Drivers and front seat passengers are required to wear seat belts. There are no laws regarding child safety seats. The Seychelles Ministry of Health operates an ambulance service on the islands of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue that can be summoned by dialing 999. Assistance on the more remote islands is limited. Public transportation by bus is good, but tends to be crowded during rush hours, and usually requires several transfers to reach a desired destination.
Taxis are also available.
The Seychelles customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning the temporary import to or export from the Seychelles of items such as firearms, spear-fishing equipment, and fruits and vegetables. Warm-blooded animals must undergo a minimum quarantine period of six months. It is advisable to contact the Permanent Mission of the Seychelles to the United Nations in the United States for specific information regarding customs requirements. 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 United States and may not afford the protections available to the individual under U.S. law. Penalties for breaking the law can be more severe than in the United States for similar offenses.