Rules for Driving in Seattle

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

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Seattle

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

Drink Driving in Seattle

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Seattle

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