Driving island style
The pace of life is relaxed and easy on Rarotonga — and so is the traffic. The maximum speed limit is 4® km/h on the open road; 39 km/h in the towns and villages. New Zealand-style traffic cops complete with motor-cycles, helmets, sirens and flashing red lights lurk in wait beneath the coconut palms, so watch your speed. The main road around the island is sealed, but beware of the odd rough patch, particularly after heavy rain. All drivers must obtain a Cook Islands driving licence for a $2 fee from the police station at Avarua. It takes about five minutes for processing on production of your New Zealand licence. Cars can be hired for about $4O a day. Motor scooters and bicycles cost a lot less and can be rented from most hotels and motels. A public bus service runs around the islands
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Press, 11 September 1986, Page 27
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