Rules for Driving in Sarasota

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

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Sarasota

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

Drink Driving in Sarasota

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Sarasota

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