Malta

General Information

About roads, speed limits, mandatory car equipment, and some requirements of traffic rules. In the sections below, you can read more details about toll roads, petrol prices, parking, speed limits, etc.

Malta follows left-hand traffic rules.

	No road tolls are required
	In populated areas – 50 km/h Outside populated areas – 80 km/h Dipped headlights are mandatory only in tunnels
	Maximum blood alcohol level: 0.8 ‰ Talking on the phone while driving is prohibited
	Winter tires are not mandatory, Use of tire chains is not regulated, Use of studded tires is not regulated
	No specific requirements for mandatory equipment
	Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers Child seat/booster seats are mandatory for children up to 10 years old and with a height of up to 150 cm

Toll Roads

There are no toll roads in Malta.

Speed Limits

Standard speed limits in Malta (unless otherwise indicated on signs).

Cars and motorcycles:

• in built-up areas – 50 km/h
• outside built-up areas – 80 km/h

Cars with trailers:

• in built-up areas – 40 km/h
• outside built-up areas – 60 km/h

Dipped Headlights

Dipped headlights are mandatory when driving through tunnels.

Petrol Prices in Malta

Parking in Malta

Parking spaces in Valletta are extremely limited.
On the outskirts of Valletta, there are park and ride facilities offering free transportation to the city center.

The local Controlled Vehicular Access (CVA) system means that parking is paid during certain hours. This system records the license plates of vehicles entering and leaving the city.

Paid Parking Hours
Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00
Except for vehicles entering the zone after 14:00 and on public holidays

Criterion	Rate
First 30 mins	Free
More than 30 mins up to 60 mins	€0.82
More than 60 mins	€0.82 per hour or part thereof, maximum €6.52 per day
Other hours	Free
Entry after 14:00 Mon-Fri	Free
Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays	Free

Parking in the paid zone can be paid with bank cards on the website (in English), registration required: secure.cva.gov.mt

Parking spaces are marked with different-colored markings:

• White: public parking
• Yellow: no parking allowed (usually due to garage entry or delivery unloading point)
• Green: Residents-only parking (24/7)
• Blue: Resident parking from 18:00 to 8:00

If you're unfamiliar with the streets, the one-way streets of the city might seem like a labyrinth to you. However, navigating them is not impossible or dangerous, just disorienting. Traffic jams are rare in the city, and drivers tend to move quite slowly.

It's best to find a parking lot in Valletta:
The western side of Valletta, following the outer road of the city called Marsamxett Road, continuing towards Triq San Bastjan.
Near Hastings Garden, to the west of the City Gate, there are several small public parking spots where you might get lucky. Be prepared to find your way through the labyrinth of streets. If you decide to enter Valletta from Marsamxett Road, you'll find signs indicating Hastings Gardens.

More information on using the paid parking zone in Valletta, Malta, can be found in English on the website CVA (Control Vehicular Access)

Required Equipment

There are no requirements for mandatory equipment in Malta.

Recommended Equipment:

Emergency stop sign

Winter Tires, Studded Tires, Chains

	Using winter tires in Malta is not mandatory.
	The use of chains is not regulated. However, there is no prohibition on their use.
	The use of studded tires is not regulated.