Rules for Driving in Cairns

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Cairns

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

Drink Driving in Cairns

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

Quick guide to driving your Cairns hire car

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