h over the limit, Rs 5,000 for more than 15 up to 25 km/h over, and Rs 10,000 for more than 25 km/h over. Always follow the posted limit and current official guidance for the road you are using.
Does this page replace the Highway Code or official advice?
No. AutoEcole.mu is an independent learner resource. Laws, regulations, penalties and enforcement remain matters for Mauritius legislation and public authorities. Use the linked official sources and your instructor for the final practical and legal check.
Official sources used
Read the source behind each answer.
AutoEcole.mu provides independent learner-driving information and discovery resources. Road laws, regulations, penalties and enforcement remain subject to official Mauritius legislation and public authorities.
National Assembly of Mauritius
Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2025
Penalty-point thresholds, allocation and consequences.
Open sourceGovernment Information Service
Mobile-phone penalty-point update
The official 10 June 2026 notice on the revised handheld-device regime.
Open sourceMauritius Police Force
Speeding guidance
Published speeding fine bands and safety guidance.
Open sourceMauritius Police Force
Drunken-driving guidance
Published prescribed alcohol limits.
Open sourceGovernment Information Service
September 2026 road-traffic amendments
What was stated to start immediately and what was deferred.
Open sourceLaws of Mauritius
Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018
Official roundabout right-of-way offence wording.
Open source