Rules for Driving in Daytona Beach

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

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Daytona Beach

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

Drink Driving in Daytona Beach

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Daytona Beach

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