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Germany rules and regulations

Road rules
  • Vehicles drive on the right hand side of the road
  • Unless indicated (with a yellow diamond symbol next to the  junction) priority is always shown to the cars on the right
  • At any junction, even when the road goes straight ahead,  vehicles on a road joining from the right have right of way
  • Trams have priority but motorists are permitted to drive on  tram rails
  • The use of hidden speed cameras in suburban and residential areas is common. They are normally in the back of cars or vans There is no indication of these cameras/units and this encourages safer road use in these areas
Driving regulations
  1. Minimum age for rental:
    • 21 years of age
    • Rental rates may be higher for renters aged 21-24
  2. Driving Licence:
    • Valid Full Driving Licence and an International Driving Permit  
    • A valid US Driving Licence is also accepted

Travel tips

The use of hidden speed cameras in suburban and residential areas is common and usually in the back of cars or vans and there is no indication of these cameras! So drivers should adhere to speed limits.

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