Rules for Driving in Jacksonville

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

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Jacksonville

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

Drink Driving in Jacksonville

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Jacksonville

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