Rules for Driving in East London

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

 
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Basic road rules for East London, South Africa

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

    • General safety tips for driving in East London

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

    • Driving Off road around East London: Safari driving

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

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