North and Central America and Caribbean

Following any traffic accident you should normally wait for the police to arrive.

 

If you become involved in a road accident where another person is badly injured, you may be held in custody for a period regardless of culpability.  You should seek legal assistance immediately and inform the Embassy in Guatemala.  Ensure that you take full details of the other driver (who may not be insured), and do not only rely on the vehicle’s numberplate.

British nationals should in particular avoid Tegucigalpa airport. This is because President Zelaya has stated that he plans to return on Sunday 5 July and the airport has been closed as a consequence, and is the scene of protests. As a result air traffic to/from Honduras has been severely disrupted and passengers should contact their airline before travelling. We are monitoring the situation closely. We advise all British nationals in Honduras to keep abreast of the situation by monitoring local media and the FCO's Travel Advice.

For more general information for different types of travellers see our Your trip page.