International visitors are attracted to New Zealand due to our clean, green image and the fact that we are a pretty safe country to travel around.

Driving in New Zealand

• Drive on the left and give way to the right.
  
• Speed limits in New Zealand are rigorously enforced.
  
• Carry your driver licence at all times when driving - you may be required to produce it.
  
• Fixed and mobile speed cameras operate throughout the country.
  
• The maximum open road speed for vehicles over 3,500kg is 90kmph (this includes campervans).
  
• All vehicle occupants must wear a safety belt or approved child restraint at all times.
  
• Cycle helmets are compulsory.
  
• Give way to the right and indicate when entering and leaving roundabouts.
  
• New Zealand Police actively discourages drinking and driving with mobile breath testing operations in most areas.
  
• If you are stopped in a random breath test operation, you are required by law to comply. You are also required to give your name, address and produce your driver licence.
  
• The penalties for drink-driving are severe and your vehicle could be impounded in certain circumstances.