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Gibraltar Highway Code

⚠️ IN GIBRALTAR, YOU DRIVE ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD ⚠️

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1. DRIVING SIDE - MOST IMPORTANT

  • Vehicles in Gibraltar drive on the RIGHT-HAND SIDE of the road, like Spain.
  • You must keep to the RIGHT side of the road.
  • Overtake other vehicles on their LEFT.

2. SPEED LIMITS

  • National speed limit: 50 km/h in built-up areas unless signs show otherwise.
  • Tunnel speed limit: 50 km/h maximum.
  • Near schools: 30 km/h may apply where signed.

3. ROUNDABOUTS - CLOCKWISE

  • Give way to traffic already on the roundabout coming from your LEFT.
  • At roundabouts, you MUST circulate CLOCKWISE.
  • Signal right when taking exits past 12 o'clock, then left after passing the exit before yours.

4. ROAD MARKINGS

  • Double yellow lines: No waiting at any time.
  • Single yellow line: No waiting during times shown on signs.
  • Double white lines: No overtaking where solid line is nearest to you.

5. TRAFFIC SIGNS

  • Red circle: Prohibitory - you must not do something.
  • Blue circle: Mandatory - you must do something.
  • Red triangle: Warning - hazard ahead.
  • Red octagon: STOP - stop and give way at the line.

6. TUNNEL RULES

  • Speed limit 50 km/h.
  • No stopping except in emergency.
  • Use dipped headlights.
  • If you break down: switch on hazard lights, leave via emergency exit.

7. EMERGENCY VEHICLES

  • Pull over safely to the RIGHT side of the road and let emergency vehicles pass.
  • Do not panic or brake suddenly.

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