Hungary has a friendly atmosphere that will make you want to go back for more. It has six beautiful regions that include the country’s several excellent tourist sports. Ornate buildings and ancient villages are examples of the stunning beauty of this wonderful country. If you want to get in touch with nature you can also find a number of calm and enchanting mountains, lakes and plains. It even has healing thermal spas. And it would be hard to say no to the local beers and wines at very good prices.
Booking your car hire in Hungary in advance with Car Hire 3000, you can ensure a great deal. Along with a good map, you also need to know these driving tips and traffic laws.
Hungarian roads are generally kept in good condition, but you may chance upon roads, especially in Budapest, that are under construction that may not be properly blockaded or marked. In rural areas, roads are often narrow with poor lighting. Be on the look out for pedestrians, farm animals and even agricultural vehicles that may block the road from time to time.
If you intend to stay in Hungary for more than one year, you will need to apply for a Hungarian driving licence. Policemen conduct checkpoints to randomly check the identity of drivers, especially tourists for possible illegal aliens.
Hungary implements zero tolerance policy on drink driving. If there’s a single hint of alcohol in your body, be ready to face some serious charge, including imprisonment and paying large fines. The actual legal blood alcohol limit in Hungary is 0.00. There are police officers that often conduct road checks randomly. Breathalyser tests are also conducted.
The speed limit for motorways is 130 km/h and 110 km/h on highways. In towns and villages areas you need to driver slower at just 50 km/h maximum speed.
If you violate any traffic law, the police will give you a postal check or money order with the amount you need to pay. This should be submitted and paid for at any post office. If you want to dispute your case, the officer needs to get your passport and will then give you a letter of invite, and you will have to attend the local police station. Your passport would be returned once you pay the fine or the issue has been resolved.
Special seats are required for babies and infants. Children 12 years old below are not allowed to sit at the front, they should take the back seat. Seat belts are compulsory and should be worn by everyone in the car. It is against Hungarian law to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving.
Road assistance can easily be reach with can offer medical services among other thing. You can call on their emergency hotline with English speaking agents at 112. You can get in touch with the police at 107 and the fire department at 105. If you need an ambulance, dial 104 or 3500388.
Summary:
- Seatbelts should always be worn
- Children should sit in the back
- Be on the lookout for roads under construction
- For safety reasons, you should never drink and drive
All information on this page is provided as a guide for our customers. It is intended as an overview of different driving rules, customs and points of interest in each country. It is not a comprehensive guide. Although we try to keep information on this page as accurate and up to date as possible, we cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies. If you find any errors or there is anything you would like us to add, please contact us.
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