Rules for Driving in Hobart

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Hobart

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

Drink Driving in Hobart

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

Quick guide to driving your Hobart hire car

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