Rules for Driving in Cleveland

Stay safe in your Cleveland car hire with our guide to the rules for driving in Cleveland.

 
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Stay safe and on the right side of the law in Cleveland with our useful guide to the “dos and don’ts” of Cleveland car hire.

Driving in Cleveland is exactly the same as in Britain; be careful in Cleveland, and obey the law.

The biggest difference between driving in Cleveland and in Britain is the fact that people in Cleveland drive on the "wrong" side of the road. In Cleveland, for the first couple of miles of Cleveland car hire this can feel strange, so stick to quiet Cleveland roads until you're used to it.

Most people arrange automatic car hire in Cleveland, as not using the gears makes driving easier in Cleveland.

Speed Limits in Cleveland

On Interstate roads around Cleveland, speed limits are between 55 and 75 mph. In Cleveland itself, speed limits are around 45mph. Speed limits in Cleveland are posted along the side of all roads. In Cleveland if you break the speed limit, the Cleveland police can fine you on the spot.

Drink Driving in Cleveland

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Cleveland

  • In Cleveland, drive on the right, and overtake on the left. In Cleveland, "undertaking" is a traffic offence, and is punished with a fine.
  • If in Cleveland you see a school bus stop in Cleveland to pick up or drop off, wait for it to continue before passing.
  • In Cleveland you must always wear a seat belt while driving in Cleveland.
  • When approaching a junction on an Interstate near Cleveland, don't slow down until you have entered the "deceleration lane".
  • In Cleveland if you approach a set of traffic lights on red in Cleveland, you can turn right if the traffic is clear.
  • Speed limits and distances on signs in Cleveland are in miles, and petrol is sold in gallons at all Cleveland fuel stations.
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