| Speed Limit on Motorways | - There are no motorways in Malta
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| Speed Limit on Open Roads | |
| Speed Limit in Towns | |
| Alcohol Limit | - 35mg of alcohol in the bloodstream
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| Road Tolls | - There are no toll roads in Malta
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| Use of Mobile Phone Whilst Driving | - It is illegal to use either a hand held mobile phone or hands free device
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| On the Spot Fines | - No on the spot fines are given
- If any motoring or parking offence is committed for which a fine is payable then this will be required to be settled before departure
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| Seat Belts | - Compulsory for front and rear seated passengers
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| Traffic Light Regulations | - Traffic signals are fairly new to the Maltese islands and it is advisable to be extra vigilant when going through a green light – some local drivers do not necessarily adhere to them
- Red – Stop
- Amber – Slow down
- Green – Go
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| Rush Hour in Built Up Areas | - 0800 - 1030hrs
- 1200 -1400hrs
- 1700 - 1900hrs
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| Fuel | - Petrol stations are open 7 days a week on a 24 hour basis
- On Saturdays between 1200hrs and 0759hrs (the following morning) and all day on Sunday the petrol stations operate on a self-service basis
- Credit Cards are not accepted
- Unleaded Super 95/98 and Diesel available
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| Parking Advice | - No Parking / Tow Zones - Double yellow lines indicate that the area is not available for parking
- A car spotted in such areas may be Clamped or Towed away
- Timed Parking Zones - When visiting certain localities in Malta and Gozo watch out for "Timed Parking Zones"
- These are zones where parking is limited to a one hour maximum
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