Driving in Brunei Darussalam

Reviewed summary

A valid domestic driving licence issued by another ASEAN country may be recognised for temporary driving in Brunei Darussalam, subject to the ASEAN Agreement, the class or type of vehicle authorised by the licence, licence validity requirements, and applicable Brunei road-traffic law.

Legal basis

Agreement on the Recognition of Domestic Driving Licences Issued by ASEAN Countries, signed at Kuala Lumpur on 9 July 1985 and in force from 7 January 1988; Brunei Darussalam Instrument of Ratification dated 5 November 1986; Brunei Road Traffic (International Circulation) Regulations, Rg 3; and Brunei Road Traffic Act, Chapter 68.

Licence conditions

The domestic driving licence must be valid and must authorise the class or type of vehicle being driven. Temporary, provisional and learner licences are excluded under the ASEAN Agreement. If the licence is not drawn up in English, it must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

Other destination-country information

The driver may drive only the class or type of vehicle authorised by the domestic driving licence.

The ASEAN Agreement applies to licence holders intending only a temporary stay in another ASEAN country. The Agreement does not specify a fixed maximum number of days.

Drivers remain subject to Brunei Darussalam's road-traffic laws and local driving requirements while driving in Brunei. The ASEAN Agreement does not exempt a driver from destination-country traffic law, enforcement or vehicle-class restrictions.

Reviewed summary

A valid domestic motorcycle driving licence issued by another ASEAN country may be recognised for temporary riding in Brunei Darussalam, subject to the ASEAN Agreement, the motorcycle class authorised by the licence, licence validity requirements, and applicable Brunei road-traffic and motorcycle-safety law.

Legal basis

Agreement on the Recognition of Domestic Driving Licences Issued by ASEAN Countries, signed at Kuala Lumpur on 9 July 1985 and in force from 7 January 1988; Brunei Darussalam Instrument of Ratification dated 5 November 1986; Brunei Road Traffic (International Circulation) Regulations, Rg 3; Brunei Road Traffic Act, Chapter 68; and Brunei Motor Cycles (Protective Helmets) Regulations, Rg 2.

Licence conditions

The domestic driving licence must be valid and must authorise the appropriate motorcycle class or type being ridden. Temporary, provisional and learner licences are excluded under the ASEAN Agreement. If the licence is not drawn up in English, it must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

Other destination-country information

The rider may operate only the motorcycle class or type authorised by the domestic driving licence.

The ASEAN Agreement applies to licence holders intending only a temporary stay in another ASEAN country. The Agreement does not specify a fixed maximum number of days.

Riders remain subject to Brunei Darussalam's road-traffic and motorcycle-safety laws while riding in Brunei. A prescribed protective helmet is required when driving or riding on a motorcycle on a road, subject to limited statutory exceptions. The ASEAN Agreement does not exempt a rider from destination-country traffic law, enforcement or vehicle-class restrictions.