Rules for Driving in Honolulu

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

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Honolulu

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

Drink Driving in Honolulu

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Honolulu

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