| Speed Limit on Motorways | |
| Speed Limit on Open Roads | |
| Speed Limit in Towns | |
| Alcohol Limit | - 0.5mg of alcohol in the bloodstream
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| Road Tolls | - Tolls are charged on selected main motorways
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| Use of Mobile Phone Whilst Driving | - It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving
- Only permitted if using hand free equipment
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| On the Spot Fines | - On the spot fines may be imposed by a police official, but as a rule they are not allowed to collect payment
- Payment must be made at a police station
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| Seat Belts | - Compulsory for front and rear seat passengers where fitted
- Children under 12 years are not permitted to sit in the front of the vehicle unless an appropriate child restraint seat is fitted
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| Traffic Light Regulations | - Red- Stop
- Amber – Slow down
- Green – Go
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| Rush Hour in Built Up Areas | - Reykjavík only
- 0730-0900hrs
- 1630-1800hrs
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| Fuel | - Many of the larger fuel stations are open 24 hrs and others in more rural areas are open between 0700hrs and 2100hrs
- Weekend opening hours tend to be limited
- Some of the larger fuel stations have pumps which accept cash
- Leaded petrol is NOT widely available
- Unleaded super octane contains additives that make it suitable for cars not converted to using unleaded petrol
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| Parking Advice | - Finding an empty parking space should not be a problem
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