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Car Hire South Africa Advice
Choosing to rent a car in South Africa is not a hard decision as public transport links are not the best. There are also plenty of other reasons why hiring a car in South Africa is beneficial. In this guide, we will explore some of the rules of driving on the road in South Africa.
Driving Laws in South Africa
All full valid drivers’ licenses are accepted in South Africa as long as they contain a photograph, signature and the license is printed in English.
Some car hire companies may only accept your hire request if you have a full International license. You will be informed before you hire the car.
You drive on the left hand side of the road in South Africa, and all cars are right hand drive.
All speed limits and distances are marked in kilometres.
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Speed Limits in South Africa
Remember, this is just a guide, and you should always check all the signposts, which signal the maximum speed in KM/H.
Motorways: 120 km/h
Rural roads: 100 km/h.
Urban roads: 60 km/h.
Alcohol Limits in South Africa
South African drink driving limits are 0.05, which is lower than the UK (0.08). This measurement is taken when you are pulled over, and if you are found to be over the limit then you may be arrested, and your car could be seized.
