| Speed Limit on Motorways | |
| Speed Limit on Open Roads | - 120kmh (75mph)
- On secondary (rural) roads it is 80 -100kmh (60mph)
- Municipal/Urban Roads – 60kmh
- Provincial Roads – between 60 – 80kmh
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| Speed Limit in Towns | - 60kmh (35mph) unless otherwise indicated
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| Alcohol Limit | - 0.08% alcohol in the bloodstream
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| Road Tolls | - There are a number of roads with tolls throughout South Africa as many of the roads have been invested in privately
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| Use of Mobile Phone Whilst Driving | - It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving
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| On the Spot Fines | - Traffic fines for traffic violations may be paid at a Magistrate’s Court, Traffic Dept or nearest Police Station where an official receipt will be issued
- If you are issued with a citation for any traffic violation, you are not required to pay over any amount of cash directly to the Officer
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| Seat Belts | - Front and rear seated occupants must wear seatbelts
- It is recommended that all children are to wear seatbelts and that Infants are properly secured in a Child Safety seat
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| Traffic Light Regulations | - Red – Stop
- Amber – Slow down
- Green – Go
- Traffic Light out of order or Red light Flashing, approach as four way Stop
- Most traffic lights are regulated by camera
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| Fuel | - Fuel stations (also called 'garages') are widespread across South Africa's cities and national roads
- Generally all “garages” are open 24hrs and accept cash as payment only
- These become more sparse as drivers travel through neighbouring countries
- Leaded and unleaded fuels are available
- Fuel prices are regulated by the government and are roughly the same price at all petrol-stations
- Petrol attendants provide Service at petrol stations. Tipping is at your own discretion
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| Rush Hour in Built Up Areas | - Avoid peak hour traffic in most built up areas
- 0700 – 0900hrs
- 1600 – 1800hrs
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| Parking Advice | - Parking must always be done with the front of the car facing in the direction of the traffic flow, on the nearside of the road
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