| Speed Limit on Motorways | |
| Speed Limit on Open Roads | - Single carriageways - 96kmh (60mph)
Dual carriageways – 112kmh (70mph)
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| Speed Limit in Towns | - 8kmh (30mph) unless signed
- There are some urban areas and around schools where there is a speed limit of 32kmh (20mph)
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| Alcohol Limit | - 80mg of alcohol in the bloodstream
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| Road Tolls | - Tolls are charged on some motorways
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| Use of Mobile Phone Whilst Driving | - It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving
- The only way for motorists to talk and drive is to use a hands free set
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| On the Spot Fines | - Police and Traffic Wardens (local officials) have the ability to issue on the spot fines for traffic and motoring offences
- Business drivers using a vehicle for work and carrying a passenger must not smoke in cars as part of the new smoking ban in public places laws being enforced in the UK during 2007 – National has applied a fleet-wide ban on smoking in all its vehicles to help its customers adhere to this law
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| Seat Belts | - All drivers and passengers in private cars must wear seat belts
- Children under three are not allowed in the front of the vehicle unless appropriate child restraint is fitted
- All children between 3-12 years and under 1.5 metres must use appropriate restraint or seat belt in front or rear seat
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| Traffic Light Regulations | - Red - stop
- Red and Amber together - get ready, but don't go
- Green - go if the way is clear
- Amber - stop unless you have crossed the line or it would be dangerous to stop
- A Green Arrow - you may proceed in that direction regardless of other lights
- Flashing red lights (e.g. level crossings, fire stations) - You must stop
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| Rush Hour in Built Up Areas | - 0630 – 0900hrs Monday to Friday
- 1630 – 1900hrs Monday to Friday
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| Fuel | - Fuel stations generally tend to open 0700 - 2200hrs
- Fuel stations along motorways tend to be open 24hrs
- Major credit cards are accepted in the vast majority of the fuel stations across the UK
- Lead Replacement unleaded petrol and diesel are available
- LPG is also available but less widely so
- It is permitted to carry petrol in a can
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| Parking Advice | - Parking in and around city and town centres is mostly controlled by parking meters or pay and display car parks
- Motorists must purchase a ticket and display in the car before leaving the vehicle
- There is also a range of park and ride facilities in some large city centres helping to keep congestion and traffic to a minimum
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