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Roads Open, Buses Off: What Last Night's Unrest Means for Motorists

Roads Open, Buses Off: What Last Night's Unrest Means for Motorists

Mauritius woke up on Tuesday 13 October to closed schools, a silent Metro Express and buses parked in their depots. After a night of clashes in several parts of the island, anyone with a car had a way to work. Many without one were left stranded. Here is what drivers need to know today.This information is correct as of Tuesday morning. The situation is moving quickly, so check official updates before you set off.What happened overnightTensions had been building

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Driving Under Curfew: A Practical Guide for Mauritian Motorists
A curfew changes the rhythm of daily life almost overnight. For anyone who relies on a car to get to work, collect the children or make a late pharmacy run, it means rethinking routines that usually take no thought at all. Here is how to manage it calmly and stay on the right side of the law.Know the rulesEvery curfew order sets out its hours, the areas it covers and who is exempt. These details can change from one
October 14, 2026
Car ownership
Is Your Car Covered If It's Damaged in a Riot?
Monday night's unrest on 12 October left more than broken glass behind. Vehicles were set alight in Barkly and elsewhere, and plenty of owners woke on Tuesday to a scorched or dented car and one urgent question: will my insurance pay?The honest answer depends on two things. The type of cover you hold, and the small print inside it.Third party: your car is on its ownUnder the Road Traffic Act, every vehicle on Mauritian roads must carry at least
October 14, 2026
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The Roadblock Lottery: Why One in Four Drivers Lost This Weekend
If you were out on the roads between Saturday 3 and Monday 5 October, there is a good chance you met a police checkpoint. Operation "Weekend Crackdown" was the first major island-wide operation since the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2026 came into force on the night of 29 to 30 September, and the numbers suggest the police intend to make the new law felt.The Weekend in NumbersFrom 6am on Saturday to 6am on Monday, officers checked 8,255 vehicles across the island. Of those, 2,063 resulted in
October 06, 2026
Guides
Skip the Queue: Traffic Fines Go Online From 30 October
Few things sour a morning quite like a Fixed Penalty Notice. Until now, settling one has usually meant taking time off, finding parking and joining a queue. From 30 October 2026, for many minor offences, you will be able to pay from your phone instead.What Has Been ApprovedAt its meeting on Friday 2 October, Cabinet approved the promulgation of the Road Traffic (Amendment of Schedule) (No. 3) Regulations 2026. The new regulations allow fixed fines for road traffic offences that do not carry penalty
October 06, 2026
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The Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2026: What Has Changed and What It Means for You
When we last covered this, the new road traffic measures were still proposals. They are now law.The Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2026 was passed by the National Assembly on 1 September 2026, and most of its provisions came into force at midnight on 29 September. Land Transport Minister Osman Mahomed set out the details at a press conference in Port Louis the day before.Not everything applies yet. Some measures are live now, others follow later. Here is what you need to know,
September 30, 2026
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Up, Down or Holding? The Honest Outlook for Fuel Prices
Scroll through the local press this month and you could be forgiven for bracing yourself at the pump. Headlines have warned of another maximum increase, with talk of the litre going well beyond Rs 75. Then, this week, oil prices dipped on news of talks between the United States and Iran.So which is it? A fresh shock, or relief on the way? The honest answer sits somewhere in between, and it matters for how you plan your motoring budget.A
September 23, 2026
Guides
Speed Limits and Drink-Driving Limits in Mauritius: A Quick Guide for Drivers
Knowing the limits on Mauritian roads is the simplest way to stay safe, avoid a fine and keep your licence. Speed limits in Mauritius range from 40 km/h in towns and villages to 110 km/h on the motorway, and the drink-driving limit is one of the strictest in the region. Here is what every driver on the island needs to know.What are the speed limits on Mauritian roads?Limits vary by road type. These are the general figures drivers
