Rules for Driving in Fort Lauderdale

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

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Fort Lauderdale

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

Drink Driving in Fort Lauderdale

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Fort Lauderdale

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