Plymouth Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information about car rental in Plymouth and also some useful facts and tips about the car rental and driving restrictions valid in the United Kingdom.
Rental Restrictions
Driving Restrictions
In the United Kingdom, driving is on the left and overtaking on the right. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.8‰. Seatbelts must be worn at all times. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to sit in the front, except for infants or very young children in child seats.
Flashing amber lights indicate that you must give priority to pedestrians on the crossing. Generally, priority is given to vehicles on the right. If there are two white lines on the centre of the road, you are not allowed to cross the line or overtake, but are allowed to turn right. When multiple lines go in one direction, you should overtake using the lane toward the centre of the road. When you are intending to pass, do not flash your headlights as this may offend the driver ahead of you.
You are only allowed to use a mobile phone while driving if you have a hands-free system.
Pay-and-display machines are very common in the UK. Do not park where there is a yellow line painted on the curb.
Speed cameras are used throughout the United Kingdom. Penalties for drunk driving and parking offences can be severe.
Speed limits:| Area | Speed |
| Built-up area | 48KM/H |
| Outside built-up area | 96KM/H |
| Motorway | 112KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police/ambulance/fire: 999
Road Tolls
There are no tolls on motorways in the UK. There are, however, some bridges and tunnels that have tolls.
About Plymouth
Plymouth is a large city with a real history of naval involvement. It is a great sea port. The city was badly bombed in World War II, but the old buildings are being restored and the city has a modern shopping centre. Plymouth is a university city with theatre and cinemas and there is always something to do and see there.
The most well known landmark of Plymouth is the Eddyston Lighthouse that stands proudly on Plymouth Hoe. You can visit the National Aquarium and the Plymouth Dome and the many museums and historical monuments of the city. Plymouth has a busy nightlife as well.
Area:
Population: 248,600
Country: England
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +0 (+1 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 1752
Monetary unit: Pound Sterling
