Economy Car Hire Ltd
Online Quote Destinations Travel Info Travel Info Contact Us Help My Bookings
HACKER SAFE certified sites prevent over 99.9% of hacker crime.
      
Customer Comments

UK Flag Locations Travel Guide Driving Guide Get a Quote

Guide to Driving in the UK

IMPORTANT
Drink Driving Limit in the UK
80mg alcohol per 100ml blood.

UK Speed Limits
KPH
MPH
Motorways
112
70
Open Roads
96
60
Built Up Area
48/64
30/40

As with driving in any country, getting around the United Kingdom by car opens up a new way to experience it, giving you the freedom to get around at your own pace to see the places of your choice.

The motorways link all of the major cities and smaller road networks link the smaller towns and villages. Care should be taken on the smaller roads in the countryside, farm animals and slow-moving vehicles can be a hazard and the limited space on these roads can make it difficult to pass oncoming traffic.

Toll roads in the UK include the M6 motorway, plus some of the major bridges and tunnels. There are also tolls on larger bridges in the UK. In the south the most notable is the Dartford Tunnel and Queen Elizabeth Bridge which crosses the Thames.

In the UK, speed cameras are in use on all busy traffic routes. Ensure you keep to limits as you will be liable for anything from a fine or points on your licence to a complete ban if you are caught speeding. Speed limits in the UK are measured in MPH (Miles per Hour).

Essential Information

  • Traffic travels on the left.

  • The minimum driving age is 17 yrs.

  • Seat belts are compulsory in front and rear seats.

  • It is illegal to use a mobile phone when driving.

  • Keep your speed down as speeding fines can be high.

  • If travelling with children, make sure that you are using the correct child seat. More information can be found on the following link, child seat regulations in the UK.

  • Be aware that you may encounter very steep roads in some areas of the Lake District, Scotland, Northumberland, Derbyshire, Yorkshire and Wales. When driving in these areas, ensure that you are in a low gear and drive steadily up steep inclines.


Parking
Parking is controlled by single and double yellow lines. Cars parked illegally may be towed away, so always check the parking restrictions before parking and leaving your vehicle.

Economy Car Hire Ltd shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or organisation with respect to any loss or damage arising from information or the use of information within this website.

Economy Car Hire Ltd has taken considerable care in preparing information and materials which are displayed in its website. However, Economy Car Hire Ltd is unable to provide any warranty concerning the accuracy or completeness of any information contained herein.

economy car hire, economy car rental, car rentals, lowcost car hire, car hire Spain, car hire Portugal, car hire Italy, car rental Spain, car rental Portugal, car rental Italy
  Privacy Policy  Terms & Conditions