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· Any special requirements for driving in Iceland?
· What should I know about Parking in Iceland?
· What is the speed limit on Icelandic Roads?
· What is the conversion for kph to mph?
· What is the alcohol limit in Iceland?
· What are the seat belt regulations in Iceland?
· What is the minimum age for driving in Iceland?
· Can I use my domestic licence in Iceland?
· What documents may i need to carry?
· What terms may I find useful when driving in Iceland?
· To check driving conditions, telephone...
Any special requirements for driving in Iceland?
In Iceland drive on the right and overtake on the left. Headlights must remain on at all times while driving.
Many roads in Iceland's sparsely populated countryside are surfaced with loose gravel and must be driven carefully, slow down whenever approaching an oncoming car. Information on road conditions should be sought from the police before driving in the interior. These roads are often impassable until midsummer.
When crossing unbridged streams great care must be taken. Some have fast currents and conditions can change quickly. Streams must be crossed slowly in first gear.
What should I know about Parking in Iceland?
Parking restrictions are strict but clearly indicated. Always park in the direction of the traffic and always at least 5 metres from pedestrian crossings and intersections.
What is the speed limit on Icelandic Roads?
The general speed limit is 50 km/h in urban areas, 80 km/h on gravel roads in rural areas and 90 km/h on paved roads.
What is the conversion for kph to mph?
1 mile=1.6 km 1 U.S.
1km=0.6 miles
What is the alcohol limit in Iceland?
A driver will loose his licence if the alcohol content of the blood reaches 0.05 and he/she will have to pay a heavy fine.
What are the seat belt regulations in Iceland?
In Iceland seatbelts are compulsory front and rear. Children must be secured by either safety-belts or safety-seats.
What is the minimum age for driving in Iceland?
The minimum driving age in Iceland is 18.
Can I use my domestic licence in Iceland?
Foreign driving licenses are valid in Iceland for visitors.
What documents may i need to carry?
It is advisable to carry your driving license, insurance certificate and vehicle registration, along with your passport.
What terms may I find useful when driving in Iceland?
Unleaded gasoline - blylaust bensin
Diesel - disilolia
Toll - toll
Parking - bilastaedi
Exit - otgangur
Entrance - inngangur
Detour - krokaleid
Hospital - spitali
Police - logregla
Police Station - logreglustod
To check driving conditions, telephone :
Tel: 354-563-1500.
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