Destination Spotlight - Maine, USA continued...

Top Tips

General:

• Take insect repellant, particularly if you’re planning to explore the wooded areas inland.
  
• Book your accommodation well in advance if you want to visit in summer or autumn.
  
• Do not forget your camera.
  
• Don’t forget to tip for good service – 20% is commonplace (and expected!)
  
• Ensure you carry ID with your date of birth with you, even to the supermarket as customers purchasing alcohol are asked for proof of age.  Most supermarkets will accept a passport.

For driving in Maine:

• Look out for pedestrians – they have right of way in Maine and, although they are meant to cross at the designated crossings, people have a habit of just stepping out into the road in busy urban areas.
  
• Be aware that drivers turning right at traffic light junctions can do so with caution even if the lights have not yet changed from red.
  
• Four Way Stops are commonplace – whoever gets there first, goes first and then everyone else takes turns.  Most drivers are extremely polite and will give way.
  
• It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus with flashing red lights.  Drivers approaching a stopped bus, from either direction, must stop and give way to crossing school children.  You must not resume your journey until the bus continues on its way.
  
• Maine operates a strict don’t drink and drive policy and it is advised that any alcohol be carried in the boot of your car.
• Be wary driving at dawn and dusk when moose and deer tend to roam most.
  
• If you have an accident, stop and stay with your vehicle until the police arrive.
  
• Speeding fines increase in areas where there are road works and construction workers.
  

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