Jersey Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Jersey
999 / 112
General Emergency
999
Police
999
Ambulance / Medical
999
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Saint Helier
Currency
GBP / JEP (£)
Official Language
English & French (Jèrriais)
Country Code
+44 1534
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Jersey
Urban / City
—
Rural
64 km/h (40 mph Insel-Höchstlimit)
Highway
64 km/h (Green Lanes 24 km/h)
Alcohol Limit
0,8 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No toll information
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5–10% customary
- DO Drive on the left and note the island-wide 40 mph (64 km/h) speed limit.
- DO Give priority to cyclists and walkers on designated Green Lanes (max 15 mph).
- DO Join a guided seabed walk at low tide to Seymour Tower.
- DON'T Never walk far onto tidal flats without checking tide tables (extreme tidal rise).
- DON'T Do not park without displaying a valid PayCard or using PayByPhone.
- DON'T Do not confuse Jersey Pounds with Euros.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type G (230V / 50Hz) – British 3-pin plug.
Tap Water: High-quality, clean tap water safe for drinking.
Insider Tip: Explore Mont Orgueil Castle in Gorey and savor genuine Jersey Royal new potatoes with local butter.
