If you’re going to Midrand for work-related reasons, there’s a good chance you’ll be visiting some business and convention centers. With your own set of wheels, you can rest easy knowing you’ll arrive on time. Here are some of the most well known:

• Vodaworld (2 miles away).
• Gallagher Convention Centre (2 miles away).
• Sandton Convention Centre (9 miles away).

You’ll be pleased to hear that there’s a broad range of luxurious rental vehicles on offer in Midrand. What you go for is largely dependent on how much you’re willing to spend and the activities you’ve got planned. Specialty and prestige vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about comfort and class. If you want to indulge yourself, why not pick a high-end SUV, or perhaps a slick medium-sized sedan? Otherwise, if you just need something to zip around town in as cheaply as possible, maybe go for a versatile compact vehicle (or something else that’s unlikely to break the bank).

The left-hand side of the road is where you’ll be driving along in Midrand. Be aware that the controls of your rental car here, such as the steering wheel and gearshift, will be on the opposite side of what you’re used to.

Speed limits generally range from 60km/h to 120km/h in Midrand and are heavily enforced. Residential zones usually have a maximum speed of 60km/h, unless indicated otherwise.

Most of the time, your chosen rental car company will bill the fined amount to your credit card, including local surcharges. Or they may supply your information to the relevant local authority, who’ll then send a fine to your postal address.

Seat belts should always be fastened in Johannesburg. That being said, these rules may not apply for certain vehicles, such as those used by public transportation networks.

It’s illegal to use your cell phone while driving around Midrand, and you could also be charged a fine for simply handling a phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. However, using hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as you stay focused on the road.

In Midrand, it is a punishable offence to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) over 0.05%. If you plan to have a drink or two, it’s a good idea to leave your rental car behind.

No, so don’t risk a fine by doing it. In Midrand, red equals stop, with no exceptions. When approaching traffic lights, always maintain a safe speed so you can easily stop when you need to.