United Kingdom Travel & Emergency Guide

Emergency Numbers in United Kingdom

Key Travel Facts

Driving Rules & Speed Limits in United Kingdom

Toll & Vignette: No nationwide vignette. Specific tolls for certain bridges, tunnels, or the M6 Toll. (Beware of the Congestion Charge in London!).

Tipping & Etiquette

Recommendation: 10 to 12.5 percent is customary in restaurants unless 'Service included' is on the bill. In pubs, you order and pay at the bar, and tipping is not required.

• DO Stand on the right, walk on the left on escalators.
• DO Say 'Sorry', even if someone else bumps into you.
• DON'T Forget to look right when crossing the street (due to left-hand traffic).
• DON'T Offensively insult the Royal Family or tea.

Power Sockets & Tap Water

Plug Type & Electricity: Type G (230V, 50Hz). An adapter is strictly required for continental European plugs!

Tap Water: Safe to drink everywhere. You can ask for free 'tap water' in pubs and restaurants.

Insider Tip: ALWAYS queue properly. Queue jumping is considered extremely rude and will be met with strong disapproval.