Rules for Driving in Adelaide

Make sure you check out the rules and stay safe driving in Adelaide.

 
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Stay safe and on the right side of the law in Adelaide with our useful guide to the "dos and don'ts" of Adelaide car hire.

Mostly, driving in Adelaide is the same as Britain; be careful in Adelaide, and obey the law.

Speed Limits in Adelaide

On motorways around Adelaide, speed limits are between 100 and 110 kph. In Adelaide itself, speed limits are around 50kph. Speed limits in Adelaide are posted along the side of all roads. In Adelaide if you break the speed limit, the Adelaide police can fine you on the spot.

Drink Driving in Adelaide

Drink driving is a serious offence in Adelaide, and conviction results in a fine and prison. In Adelaide, you can have some alcohol before driving in Adelaide, but you shouldn't drink before driving. If you crash in Adelaide whilst under the influence, your insurance won't be valid.

Quick guide to driving your Adelaide hire car

  • In Adelaide, drive on the left, and overtake on the right. In Adelaide, "undertaking" is a traffic offence, and is punished with a fine.
  • In Adelaide you must always wear a seat belt while driving in Adelaide.
  • In Adelaide if you approach a set of traffic lights on red in Adelaide, you can turn right if the traffic is clear.
  • Always keep some change in the car for toll roads in Adelaide.
  • Speed limits and distances on signs in Adelaide are in km, and petrol is sold in litres at all Adelaide fuel stations.
  • Always signal left when leaving a roundabout in Adelaide
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