Rules for Driving in Alice Springs

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Alice Springs

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

Drink Driving in Alice Springs

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

Quick guide to driving your Alice Springs hire car

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