Hey there, y’all! You wanna know ’bout gettin’ a Suriname drivin’ license, huh? Well, lemme tell ya what I know. It ain’t rocket science, that’s for sure.
First off, if you’re lookin’ to drive a car ’round here, you gotta be at least 18 years old. Makes sense, right? Can’t have no babies behind the wheel. And if you wanna rent a car, well, you gotta be 21. Them rental folks wanna make sure you’re a bit more responsible, I guess.
Now, listen up, ’cause this is important. Suriname, they drive on the left side of the road. Yeah, I know, it’s kinda backwards for some folks, but that’s just how it is here. And if you’re comin’ from another country, you can’t just use your own license. You need somethin’ called an International Drivin’ Permit, plus your regular license. Think of it like a translator for your license, so the police here can understand it.

- Gotta be 18 to drive
- Gotta be 21 to rent a car
- Drive on the left side
- Need an International Drivin’ Permit and your own license
So, how do you get this fancy International Drivin’ Permit? Well, it’s like gettin’ a paper that says your license is good enough for other places. I ain’t done it myself, but I heard it ain’t too hard. Seems like if you already got a Suriname license, it’s even easier to get the international one.
Now, about drivin’ around here. The roads, well, some are good, some are not so good. You gotta be careful, ya hear? And they got speed limits too. On them highways, they say you can go 90 kilometers an hour. That’s pretty fast, but you still gotta watch out for potholes and them crazy drivers. And always, always wear your seatbelt! They got a law about that, and it’s just plain common sense. Keeps you safe, ya know?
I heard tell you can get this International Drivin’ Permit online now. Folks are sayin’ it’s real easy and fast. They say you can get it approved in minutes and they’ll even ship it to ya, wherever you are in the world. That sounds mighty convenient, don’t it? But I always say, be careful who you trust online. Make sure they’re legit, ya know? Don’t wanna get scammed.
If you ain’t into that online stuff, you can go to the government office, the CBB they call it, and pay 150 Suriname dollars. Then you take that receipt to the police station in New Haven, and they’ll sort you out. That’s what my neighbor’s boy did, and he got his permit no problem. Just gotta make sure you have all your papers in order.
So, to recap, if you wanna drive in Suriname, you need that International Drivin’ Permit and your own license. You can get it online or you can go to the government office. And remember, drive on the left, wear your seatbelt, and don’t speed. It ain’t worth gettin’ in trouble with the police or, worse, gettin’ into an accident.
Suriname’s a beautiful country, they say. Lots of pretty things to see. And drivin’ around is a good way to see it all, but do it safe. And make sure you got the right papers, so you don’t have no problems. That’s all there is to it, really. Nothin’ too complicated, just gotta follow the rules.
They say Suriname is a good place for folks from other countries to visit or even live. And if you’re gonna be here for a while, havin’ a car makes life a whole lot easier. Just make sure you do things the right way, get the right license, and you’ll be good to go. And if you ain’t sure about somethin’, ask someone who knows. Better safe than sorry, that’s what I always say.
Now, I ain’t no expert on all this drivin’ stuff, but I tried to tell ya what I know. So go on, get yourself that International Drivin’ Permit, and enjoy the ride! But remember, always be careful and follow the rules of the road. And that’s the truth, as I know it.