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If you intend on driving in South Africa, you have to be familiar with the driving laws over there and precautions that should be considered…

• Visitors to South Africa who intend to drive need to have an international drivers permit. Failure to have this on inspection will result in a fine and a discontinuation of your holiday. If you plan on renting a car you will be asked to show a valid drivers permit.
• Like Great Britain it is compulsory to wear a seatbelt and this is strictly enforced by the law. Failure to do so will result in a fine.
• Drink Driving is a serious offence. Perpetrators will be prosecuted! The alcohol allowance in the blood is 0.05%. This translates as 1 and a half glasses of wine for a man and 1 glass of wine for a woman.
• South Africa boasts of their excellent road conditions. However there are usually significant distances between the towns. To ensure a safe journey it is a good idea to plan an itinerary so that you are not driving long distances. Tiredness kills.
• Avoid driving at night as this carries more risks of fatigue and dangers to you safety.
• Stray animals in rural and remote areas can be a problem as the roads aren’t fenced. This can result in an accident at night as street and road lighting there are minimal.