Drive safe



Road Rules

  • Vehicles drive on the left hand side of the road
  • A maximum speed limit of 80km/hr on gravel roads and 120km/hr on tarmac roads
  • Headlights should be switched on at dawn, just before sunrise and may be switched off at full light of day
  • Lights must be switched on at dusk, just before sunset and must remain on during night driving
  • Lights must be switched on when driving in dust
  • A recommended safe following distance from the vehicle in front is the distance of approximately 4 average sized vehicles
  • Always have your driving licence with you whilst driving and it is compulsory to carry translation if your driving licence is not in english
  • On a one-way road you may drive on the left and right side of the road
  • A Traffic Officer’s instructions always takes precedence over a road sign or rule of the road
  • You may not stop on freeways/highways unless you are instructed to do so by a Traffic Officer or for reasons beyond your control
  • Where a road is divided by a painted or physical barrier, always stay on the left of the division. Cross this type of division only at an opening or space specifically indicated for this purpose
  • At a roundabout you must give way to all traffic approaching from the right, unless there is a road sign or traffic officer instructing otherwise