Rules for Driving in West Palm Beach

Stay safe in your West Palm Beach car hire with our guide to the rules for driving in West Palm Beach.

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in West Palm Beach

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

Drink Driving in West Palm Beach

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

General hints for driving your hire car in West Palm Beach

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