Taxi transport in Barbados

Barbados has 1,600 km of road, of which all are paved. In 2010, an assessment released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) of the United Kingdom, ranked Barbados 6th in the world, and the top spot in the Western Hemisphere for road network density. Driving in Barbados is on the left-hand side of the road, just as in almost every other Commonwealth countries. The national speed limit is generally 60 km/h (37 mph) on minor roads and 80 km/h (55 mph) on the highways, however in certain areas the speed limit may be lowered. Lower speed areas will be posted. Barbados has a very good highway system. Known by name are the ABC Highway (Adams/Barrow/Cummins) and Spring Garden Highway, which is part of the annual Grand Kadooment Day celebrations route. Other highways are known by numbers 1 to 8. Roundabouts are common in Barbados. Many are 2-lane roundabouts, vehicles in the roundabout have the right of way. The traffic moves in clockwise direction.