| There are a number of car rental companies in Moscow - both international chains and local suppliers and they offer a range of cars that you can rent. Avis, Hertz and Europcar are all present in Moscow and a local suppler of economy through to prestige rental cars is Penguin Car Rental. For car rental in Moscow you need to have a valid driver's licence from your own country and an International Driving Permit (one issued under the Convention on International Road Traffic of 19 September, 1949 in your Country/State of origin, which will contain a proper Russian Translation of your local licence conditions). Cars in Russia are standard left hand drive (although right hand drive cars can be licensed and used) and you drive on the right hand side of the road. Traffic signs are fairly much standard, but there is a lack of clear signs telling you what you can and cannot do on the road in many areas and turning the incorrect way across streets or doing something incorrect can easily attract the attention of the local road Police. Drink driving is not allowed in Russia (zero blood alcohol level at all times) and speeds will vary, but are usually from 60km/h to 100km/h. The Police (Militisa) will often do random stops of cars to check for documents and any violations and the payment of cash bribes is very common in place of an infringement notice. When you drive in Russia you must carry with you your Passport, Driver's Licence, International Driver's Permit, the motor vehicle ownership papers, compulsory insurance papers, vehicle inspection certificate and the written authority of the car owner to be driving the car. Car rental companies will usually give you all of their documents in a folder or wallet for you to carry. You NEVER leave those documents in the car while it is unattended and carry them with you at all time. There are several million cars on the streets of Moscow these days, so driving can be a very congested and slow process and the manner of driving in Moscow is not what you would call "civilised" or orderly. Driving in Moscow is an experience that should not be attempted if you are not very confident with your driving skills and your ability to read and understand Russian language signs and to read a Russian language road map. Trying to navigate Moscow with an English language road map with road names in English, is a very bad idea and a futile exercise. |
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