Rules for Driving in Darwin

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Darwin

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

Drink Driving in Darwin

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

Quick guide to driving your Darwin hire car

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