Rules for Driving in Detroit

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

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Detroit

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

Drink Driving in Detroit

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Detroit

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