Rules for Driving in Tampa

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

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Tampa

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

Drink Driving in Tampa

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Tampa

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