Transport in the Isle of Man

Drivers are limited to 50 miles per hour (80 km/h) in the first full year after passing their driving test (Isle of Man citizens are permitted to start driving at the age of sixteen)[2] and some are not used to having to make progress in the same way as on a larger road network such as that in the UK: even a cautious driver can get from anywhere in the island to anywhere else in no more than sixty minutes.

In an official survey in 2006 the introduction of blanket speed limits was refused by the population,[3] suggesting that a large number appreciate the freedom.

There are seven separate public rail or tram systems on the island: a Reopened 2022, on a shortened route with its western terminus at Broadway.

Jurby remains in Isle of Man Government ownership and is used for motorsport events and, previously, airshows, while Andreas is privately owned and used by a local glider club.

The register is open to all non-commercial aircraft and is intended to be of particular interest to professionally flown corporate operators.

The Isle of Man register comprised 404 merchant ships of 1,000 GT or over at the end of 2017.