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South Africa Driving Tips

South Africa is a large country that offers attractions like Cape Town in the southwest, Durban on the East coast and Johannesburg and Pertoria in the north. Once you are out of town you can drive a great distance without seeing a fuel station. Traffic travels on the left hand side and overtaking on the right hand side. Fuel stations in South Africa are open 7 days a week from 7 am to 7 pm with some of them opened for 24 hours. There are no toll highways in South Africa and parking can be a problem in the major cities, parking garages are an excellent idea if you can find one with space available.

The minimum age for driving in South Africa is 18 years but if you legally possess a licence and still if you are below the age of 18 you will be fined. A home country licence is recognised by this country and you need to carry your driving licence, registration paper, insurance certificates and proof of ownership along with your passport while driving and should submit when asked.

The speed limit in South Africa in the city is 37 mph to 60 kph and on the highways it is 74 mph to 120 kph and heavy fines are enforced on the spot for overspeeding. For renting a car you must be atleast 20 years of age and have held a licence for one year. Seat belts are mandatory both in the front and the rear and children are to be seated in the rear seat with their seat belt fastened.

It is advisable not to drive in the dark and in the wet and windy weather and if possible stop and wait for the weather to settle down. Consumption of alcohol while driving is regarded as a severe crime and heavily penalised for the same, the limit of blood alcohol is as low as 0.05 %.

Speed limit in South Africa Roads:

Speed limit in the town 37 mph to 60 kph

Speed limit on the highways 74 mph to 120 kph

Blood Alcohol limit in South Africa:

In South Africa blood alcohol limit is as low as 0.05%.

Emergency Service Phone Numbers in South Africa:

Police Service 10111

Fire Brigade 1022

Ambulance service 10222

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