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Rules for Driving in New Orleans

Stay safe in your New Orleans car hire with our guide to the rules for driving in New Orleans.

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in New Orleans

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

Drink Driving in New Orleans

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

General hints for driving your hire car in New Orleans

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