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| Speed Limit on Open Roads | |
| Speed Limit in Towns | |
| Alcohol Limit | - Laws against driving under the influence of alcohol are strict and follow a policy of zero tolerance
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| Road Tolls | - A Highway sticker must be bought for using highways M1, M3, M5, M6, M7
- They can be bought at petrol stations near the highways
- Stickers are available in 4 days, 10 days, monthly and yearly versions
- Price of the 4 days sticker may be different in the high and low season (high season from 1st April until 30th September)
- Always keep the receipt for the sticker as the Highway Control may ask for it
- Sticker must be affixed to the front windscreen
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| Use of Mobile Phone Whilst Driving | - It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving
- Drivers may only use a built-in mobile phone with speaker during driving
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| On the Spot Fines | - On the spot fines are issued and may be paid on the spot to police, or they can be paid within 30 days at the bank by cheque
- Credit cards are not accepted
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| Seat Belts | - The use of seat belts is compulsory for both front and back-seat passengers
- Children under the age of 12 years and under 150cm tall are permitted to sit in the front seat provided they are seated in a child seat
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| Traffic Light Regulations | - Red – Stop
- Amber – Slow down
- Green – Go
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| Rush Hour in Built Up Areas | - Budapest: 0700-1000hrs and 1600-1900hrs
- Other cities may vary
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| Fuel | - Fuel stations are open Mon – Fri 0600 – 2000hrs
- Most of multinational stations are open 24hrs a day
- All the multinational companies, except ÖMV, buy petrol from the Hungarian Oil Company (MOL); so the prices are almost the same everywhere
- You can find an air pump, a shop and a rest room by all stations; and there is a restaurant in conjunction with most stations
- Unleaded petrol and diesel are available everywhere, and credit cards are accepted
- Octane ratings are always indicated
- Diesel oil and liquid gas (LPG) are also available
- If an attendant fills your car, it is common to give a tip
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| Parking Advice | - Budapest town centre is closed to traffic
- Vehicles must be parked on the right hand side and following the flow of traffic unless the road is one way
- A parking ticket must be bought if parking in controlled areas
- Parking receipts must be put on the dashboard behind the windscreen and easy to read from outside
- Downtown areas are usually controlled
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