{"id":1743,"date":"2019-12-20T10:42:06","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T10:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/?p=1743"},"modified":"2020-08-19T13:50:04","modified_gmt":"2020-08-19T13:50:04","slug":"driving-tips-egypt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-egypt\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving Tips: Egypt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rules &amp; Regulations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please read through this guide before you start driving in Egypt.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Drive on the right-hand side.<\/li><li>The use of seat belts is mandatory in Egypt for all occupants of the vehicle.<\/li><li>Children under 7 years of age are not allowed to sit in the front seats.<\/li><li>The use of a mobile phone while driving is prohibited, with the exception of a hands-free system.<\/li><li>The drink driving Blood alcohol level allowed is 0.05.<\/li><li>Traffic lights in Cairo do not always work, if that\u2019s the case there will be police officers at intersections signalling what cars have right of way.<\/li><li>Pedestrians have right of way.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please make sure that you are aware of all the road regulations before you start your trip in Egypt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/fileadmin\/user_upload\/Unlimited_Mileage.png\" alt=\"Sixt rent a car Speed Limits Advice\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed Limits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Standard legal limits, which may be varied by signs, for private vehicles without trailers when driving in Egypt are as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>60 kph in built-up areas.<\/li><li>90 kph on motorways.<\/li><li>100 kph on the desert highway between Cairo and Alexandria.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/fileadmin\/user_upload\/sx-50x50-papers.png\" alt=\"Papers Bring Along - Sixt Driving Tips\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Bring Along<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Here&#8217;s a breakdown of some things to take along when driving in Egypt:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Full UK Driving licence<\/li><li>International driver&#8217;s licence<\/li><li>Warning triangle in case of an accident.<\/li><li>A road map of the local area that you are planning to drive in.<\/li><li>A first-aid kit inside a car is required.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/fileadmin\/user_upload\/sx-50x50-economy-car.png\" alt=\"Driving Tips from Sixt rent a car\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some toll roads in Egypt, the most relevant one being the Cairo-Alexandria road. There are also a handful of other toll roads in the country.<br><br>Parking in Egypt can be difficult particularly in big cities. There are plenty of people who can help you in exchange for a tip.<br><br>The emergency services number is 122 for police, 123 for medical attention. The Traffic Police can be reached on 128.<br><br>Motorway signs are similar to those in Europe and have a green background.<br><br>Egyptian drivers tend to use their car horns much more often than in other countries and may just be using them to greet each other.<br><br>Road accidents are quite common in Egypt, make sure you drive with extra caution and care particularly at night.<br><br>Sixt has branches in the cities of\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/car-hire\/egypt\/hurghada\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hurghada<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/car-hire\/egypt\/sharm-el-sheikh\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sharm el Sheikh<\/a>\u00a0as well as two branches in the capital city of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/car-hire\/egypt\/cairo\/\">Cairo<\/a>.<br><br>After reading the Sixt tips for driving in Egypt check out some of the other countries we have covered including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-albania\/\">Albania<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-bahrain\/\">Bahrain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rules &amp; Regulations Please read through this guide before you start driving in Egypt. Drive on the right-hand side. The use of seat belts is mandatory in Egypt for all occupants of the vehicle. Children under 7 years of age are not allowed to sit in the front seats. 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