Road safety in Malta

Cheryl · 2025-07-16T06:42:29+02:00

Explore road safety in Malta with practical tips for expats on navigating traffic, enforcing rules, and child safety. Share your experiences today!

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator16 July 2025 04:42:29

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Hello everyone,

Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Malta as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Malta, whether driving, cycling or just crossing the street.

Are traffic rules strictly respected or enforced in Malta?

Are there any unspoken rules, unexpected habits or regulations that you had to adapt to?

Are the roads safe and well-maintained?

Are there specific times of day, weather conditions, or seasons that make driving more dangerous?

If you have children, do you feel comfortable letting them travel alone on local roads, whether on foot, by bike, or motorbike?

What are your tips or advice to stay safe on the roads in Malta?

Share your insights and experience.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
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superluigis New member

Member since 11 April 2017

superluigisNew member21 July 2025 12:10:29

superluigis New member

Member since 11 April 2017

superluigisNew member21 July 2025 12:10:58

@superluigis As a pedestrian , you better watch out while walking on the roads or even in the towns you can be run over by one of these maltese drivers, no kidding

GozoMo Malta Expert

Member since 29 September 2015

GozoMoMalta Expert22 July 2025 07:26:29

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Driving standards here are poor, drive in the middle of the roads, don't signal and double park even outside the police station.聽 You have to be careful using the crossings as a pedestrian, quite often you are ignored.聽 We were both

nearly ran over crossing one although the driver was very apologetic.聽 The roads in Gozo are in a bad state not many nice smooth ones.