Visitors to the United Kingdom may drive rental cars, provided their licence is in Roman characters (see below). The British drive on the left, as in the days of horseback travel this put the "offside" to the edge of the road. All overtaking is, therefore, on the right. Following vehicles are obliged to keep a set distance from those in front and drivers must give way, generally speaking, to vehicles on the right. Alcohol There are severe penalties, including imprisonment, for driving with a Blood / Alcohol level exceeding 80 mg per 100 ml Seat Belts Seat belts must be worn at all times in both the front and back seats.

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