Rules for Driving in Pittsburgh

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

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Pittsburgh

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

Drink Driving in Pittsburgh

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Pittsburgh

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