Rules for Driving in Los Angeles

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

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Los Angeles

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

Drink Driving in Los Angeles

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Los Angeles

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