Rules for Driving in Minneapolis St Paul

Stay safe in your Minneapolis St Paul car hire with our guide to the rules for driving in Minneapolis St Paul.

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Minneapolis St Paul

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

Drink Driving in Minneapolis St Paul

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Minneapolis St Paul

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