The information below concerning Aruba is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance. Right turns on red are prohibited in Aruba. Local laws require drivers and passengers to wear seat belts and motorcyclists to wear helmets. Although there is a speed limit in Aruba, many times it is not properly enforced. Drivers should be alert at all times for speeding cars, which have caused fatal car accidents.
Buses provide convenient and inexpensive service to and from many hotels and downtown shopping.
Taxis, while expensive, are safe and well regulated. As there are no meters, passengers should verify the price before entering the taxi. Aruba customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning importation into and exportation out of Aruba. It is advisable to contact the Embassy of the Netherlands in Washington or one of the Dutch Consulates in the U.S. for specific information. While in a foreign country, a U.S. citizen is subject to that country's laws and regulations, which sometimes differ significantly from those in the U.S. and may not afford the protections available to the individual under U.S. law.