Rules for Driving in Durban

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

In Durban, always drive on the left.

Do not exceed Durban speed limits.

Do not drink and drive in Durban.

Keep a safe distance between cars when driving in Durban.

It's illegal to use mobile phones when driving in Durban.

It's illegal to drive without your seat belt in Durban.

Check your car has enough oil and water, each day of your Durban car hire.

Check that indicators and lights work before you drive.

In Durban, always drive with your doors locked and the windows closed.

If approached by a stranger in Durban, never open your windows completely.

Never pick up strangers and hitchhikers in Durban.

In Durban, pack anything of value in the boot of your vehicle.

Avoid travelling at night in Durban.

If you hire a 4x4 in Durban, use four-wheel drive appropriately in Durban i.e. when going off road near Durban!

Speed is the main cause of accidents on Durban gravel roads. When driving off road in Durban, don't go faster than 40mph.

Observe and obey all Durban nature reserve rules.

Observe and obey roadside signs in Durban.

Never feed animals from your car in Durban.

Watch out for animals when driving off road near Durban, especially when driving on safari around Durban.

In wet or dusty conditions around Durban, switch on your headlights to increase your visibility.