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Driving on famous German Autobahns
General:
- There are no tolls to pay on German Autobahns
- Strict drink driving laws, only allowing 0.5 per mil blood alcohol
- Seat belts front and rear are obligatory everywhere
- No hand-held mobile phones are allowed while driving
- To hire cars you'll need to be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driving licence and a major credit card
Speed limits:
- Speed limits are implemented rigorously, radar traps are frequent
- City 31mph/50kph, two laned highway 62mph/100kph
- Unless otherwise marked, most motorways (Autobahns) have no speed limit but 81mph/130kph is recommended
Driving license:
- Every valid driving licence is accepted
- Non-EU (European Union) members need an international driving license or an official German translation
Rules of the road:
- If there is no policeman, no signal or no sign indicating the right-of-way, then right-of-way is always given to traffic approaching from the right - This also includes situations where main roads and small side streets cross at uncontrolled intersections
- Driving is on the right hand side, overtaking only on the left side
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