Valuables left on beaches or locked in rental cars are subject to theft. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport overseas should be reported to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Criminal penalties for possession, use, and dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail sentences and fines. The roads in the French West Indies are the best in the Eastern Caribbean. Both Martinique and Guadeloupe have some four lane highways.
Roads are well paved and well maintained.
Traffic safety is enforced by police. However, in Martinique and Guadeloupe there is a high volume of traffic. Both tourist offices have English speaking assistants. Hospitals and police stations generally have English speakers available. The roads in French Guiana are good.