Uninsured travelers who require medical care overseas often face extreme difficulties, whereas travelers who have purchased overseas medical insurance have, when a medical emergency occurs, found it life-saving. When consulting with your insurer prior to your trip, ascertain whether payment will be made to the overseas healthcare provider or whether you will be reimbursed later for expenses you incur. Some insurance policies also include coverage for psychiatric treatment and for disposition of remains in the event of death. While in a foreign country, U.S. citizens may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. The information below concerning Trinidad and Tobago is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance.
Rental cars are available.
The driver and front-seat passenger are required to wear seatbelts. Cars may be stopped and drivers fined solely for this offense. There are no special child restraint requirements. Trinidadian drivers are generally courteous and will often stop to let traffic from side streets enter or cross, but there are speeders on the highways. Attentive defensive driving is strongly encouraged.