Editing Transport in Bermuda (section)

==Private cars and taxis==
Cars were not allowed in Bermuda until 1946. Today, Bermuda has a large number of private cars, almost one for every two inhabitants; however, only residents are allowed to drive them. This is largely because, with close to 300,000 visitors a year, allowing [[car rental]] on one of the world's most densely populated islands would quickly bring traffic to a [[traffic jam|standstill]], as well as bankrupt the island's taxi industry. Car prices are much higher than in the United States, Canada, and Europe, due to heavy import duties, and residents are also limited to one car per household. The size of cars is also restricted (due to the narrow and winding roads on Bermuda), meaning that many models popular in the United States, Canada, and Europe are not available in Bermuda. Only the [[Governor of Bermuda|Governor]] and [[Premier of Bermuda|Premier]] are exempt from these restrictions.

Visitors may only rent small two-seat electric cars or low-power motor scooters; there are no other rental vehicles available; they may also use the extensive public bus system, or take taxis. The highest speed limit anywhere on the island is 35&nbsp;km/h (approximately 22&nbsp;mph), and it is lower in built-up and other congested areas.