September 19, 2026
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KOREK! What the Government's New App Means for Motorists
Mauritius now has a single digital gateway to public services, and the first thing it does for motorists is put your driving record in your pocket. KOREK! is the rebranded MauPass app, relaunched as a national super app that will bring government services under one login. The digital penalty point system was among the first services to go live. Here is how it works for Mauritian motorists.Your points, in real timeOnce you sign in with MauPass, drivers aged 18 and
September 09, 2026
Guides
Never Miss the Right Vehicle: Set Up Email Alerts
New listings are added to AutoCloud.mu every day, and the good ones often go fast. Email Alerts do the searching for you. Tell us what you are after once, whether that is a car, motorbike, utility vehicle or boat, and we will email you the moment a matching listing lands on the site. Here is how to set one up in under a minute.Step 1: Search for your ideal vehicleBrowse to the listings and use the Filters panel on
September 03, 2026
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Tougher Fines, New Offences: What the 2026 Road Traffic Bill Means for Drivers
Mauritius is about to overhaul how it punishes dangerous and careless driving. The Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill (No. XV of 2026), tabled by Minister of Land Transport Osman Mahomed with an explanatory memorandum dated 28 August 2026, sharpens penalties across the board and creates new offences that will touch almost every driver on the island.Here is what stands out.Fines That Now Reach Rs 1 MillionThe heaviest measure targets a new offence: causing the death of another person while driving without a valid
September 01, 2026
Reviews
Why Do Some Boats Carry So Many Engines? The Real Reason Is Not Speed
At first glance, a boat with five outboard engines bolted to the transom looks like pure showing off. You would assume it is all about going fast. It is not. The real reasons are far more practical, and once you understand them, five engines starts to make complete sense.The 600 horsepower ceilingSingle outboard engines hit a hard limit. Right now you cannot buy a single outboard bigger than 600 horsepower anywhere in the world. The most powerful in production is the
August 26, 2026
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Petrol Prices Climb Again: The 14 August 2026 Increase at a Glance
If your last fill-up felt pricier, you were not imagining it. From 14 August 2026, petrol has gone up again. Here are the key takeaways for Mauritian motorists.What Has ChangedPetrol (Mogas) has risen from Rs 64.25 to Rs 70.65 per litre, an increase of Rs 6.40, or just under 10 per cent. Diesel has been held steady at Rs 71.25, sparing buses, hauliers and bakeries a second blow. In real terms, a full tank now costs roughly Rs 256 to Rs 416 more depending on its size, and
August 14, 2026
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A Market Under Pressure: Why Fewer Mauritians Are Buying Cars in 2026
The new car market continues to lose momentum, and the figures for the first seven months of 2026 suggest the slowdown is now settling in. What the numbers also make clear is that this is not a new-car story alone. The imported vehicle segment is under even greater strain.A quick note on terms. Mauritius's car market runs across three broad segments: brand new vehicles, imported vehicles brought in largely as reconditioned units by specialist dealers, and locally pre-owned cars that
August 12, 2026
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Strong Demand, Deeper Choice: Mauritius's Automotive Market Mid-2026
Mauritius keeps adding vehicles to its roads, and the latest numbers show no sign of a slowdown. At the end of June 2026, the island counted 761,531 registered vehicles, up from 746,961 at the close of 2025. That is 14,570 extra vehicles in just six months, a rise of 2%.It sounds like a small percentage, but the pace matters. Registrations reached 756,673 by April 2026, so most of that growth landed in the first half of the year. Add up six months at this rate and the
August 04, 2026
Car ownership
The Diminishing Returns of Speeding
Speeding feels like it saves real time. It usually does not. Once you do the maths, the extra 20 km/h you fight for at the top of the dial buys you almost nothing, while the risk and the fuel bill climb hard. Here is the proof.The problem is your speedometerA speedometer shows speed in even steps, so 100 km/h looks twice as useful as 50 km/h. It is not. What you actually care about is arrival time, and arrival
July 29, 2026

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