Taiwan Driving Guide for Travelers

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Rent a car in Taiwan
Road conditions and safety
Speed limits

Taiwan has a variety of attractions and places that visitors can visit. You might want to head to Taroko National Park to see Taroko Gorge, or spend some time exploring Longsend Temple, National Palace Museum, or Chimei Museum.

Rent a car in Taiwan

Chances are you'll find that renting a car can be a faster and more economical way to get to all the places you want to visit. The minimum driving age in Taiwan is currently 18, but rental companies may have their own age requirements when renting a car. Travelers with an international driving license can rent and drive cars in Taiwan. Make sure you have car rental insurance and the contact number of the rental agency.

Road conditions and safety

In general, road conditions in major metropolitan areas are pretty good and you shouldn't have any problems with potholes. However, as soon as you leave the cities, the quality of the roads deteriorates. This can make driving a little rougher.

One of the most important traffic rules to remember while in Taiwan is that you must not turn right at a red light. The only exception to this rule is when a police officer tells you to turn.

Driving in Taiwan can actually be very challenging and in some cases dangerous. This is mainly due to the fact that there is very little order in the rules of the road. Many residents tend to completely disobey the rules of the road in many areas. However, in Taipei, traffic rules are strictly enforced and you will find that driving is much more enjoyable. When you are on the roads, you should pay special attention to scooters. There are a lot of them, and they will often become intertwined between cars while driving, which can lead to an accident.

It is very important that you check both mirrors before making any turns. Resident drivers often pass to the left of a vehicle turning left and to the right of a vehicle turning right. Ultimately, you need to pay close attention to everything around you when you drive in Taiwan, and you need to be prepared for drivers to do something completely unexpected.

In Taiwan, the slow lanes are separated from the fast lanes by a solid white line. You are driving on the right side of the road and all people in the car must wear seat belts. Since there is very heavy traffic in some places, you can rent a driver as well as a car.

Speed limits

Although you will find that many people in Taiwan break the laws, including the speed limit, you need to obey them or you will get a fine. The speed limits in Taiwan are as follows.