Rules for Driving in Myrtle Beach

Stay safe in your Myrtle Beach car hire with our guide to the rules for driving in Myrtle Beach.

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Myrtle Beach

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

Drink Driving in Myrtle Beach

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Myrtle Beach

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