Rules for Driving in Dunedin

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Dunedin

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

Drink Driving in Dunedin

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

Quick guide to driving your Dunedin hire car

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

    • Dunedin Driving Restrictions for New Zealand

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

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