Large potholes are common on city streets, and this is especially true during the rainy seasons, approximately mid-November to January and April to June. Travelers should be aware that the rainy seasons can differ from year to year by as much as six weeks. Roads are often not marked with traffic lines. In addition, many main thoroughfares do not have sidewalks, forcing pedestrians, motorcycles and bicycle traffic to share the same space. Police recommend that travelers check with the police station in Albina for the latest safety information.
Most roads are passable for sedans in the dry season.
However, these roads deteriorate rapidly in the rainy season. Interior roads are not lit, nor are there service stations or emergency call boxes. Many bridges in the interior are in various states of repair. For specific information concerning Suriname driving permits, vehicle inspection, road tax and mandatory insurance, please contact the Embassy of Suriname in Washington, D.C. or the Consulate of Suriname in Miami. While consultations to correct the deficiencies are ongoing, Suriname's air carriers currently flying to the United States will be subject to heightened FAA surveillance.