Driving in Iceland: licence, roads and tolls

Almost no tolls; the rules that matter here are about weather, gravel and what your insurance does not cover.

• F-roads require a 4x4 by law and are closed until they open - usually late June, sometimes July. Driving one in a two-wheel-drive car voids the insurance completely.
• River crossings are never covered by any insurance sold with the car. If you have to ask whether to cross, do not.
• Wind is the thing that damages hire cars. Doors torn off by gusts and sandblasted paint are common claims, and neither is covered by the standard waiver. Hold the door with both hands.
• Single-lane bridges and blind rises are everywhere on Route 1. The car closer to the bridge goes first, and the etiquette is taken seriously.
• The alcohol limit is 0.2 g/l and off-road driving is a criminal offence with very large fines.