{"id":50207,"date":"2023-02-28T11:15:39","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T11:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=50207"},"modified":"2026-11-08T22:18:38","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T22:18:38","slug":"driving-in-iran-regulations-and-restrictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/driving-in-iran-regulations-and-restrictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving in Iran: Regulations and Restrictions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to drive in Iran, check three things before you book: which driving documents apply to you, what your vehicle or rental insurance covers, and whether your route needs a customs guarantee for a foreign-registered car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/driving-in-iran-regulations-and-restrictions\/#is-it-better-to-drive-a-car-while-traveling-to-iran\" >Is it better to drive a car while traveling to Iran?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/driving-in-iran-regulations-and-restrictions\/#driving-with-your-own-car-in-iran\" >Driving with your own car in Iran<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/driving-in-iran-regulations-and-restrictions\/#renting-a-car-in-iran\" >Renting a car in Iran<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/driving-in-iran-regulations-and-restrictions\/#on-the-road-repairing-and-fueling-your-car\" >On the road: repairing and fueling your car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/driving-in-iran-regulations-and-restrictions\/#what-does-it-look-like-to-drive-in-iran\" >What does it look like to drive in Iran?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/driving-in-iran-regulations-and-restrictions\/#what-are-roads-like-in-iran\" >What are roads like in Iran?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-it-better-to-drive-a-car-while-traveling-to-iran\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-it-better-to-drive-a-car-while-traveling-to-iran\"><\/span>Is it better to drive a car while traveling to Iran?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A car gives you more control over stops and departure times. In a large city, a taxi or public transport avoids the need to find parking and navigate unfamiliar junctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a longer trip, compare self-drive with a hired driver and budget time for the distances between stops. Plan where to refuel and where to end each day before setting off.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" title=\"Driving in Iran: Regulations and Restrictions\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-14.jpeg\" alt=\"Night traffic and light trails around a city interchange\" class=\"wp-image-64687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-14.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-14-780x975.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-14-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-14-376x470.jpeg 376w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-14-240x300.jpeg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Night traffic and light trails around a city interchange.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-driving-with-your-own-car-in-iran\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"driving-with-your-own-car-in-iran\"><\/span>Driving with your own car in Iran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bringing a foreign-registered car involves temporary import paperwork separate from your own immigration documents. Before departure, ask the customs office at your intended crossing about the guarantee, registration, insurance and re-export deadline for that vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/api.fia.com\/news\/taci-facilitates-entry-foreign-travelers-personal-vehicles-iran\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FIA&#8217;s May 2024 notice<\/a> describes temporary entry on original plates with Latin letters and numerals, backed by a Carnet de Passages en Douane or another accepted guarantee. A carnet covers the vehicle for customs purposes. Ask your issuing automobile club and the border customs office which guarantee they can accept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A carnet does not include vehicle insurance, and its validity period does not set the vehicle&#8217;s permitted stay in a country. The issuing club also matters: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adac.de\/reise-freizeit\/reiseplanung\/fahrzeug-weltreise\/carnet-de-passages-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ADAC&#8217;s notice<\/a>, checked on 9 November 2026, says it cannot issue carnets valid for Iran and excludes Iran for the document&#8217;s entire validity. If you are applying through another club, ask that issuer whether its document covers Iran before paying for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confirm your personal entry requirements with the Iranian consulate for the land crossing you plan to use. Vehicle paperwork does not grant entry to the driver or passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-50240\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"819\" title=\"Driving Regulations And Rules In Iran\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/driving-regulations-and-rules-in-iran.jpg\" alt=\"Cars and taxis on a busy urban road\" class=\"wp-image-50240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/driving-regulations-and-rules-in-iran.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/driving-regulations-and-rules-in-iran-780x532.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/driving-regulations-and-rules-in-iran-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/driving-regulations-and-rules-in-iran-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/driving-regulations-and-rules-in-iran-220x150.jpg 220w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/driving-regulations-and-rules-in-iran-689x470.jpg 689w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/driving-regulations-and-rules-in-iran-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/driving-regulations-and-rules-in-iran-705x481.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/driving-regulations-and-rules-in-iran-450x307.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A regular day in Tehran, Photo by: Amir Hosseini<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-renting-a-car-in-iran\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"renting-a-car-in-iran\"><\/span>Renting a car in Iran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before reserving a car, ask the rental company which licence documents it accepts from visitors. Request a written quote showing the deposit, insurance excess, mileage limits and any restrictions on roads or regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f94931\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:25px;line-height:1.2\"><strong>Tehran Airport Transfers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5369166d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/taxi?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiranlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Click and explore<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/taxi-1.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/flight?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiranlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/taxi-1.jpg\" alt=\"Book Iran Taxi Online\" class=\"wp-image-69162 size-full\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask how payment and deposits are handled and whether you can add a second driver. Keep a copy of the rental agreement and the roadside assistance number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At pickup, record existing damage and check the tires, lights and spare. Ask what to do if the car breaks down outside the city where you rented it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-on-the-road-repairing-and-fueling-your-car\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"on-the-road-repairing-and-fueling-your-car\"><\/span>On the road: repairing and fueling your car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"Fuel pumps at a filling station\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Fuel-stations-are-abundant-in-Iran.jpg\" alt=\"Fuel pumps under a filling-station canopy\" class=\"wp-image-60711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Fuel-stations-are-abundant-in-Iran.jpg 800w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Fuel-stations-are-abundant-in-Iran-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Fuel-stations-are-abundant-in-Iran-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Fuel-stations-are-abundant-in-Iran-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Fuel-stations-are-abundant-in-Iran-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fuel pumps at a filling station. Photo: MehrNews.