We advise all our guests to familiarise themselves with the following
law enforcement measures and to note carefully the dissimilarities
that exist in the USA in relation to road use
THE LAW
Patrol cars are in abundance, and unannounced road
blocks are set up in order to strictly enforce the
highway code. Avoid a ticket and subsequent fine by:
a) Carrying
driving license at all times.
b) Wearing seat belts in the front
of the car at all times.
c) Parking off the curb.
d) Parking only in the same direction
as the flow of traffic.
e) Parking clear of tow away zones.
f) Keeping strictly to the
speed limits.
Please note that a person found guilty of Driving
Under the Influence loses their license automatically, is imprisoned
immediately, receives a court date and subsequent harsh penalty!
ROAD
USE
To avoid confusion:
a) Be aware that traffic lights are suspended
on wires above eye level.
b) Note that the sequence of traffic
lights from green to red is quick. Therefore, caution is required
when approaching a green light.
c) Street names are small, suspended
on wires across junctions or above eye level on posts at street
corners.
d) Lane discipline is very relaxed. Although slow traffic
should keep on the right, speed bears little relation to lane.
Therefore, overtaking on the inside of a lane is common practice.
One should always watch out for cars on either side changing
lanes at a moments notice.
e) Signalling whilst changing lanes
must be done at all times.
f) A right turn at a red light is
permitted if the way is clear, but only after making a complete
stop. NEVER attempt a left turn at a red light!
