Speed Limit
Renting a car in Melbourne, travelers should be aware of and comply with all requirements that apply to drivers in particular - do not exceed the speed. The maximum permissible speed of the vehicle depends on the type of road and its location:
- Outside of the city - 100 km / h;
- On the highway - 130 km / h;
- In the city - 60 km / h.
Traffic rules that must be followed when you rent a car in Melbourne
On the territory of Melbourne are the same traffic rules as the rest of Australia, the main feature - moving cars on the left side. Passengers are required to wear seat belts and children may be transported only in special car seats. Using your phone while driving is strictly prohibited.
Parking
Parking spaces in Melbourne are divided into 2 categories:
- Private (multilevel garage type);
- The municipal (city-owned, along the road).
Private parking rules are simple. You can reserve a place for your car online, buy a monthly subscription or come here at any time (you have to search for free space).
Price:
- Hour - $ 4;
- 4 hours - $ 9;
- Day - 12 $.
Each municipal park have information about the cost and location of the machine rules. For cars watching sensors and if the driver violates the rules, the inspector writes him a fine.
Price:
- Hour - $ 5.50;
- After 20.30 - free of charge.
Toll roads - useful for those who rented a car in Melbourne
In the city there are toll roads and bridges, for example Bolte Bridge. In order to pay for the travel, you must use a special electronic device, which is located on the panel in the car and reads. The driver gets for itself by periodically replenish it. The maps toll roads are marked in red and purple hues.
For non-payment of the fine is charged a fine (up to $ 1), but added to it a certain amount of taxes in the amount obtained impressive, even for a few minutes.
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