Sunday, October 15, 2006

Holland - Traffic Rules continued

USA - Go to - Travel information - by car - trafficrules: " * Buses leaving a bus stop within the city, always have right of way.
* Vehicles with flashing lights or sirens always have right of way.
* Trams usually have right of way, unless you are driving on a priority road.

Roundabouts and priority rules

* Roundabouts are passed right-on, unless indicated differently.
* The same rule applies to crossings, fit roundabouts.

Seat belts

* Seat belts are mandatory.
* Children younger than 12 years old must be seated in the back.
* Baby seats, if installed, must be used.

Speed limits

* 50 km an hour within built-up areas;
* 80 km an hour on secondary roads;
* 100 or 120 km an hour (depending on the road signs) on the highways and freeways.

Traffic signs



Basically, traffic signs with red circles are prohibitory signs and warn you of a restriction. Red triangles inform you of danger concerning the road condition. A yellow or orange diamond indicates that you are driving on a priority road and blue signs tell you what is allowed."

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