Traffic Laws, Penalties and Licensing Requirements
This domain covers the legal side of driving in Grenada: licensing, insurance, vehicle documents, and the penalties for common offences. The exam expects you to know what you must carry, what your insurance actually covers, and what happens if you break the rules.
Licensing
- A learner must hold a valid learner permit, display the required plates, and be accompanied by a qualified driver.
- Overseas licence holders may drive for a limited period; check whether an exchange is required.
- Carry your licence whenever you drive.
Vehicle documents
- Registration, third-party insurance, vehicle fitness or inspection certificate, and road tax.
- Third-party insurance is the legal minimum. It covers damage you cause to others, not your own vehicle.
- Insurance is specific to the vehicle and the named drivers. Do not assume fully comprehensive cover applies to any driver.
Offences and penalties
- Speeding, drink or drug driving, handheld phone use, seat-belt offences, and careless driving.
- Penalties include fines, disqualification and, for serious offences, imprisonment.
- Police may require documents; produce them within the period stated.
Seat belts and children
- Driver and passengers must wear seat belts where fitted.
- Children need an appropriate restraint.
Worked example
A friend with a full licence asks to borrow your car. He is not named on your policy. You should check with your insurer before agreeing. If the policy does not cover him, he drives without insurance and you may be liable. The same applies to letting a learner drive unaccompanied: the learner commits an offence and your insurance may not respond.
Traps that cost marks
- Assuming a foreign licence is valid indefinitely.
- Believing the car's insurance covers any driver.
- Driving with an expired inspection certificate.
- Not carrying the licence or insurance certificate when required.