Rules for Driving in Rotorua

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Rotorua

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

Drink Driving in Rotorua

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

Quick guide to driving your Rotorua hire car

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

    • Rotorua Driving Restrictions for New Zealand

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

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