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24. There are also special parking zones along some roads. It is important to mention that they may allow different ways of parking. Depending on the signs installed, it may be permitted to park with two wheels only or to park in the usual way.
25. Suburban areas are a typical location of the so called «P + R» parking lots. At such parking lots, it is possible to leave the car for an unlimited time. As a rule, such parking lots are located in close proximity to public transport stops, so they are very convenient and profitable to use.
26. Local drivers are distinguished by aggressive style of driving. In recent years, they have started following the traffic regulations more attentively, but they still do not forgive inexperienced drivers their mistakes.

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If you need a car with an automatic transmission, it is recommended to book it in advance. Cars with automatic transmissions are often sparse in Hungary, so the rental confirmation may take a longer period.

When selecting a specific model for traveling throughout Hungary, we recommend to take into consideration some practical apects. If you are going to drive mostly in the cities, then a car of a small size is preferable, while for long distance trips (and trips in the mountains) we recommend to choose a larger and more powerful car.

Prior your car retrun, please clean the salon from a garbage, and do not forget to take away all your belongings from the passenger compartment.

At the car return time, please ask the officer to make a visual inspection of the vehicle for defects and to sign the acceptance report. Keep the invoice and the acceptance report for next few months.

For a car rental options in Hungary, we advise you to check OrangeSmile.com actual offers in the orange search form at the top. We guarantee that you would not be able to find better rates anywhere else!
27. Local police have the right to charge fines right on the spot. With rare exceptions, foreign motorists are allowed to pay the fines later, using the fine receipt.
28. The total length of roads in Hungary is a little less than 160 000 km. Almost half of the roads has high-quality surface. It is possible to use some roads only after you have purchased the e-vignette. Note, if the road is paid, the presence of the vignette is strictly controlled.
29. As a rule, these vignettes are sold in special ticket machines and retail stores. The exact value of the vignette depends on the type of the vehicle. Car drivers are able to buy the vignette for 10 days, one month or one year.
30. It should be noted that the vignette must be purchased in advance. Entering a paid road without it is prohibited. There are even special vignette selling points next to some toll roads, but you can make a purchase there only if you need to extend the validity of the existing card.
31. In winter, it is allowed to travel on snow-covered roads only if your car is equipped with snow chains. The maximum allowed speed for cars with snow chains is 50 km/h.
32. Local police can stop any vehicle and offer the driver to take the alcohol content test. Note that you cannot refuse in that case. If the result of the test is up to 0.5 ppm, the offender will be fined in the amount of 150 000 HUF.
33. If the blood alcohol content ranges from 0.5 to 0.8 ppm, the amount of the fine will be increased to 200 000 HUF. Finally, if it exceeds 0.8 ppm, the offender will have to pay 300 000 HUF.
34. In Hungary, petrol stations usually sell unleaded gasoline (95 octane), and two types of diesel fuel (Gazolaj and Dizel). Finding a gas refueling station will also not be a problem. Drivers, who need to make long distance rides, should also keep in mind that it is allowed to carry no more than 10 liters of fuel in cans.
35. According to local traffic regulations, both transportation and use of radar detectors are not officially banned. However, the presence of radars and cameras on the road is marked with special road signs, so there is simply no use in adding some detection devices.
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