Rules for Driving in Salt Lake City

Stay safe in your Salt Lake City car hire with our guide to the rules for driving in Salt Lake City.

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Salt Lake City

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

Drink Driving in Salt Lake City

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Salt Lake City

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