Rules for Driving in Cape Town

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

 
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Basic road rules for Cape Town, South Africa

  • In Cape Town, always drive on the left.
  • Do not exceed Cape Town speed limits.
  • Do not drink and drive in Cape Town.
  • Keep a safe distance between cars when driving in Cape Town.
  • It's illegal to use mobile phones when driving in Cape Town.
  • It's illegal to drive without your seat belt in Cape Town.

    • General safety tips for driving in Cape Town

  • Check your car has enough oil and water, each day of your Cape Town car hire.
  • Check that indicators and lights work before you drive.
  • In Cape Town, always drive with your doors locked and the windows closed.
  • If approached by a stranger in Cape Town, never open your windows completely.
  • Never pick up strangers and hitchhikers in Cape Town.
  • In Cape Town, pack anything of value in the boot of your vehicle.
  • Avoid travelling at night in Cape Town.

    • Driving Off road around Cape Town: Safari driving

  • If you hire a 4x4 in Cape Town, use four-wheel drive appropriately in Cape Town i.e. when going off road near Cape Town!
  • Speed is the main cause of accidents on Cape Town gravel roads. When driving off road in Cape Town, don't go faster than 40mph.
  • Observe and obey all Cape Town nature reserve rules.
  • Observe and obey roadside signs in Cape Town.
  • Never feed animals from your car in Cape Town.
  • Watch out for animals when driving off road near Cape Town, especially when driving on safari around Cape Town.
  • In wet or dusty conditions around Cape Town, switch on your headlights to increase your visibility.

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