For a safe and enjoyable driving experience while in New Zealand, make sure you're familiar with the important New Zealand driving rules (otherwise known as 'road rules') below. 

• We drive on the left-hand side of the road and our vehicles seat the driver on the right.
• Stay on or below the legal speed limits indicated on road signs. The maximum speed on any open road is 100km/h. The maximum speed in urban areas is 50km/h. Adjust your speed as conditions demand.
• When traffic lights are red you must stop. When traffic lights are amber you must stop unless you are so close to the intersection it is unsafe to do so.
• Drivers and passengers must wear seat belts or child restraints at all times, in both front and rear seats.
• Child restraint seats must be used for all children until 7 years of age. New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has more information about child restraints. 
• Signposting follows standard international symbols and all distances are in kilometres (km).
• Driving while using a hand-held cellphone is illegal in New Zealand.
• It is illegal to pass other cars where there is yellow line instead of a white line marking the middle of the road. The yellow line indicates that it's too dangerous to overtake.
• One lane bridges are common in New Zealand and you must keep left when leaving the bridge.
• Never drive when you are tired and take regular breaks.