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It is illegal not to wear a seat belt. |
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You must be over the age of 18 to drive. |
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Many pterol stations close at 7pm. Some stations accept credit cards. Unleaded is widely available. Regular unleaded petrol has an octane rating of 91 or 92; the octane rating of super is 96 or 98. Unleaded petrol is called 'amoliwdi wensin'. Unleaded super petrol has an octane rating of 95. |
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Speed limits are measured in KPH (Kilometres per Hour).
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Speed Limits:
Expressways: 120 kph (75 mph) for cars and 90 kph (56 mph) for motorcycles.
Urban stretches: 110 kph (68 mph) for cars and 70 kph (44 mph) for motorcycles.
Dual carriageways: 120 kph (75 mph) for cars and 90 kph (56 mph) for motorcycles.
Outside built-up areas: 110 kph (68 mph) for cars and 70 kph (44 mph) for motorcycles.
Built-up areas: 50 kph (30 mph) for Cars, 40 kph (25 mph) for motorcycles. |
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If you are taking your own car abroad, you must display a 'country of origin' sticker (GB for British cars). |
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All British cars must be fitted with headlight converter stickers to prevent the beam of a right-hand car blinding on-coming traffic on the left. |
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A red light does mean stop, but not everyone will stop straight away. |
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Not all roads are smooth tarmac. Out of the major towns the road surface can be unpredictable. |
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Essential telephone numbers:
- Police: 100
- Fire: 166
- Ambulance: 199
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