Rules for Driving in Key West

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

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Key West

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

Drink Driving in Key West

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Key West

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