Rules for Driving in Las Vegas

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

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Las Vegas

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

Drink Driving in Las Vegas

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Las Vegas

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