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Car Crazy Kiwis
New Zealanders have the highest car ownership rate in the world. New Zealand has a population of around 4 million people including children while there area total of 2.5million cars. Around two thirds of the cars are aged between 7years and 16 years. Most of the domestic travel done by Kiwis is also done in private vehicles with only about 3% done by public transport.
New Zealand Road Tips
- You must keep on the left hand side of the road
- If visiting for a short time and planning on driving you must have either an international drivers license or a certified English translation of current license
- Urban Speed Limit is 50km per hour
- Seatbelts are a legal requirement for all passengers and may incur a fine if caught without one.
Baby & Child Seats
All children under the age of 5 must be properly restrained in an approved child safety seat. Rear Facing, Forward facing and booster seats are available to hire with your rental. To arrange this please contact VroomVroomVroom customer service and we will happily arrange this service for you.
Please note that car seats are limited so it is best to book early especially in School holiday periods.
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My Favorite Place Winner March 2010
By S Pitts
The sheer anticipation of picking up the car in Christchurch - heading down to our chilly Southern destination.The first snowflakes as we hit Tekapo, icy roads on the Lindis Pass. So far from home in Noosa. The kids are squealing with excitement, Queenstown, ski time, winter fun... HERE WE COME!