Drive safe



Local Knowledge

Speed Limit on Motorways
  • 120kmh (74mph)
Speed Limit on Open Roads
  • 80kmh (49mph) varies (signposted)
Speed Limit in Towns
  • 50kmh (31mph) varies (signposted)
Alcohol Limit
  • Up to 0.03% of alcohol in the bloodstream
Road Tolls
  • Very few
  • Cost varies
Use of Mobile Phone Whilst Driving
  • It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving
  • It is legal to use a hands free unit
On the Spot Fines
  • On the spot fines are issued by police officials and an official receipt should always be obtained
Seat Belts
  • Compulsory for front and rear seated passengers if already fitted
  • Children under the age of 12 years are not permitted to travel in the front of the vehicle
  • Children under the age of 12 years and if seated in the back must also use appropriate child seat if fitted
Traffic Light Regulations
  • Red-Stop
  • Amber – Slow Down
  • Green - Go
Rush Hour in Built Up Areas
  • 0800 – 0900hrs
  • 1400 – 1700hrs
Fuel
  • Unleaded (95 octane) petrol available
  • Super (98 octane) petrol available
  • Diesel petrol D2 available
  • Euro Diesel petrol available
  • Petrol in a can is NOT permitted
  • Payment can be made by cash or credit card.
  • American express is accepted (AMEX)
Parking Advice
  • Parking is allowed on the right hand side of the road and only where signposted
  • In the cities, there are many fee-paying car parks