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All the staff that I came into contact with at Easirent were most helpful, they were a good team all round. The vehicle supplied was first class, both in cleanliness and mechancally. I will always use them when in England. [...]
Currency in UK
British Pound
Languages in UK
English/Welsh (Wales) Gaelic (Scotland)
Time Difference in UK:
GMT
Speed Limits in UK
- Built-up areas 30mph
- Single carriageways 60mph
- Dual carriageways 70mph
- Motorways: 70mph
Drinking and Driving in UK
The blood alcohol limit for driving in the UK is 80mg.
Police can ask a driver suspected of drink driving to undergo a breath test. A fine of up to £5,000 and/or 6 months' imprisonment and 12 months withdrawal of a driving license can be imposed if it's the first time. The police may also carry out tests to detect whether a driver may be under the influence of drugs.
Please take our advice and don't drink if you're driving.
Tourist Information
UK Tourist Information
Essential Driving Equipment in UK
Children under three must use a child restraint appropriate for their weight in any vehicle, including vans and other goods vehicles. Rear-facing baby seats should not be used in a seat protected by a frontal airbag unless the airbag has been deactivated manually or automatically. In vehicles fitted with seatbelts, children 3 to 12 years and under 135cms in height (4 ft 5 ins) must use the appropriate child restraint. These children may travel in the rear and use an adult belt if they are travelling for a short distance in an unexpected necessity and when two occupied child seats in the rear prevent the fitting of a third.
An international Driving Permit IDP serves as an official translation of the holder's driver's license into 10 foreign languages. The purpose of an IDP is to supplement, not replace your valid government issued license. It serves as a translation of a driver's license and helps authorities to understand your license. However it does not provide driving privileges by itself. We suggest, especially if your foreign license is not in English that you contact the automobile association or driving authorities in your home country to get an international driving permit before travelling, as the United States does not issue international driver's permits to foreign drivers.
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Drivers should carry their driver's license and rental documents at all times.
A congestion charge is payable when driving or parking in central London on weekdays (Monday to Friday excluding public holidays) between 0700 and 18:00. The letter C in white on a red background marks entrances to congestion charging zones. For pricing details visit: Congestion Charges UK
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Drivers must not sound horns between 2330 and 0700 hours.
Some level crossings have manual gates which drivers are responsible for opening and closing.
Fog lights must only be used during fog or falling snow.
Horns may not be used between 11pm and 7am.
Dipped headlights should be used during poor daytime visibility.
The 'give way' signs are red triangles with the point at the bottom and the words 'yield right of way' or "geill sli".
Penalties for Breaking the Rules of the Road in UK
On the spot fines are imposed for parking and speeding offences. Wheel clamps are in use. In some areas, parked cars may be towed away if causing an obstruction. A significant fee is charged for its release.
