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Rules for Driving in St Louis

Stay safe in your St Louis car hire with our guide to the rules for driving in St Louis.

 
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Stay safe and on the right side of the law in St Louis with our useful guide to the “dos and don’ts” of St Louis car hire.

Driving in St Louis is exactly the same as in Britain; be careful in St Louis, and obey the law.

The biggest difference between driving in St Louis and in Britain is the fact that people in St Louis drive on the "wrong" side of the road. In St Louis, for the first couple of miles of St Louis car hire this can feel strange, so stick to quiet St Louis roads until you're used to it.

Most people arrange automatic car hire in St Louis, as not using the gears makes driving easier in St Louis.

Speed Limits in St Louis

On Interstate roads around St Louis, speed limits are between 55 and 75 mph. In St Louis itself, speed limits are around 45mph. Speed limits in St Louis are posted along the side of all roads. In St Louis if you break the speed limit, the St Louis police can fine you on the spot.

Drink Driving in St Louis

Drink driving is a serious offence in St Louis, and conviction results in a fine and prison. In St Louis, you can have some alcohol before driving in St Louis, but you shouldn't drink before driving. If you crash in St Louis whilst under the influence, your insurance won't be valid.

General hints for driving your hire car in St Louis

  • In St Louis, drive on the right, and overtake on the left. In St Louis, "undertaking" is a traffic offence, and is punished with a fine.
  • If in St Louis you see a school bus stop in St Louis to pick up or drop off, wait for it to continue before passing.
  • In St Louis you must always wear a seat belt while driving in St Louis.
  • When approaching a junction on an Interstate near St Louis, don't slow down until you have entered the "deceleration lane".
  • In St Louis if you approach a set of traffic lights on red in St Louis, you can turn right if the traffic is clear.
  • Speed limits and distances on signs in St Louis are in miles, and petrol is sold in gallons at all St Louis fuel stations.
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