Introduction of new Zealand immigrant vehicle driving regulations

I would like to introduce the relevant regulations on vehicle driving for New Zealand immigrants, hoping to help students studying abroad. Want to know more about the wonderful content of studying abroad, and give you detailed answers. In New Zealand, all motor vehicles drive on the left, and all distances are in kilometers. When turning left, pay attention to the straight vehicle or the right vehicle. When the red light is on, you must stop. You are not allowed to turn left when the red light is on, which is different from North America. Suburban road speed limit 100 km/h (about 60 mph). The speed limit in the urban area is 50 km/h. When studying in New Zealand, international students must know some traffic rules in New Zealand, which are different from those in China.

Drivers and front and rear passengers must always fasten their seat belts to ensure adequate sleep before a long journey. Take a rest every two hours. When you feel sleepy, stop and have a rest at once. Drunk driving is not allowed in New Zealand and will be severely dealt with.

Bicycles and motorcycles:

You must wear a helmet when riding a bike and driving a motorcycle. You must have front and rear lights when riding a motorcycle at night. When driving a motorcycle, you must turn on the headlights. It is forbidden to ride a bike on the expressway. Please visit the website of New Zealand Land Traffic Safety Bureau to check the road traffic rules, bicycle safety instructions and other information about motor vehicle driving in New Zealand.

There is a lot of specific information about the driving situation in this area on the website of South Island Scenic Area "Safe Driving in South China".

International driver's license and permit:

If you want to drive legally in New Zealand, you need to hold a national or international driver's license, valid for 1 year. After 1 year, you must change your international driver's license into a New Zealand driver's license and follow this rule every time you enter New Zealand.

The recently revised law stipulates that all drivers, including foreign tourists, must always carry their driver's license when driving. You can only drive the same type of vehicles permitted by the driver's license. The legal age for renting a car in New Zealand is 2 1 year.

Please make sure that your driver's license is still valid. If you don't have an English driver's license, please bring a translation of it or apply for an international driver's license. Please contact the local transportation department for the translation of driver's license and international driver's license.