Rules for Driving in Melbourne

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Melbourne

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

Drink Driving in Melbourne

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

Quick guide to driving your Melbourne hire car

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