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Driving — New Zealand
What travelers need to know about driving in New Zealand. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Get alerted when this changesLawLert pings you if Driving law changes in New Zealand. Free.Get the free appDriving in New Zealand: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.
RESTRICTED
All traffic moves on the left in New Zealand, and the blood-alcohol limit is lower than in most US states with common roadside sobriety checks.
Driving under the influence could land you in jail.
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