Rules for Driving in Auckland

Make sure you check out the rules and stay safe driving in Auckland.

 
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Stay safe and on the right side of the law in Auckland with our useful guide to the "dos and don'ts" of Auckland car hire.

Mostly, driving in Auckland is the same as Britain; be careful in Auckland, and obey the law.

Speed Limits in Auckland

On motorways around Auckland, speed limits are 100kph. In Auckland itself, speed limits are 50kph. Speed limits in Auckland are posted along the side of all roads. In Auckland if you break the speed limit, the Auckland police can fine you on the spot.

Drink Driving in Auckland

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

Quick guide to driving your Auckland hire car

  • In Auckland, drive on the left, and overtake on the right. In Auckland, "undertaking" is a traffic offence, and is punished with a fine.
  • In Auckland you must always wear a seat belt while driving in Auckland.
  • Always keep some change in the car for toll roads in Auckland.
  • Speed limits and distances on signs in Auckland are in km, and petrol is sold in litres at all Auckland fuel stations.
  • Always signal left when leaving a roundabout in Auckland
  • Be aware that the road can change without warning in Auckland from tarmac to shingle surface.
  • In Auckland you cannot overtake when there is a yellow line in the road.

    • Auckland Driving Restrictions for New Zealand

    When renting a car in Auckland, you cannot take it onto the North - South Island Ferry.

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