Rules for Driving in Kauai Island

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

 
Pick-up
Pick-up Date Time
Drop-off
Drop-off Date Time
Pick-up from
USA Car Hire Partners

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Kauai Island

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

Drink Driving in Kauai Island

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Kauai Island

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