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a breakdown, use the assistance number on your rental agreement. Ask the company before arranging repairs yourself, so you know what its policy covers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plan refueling before long rural stretches. Ask for the correct fuel for your vehicle and have a payment method that the station accepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f94931\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:25px;line-height:1.2\"><strong>Book Tehran Hotels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5369166d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel-list\/tehran?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiraninbanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Click and explore<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Espinas-Palace-Hotel.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel-list\/tehran?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiraninbanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Espinas-Palace-Hotel.jpg\" alt=\"Espinas Palace Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-60337 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Espinas-Palace-Hotel.jpg 700w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Espinas-Palace-Hotel-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a rental, ask the provider how the vehicle&#8217;s fuel card is handled and what to do if a station requires one. Carry local currency or an accepted local payment method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-it-look-like-to-drive-in-iran\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-does-it-look-like-to-drive-in-iran\"><\/span>What does it look like to drive in Iran?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"Driving In Iran\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Driving-in-Iran-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Traffic officer standing between cars at a junction\" class=\"wp-image-60712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Driving-in-Iran-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Driving-in-Iran-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Driving-in-Iran-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Driving-in-Iran-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Driving-in-Iran-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Driving-in-Iran.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A traffic officer stands between cars at a junction.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In unfamiliar traffic, allow extra following distance and slow down before turns, merges and pedestrian crossings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow priority rules and signs. Look for motorcycles and pedestrians before changing lanes or turning, even when you have priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-roads-like-in-iran\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-roads-like-in-iran\"><\/span>What are roads like in Iran?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" title=\"Tehran\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tehran-1024x668.jpg\" alt=\"Cars on a divided urban road with an overpass\" class=\"wp-image-60713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tehran-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tehran-780x509.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tehran-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tehran-720x470.jpg 720w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tehran-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tehran.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speed signs use kilometers per hour. Limits vary by road, vehicle and conditions. Use the posted limit rather than a single number for every highway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use seat belts, keep the phone out of your hands and pull over before changing navigation settings. Download your route in advance if reception may be patchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f94931\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simcard.jpg);background-position:52% 14%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/simcard?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiranlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simcard.jpg\" alt=\"Buy Iranian SIM Card Online\" class=\"wp-image-69155 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simcard.jpg 840w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simcard-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simcard-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simcard-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:36px;line-height:1.2\"><strong>IRAN 4G SIM Card<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5369166d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/simcard?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiranlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Click and explore<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The speed limits <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch for lower limits through towns, at roadworks and on approaches to junctions. Give yourself room to slow down safely when a limit changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drive on the right. Overtake only where markings, signs and visibility allow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never drive after drinking alcohol or taking anything that impairs your ability to drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the event of an accident<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a crash, stop and protect people from traffic. If anyone is injured or the road is blocked, contact emergency services and follow police instructions. For a rental car, call the rental company and ask what paperwork it needs before arranging repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f94931\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:25px;line-height:1.2\"><strong>Iran Tourist Card<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5369166d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/touristcard?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiranlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Click and explore<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OtCart.jpg);background-position:55% 0%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/touristcard?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiranlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OtCart.jpg\" alt=\"Orienttrips Iran Tourist Card\" class=\"wp-image-62115 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OtCart.jpg 900w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OtCart-780x555.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OtCart-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OtCart-661x470.jpg 661w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OtCart-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask the rental company how to handle tolls and how to settle them before returning the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you receive a citation in a rental car, notify the rental company and use the payment instructions on the notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-driving-licence-in-iran\">Driving licence in Iran<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Article 35 of Iran&#8217;s road traffic regulations allows holders of a valid foreign licence to drive for up to six months after entry. It requires a valid translation for licences issued by countries outside the 1968 Vienna Convention. Iran&#8217;s traffic police reiterated the six-month period in October 2026. Carry the original licence, and ask the Iranian consulate whether you need a translation or an International Driving Permit for your licence. A rental company may also impose its own document requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore essential tips on driving regulations and restrictions in Iran for a safe, informed road trip experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":50238,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[305,306,1],"tags":[16087,264],"class_list":["post-50207","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to","category-culture","category-tourism-iran","tag-driving","tag-safety"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/driving-regulations-in-iran.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50207","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50207"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50207\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":203622,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50207\/revisions\/203622"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50238"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50207"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50207"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50207"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}