Rules for Driving in Greymouth

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Greymouth

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

Drink Driving in Greymouth

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

Quick guide to driving your Greymouth hire car

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

    • Greymouth Driving Restrictions for New Zealand

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

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