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Worldwide Car HireFor information on driving a car in the following countries, visit these pages:
Austrian Car Rentals - You may not turn
right on red and keep your headlights on at all times, day and night, no matter
if you are in the city or the country.
Car Rentals in Belgium - Non-Roman
script license requires an International Drivers Permit from current country of
residence in combination with a local licence.
Car Rentals in Cyprus - There are
different driving laws in the North and South but, since you cannot drive to the
North, this shouldn't be a problem..
Car Rentals in The
Czech Republic - The Czech Republic has a zero tolerance for
drinking and driving. No blood alcohol is allowed.
Car Rentals in Denmark - Use dipped
headlights when driving at all times, no matter what time of day.
Car Rentals in France - Renting a car in
France is quite easy. There are rental places in practically every town and city
and, in many places, you can have the car rental delivered to you.
Car Rentals in Germany - Germany is
famous for is its great beer but before you decide on that third (or second)
pint, be aware the blood alcohol limit for drivers is .05 mg/ml.
Car Rentals in Greece - Driving laws in
Greece seem more of suggestions to the inhabitants rather than out and out rules
but they will be enforced for tourists so be careful.
Car Rentals in Hungary - At 70 kph,
Hungary has one of the lowest speed limits in Europe. It also has a zero
tolerance for blood alcohol.
Car Rentals in Italy - Seatbelts front and rear are required and speeding laws are strictly
enforced with immediate fines. If you want to speed in Italy, carry lots of Euros
or be a very pretty girl.
Car Rentals in Latvia - On motorways, the speed limit is 130 km/h except where
posted lower and the maximum on other major highways is 100 km/h.
Car Rentals in Lithuania - Headlights must be on while driving from September 1
through February 28. We're not quite sure what happens in a leap year.
Car Rentals in Malta - Maximum age is 75 years. Drivers over 70 years who are not EU citizens
need to provide a valid copy of doctor's certificate and driver's licence.
For drivers form EU- only a valid driving licence is required.
Car Rentals in The
Netherlands - Speeding and other traffic offences are subject to high, on-the-spot fines.
In some cases your vehicle can even be confiscated.
Car Rentals in Norway - Norway is quite serious about not
tolerating drinking and driving. The blood alcohol limit is .02 mg/ml which might
possibly be reached by just
holding a wine glass.
Car Rentals in Portugal - Be careful when driving in Portugal. Driving in the Azores can be particularly frightful with
narrow stone streets, drop offs, and the usual assortment of wild drivers.
Car Rentals in Russia - To say
driving is Russia is hazardous is a bit of an understatement. In the past
few years, traffic accidents have resulted in damages equaling 2 percent of
Russia's GDP.
Car Rentals in Serbia - Serbia stresses child safety and requires you to turn
off the engine if you are stopped in a tunnel over one minute.
Car Rentals in Slovakia - Slovakia in one of the growing number of countries with
an zero tolerance for drunk driving.
Car Rentals in Slovenia - Slovenia's roads are modern and safe with the exception
of a preponderance of speeders. We suggest driving defensively.
Car
Rentals in Spain - Renting a car in Spain can be more economical and easier than in
many other parts of Europe. The roads are mostly good and the Spanish people welcome
tourists.
Car Rentals in Sweden - All cars must have their headlights at all times. Dimmed
running lights are allowed. The idea in Sweden is to be seen while you
drive.
Car Rentals in Switzerland - The Swiss have a rule regarding spectacles. You are required to carry a back-up pair in the car
if they are needed for driving.
Car Rentals in Turkey - Turkey has a rather unusual way of dealing with drunk drivers (over .05
mg/ml).
They are taken 20 km out of town and forced to walk back. Talk about walking
it off.
Car Rentals in the Ukraine - Drunk driving is determined by the smell of alcohol on
one's breath and the Ukraine is a zero-tolerance country when it comes
to drinking and driving.
Car Rentals in the UK - The maximum speed
limit on the motorways is 70 mph and we suggest staying well below this.
Penalties for speeding can be quite dear. |