Driving In Malta and Gozo
- Malta & Gozo has some of the world's most beautiful scenery with a modern road system winding through all the parts.
- Driving is on the left had side. Road signs are in English and are similar to international design. Experienced drivers will find Malta and Gozo can be toured in great safety and comfort.
- Driving is the premier way for the independent traveller to expereince the courty side and visit your favourative parts at your own pace.
- Drifter Car Rentals offers a large range of current models, select a model that has comfortable seating for driver and passengers most importantly, select a model with enough space to accommodate all luggage if you are collecting / returning car to Malta international airport.
- Fuel Type / Costs: Most rental cars use unleaded petrol. There is generally only one unleaded grade available in Malta and Gozo. Some large vehicles may be diesel and this will be advised on rental. Petrol prices in Malta and Gozo vary, but are below average prices, Most cars use small engines with low fuel comsumption, and driving distances in Malta and Gozo are low.
- Seat Belts: All ocupants must wear seat belt's children under 12 years are not permitted in front seats. Infants and young children must be secured in restraints it is in the responsibility of the driver to ensure that these safety rules are enforced.
- Luggage an parking: Do not leave luggage visable as it will be stolen and costomer will be responsible for glass breakage and lock damage, Place luggage in the in the boot before parking.
- Drifter car rental cars may be driven in Malta and Gozo.
- Speed Limits: As a general rule the following speed limits apply however watch signs for changes in speed limits (Built-up-areas 45km/h) (Open roads 65km/h).
- Never drink and drive as it will seriously affect you judgement and abilities.You must not drive wiht a breath alcohol level higher thank 35 ug/100ml or a blood alcohol level of more than 80mg/100ml.
- Breakdowns: If you vehicle breaks down get you vehicle off the road if possible give adequate warning to other traffic by using you hazard warning lights, inform Drifter Car Rentals with your location so breakdown servcie can be send to you as soon as possible.
- Roundabouts: When appporaching a rounabout, wath out for traffice already on it. Give way to traffice on your right unless road markings indicate otherwise but keep moving if the way is clear.
- Mobile phones: Never use a hand mobile phone when driving.
- Stopping and Parking: Do not park or let your vehicles stand: where there is a parking prohibition, at or within 5 metres of a road junction, near a bend or the brow of a hill, on a footway,unelss otherwise authorised, on or within 4 metres of a pedestrian crossing, in a tunnel or under bridge, within 12 metres on each side of any bus stop or fare stage.
