Rules for Driving in Johannesburg

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

In Johannesburg, always drive on the left.

Do not exceed Johannesburg speed limits.

Do not drink and drive in Johannesburg.

Keep a safe distance between cars when driving in Johannesburg.

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

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

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

Check that indicators and lights work before you drive.

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

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

Never pick up strangers and hitchhikers in Johannesburg.

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

Avoid travelling at night in Johannesburg.

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

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

Observe and obey all Johannesburg nature reserve rules.

Observe and obey roadside signs in Johannesburg.

Never feed animals from your car in Johannesburg.

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

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