Rules for Driving in Perth

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Perth

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

Drink Driving in Perth

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

Quick guide to driving your Perth hire car

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