Rules for Driving in Napier

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Napier

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

Drink Driving in Napier

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

Quick guide to driving your Napier hire car

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

    • Napier Driving Restrictions for New Zealand

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

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