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Berkeley, California is the college town located in San Francisco Bay. The city is named after an Irish Bishop by the name of George Berkeley. The city is home to 102,743 people, and is ranked number six among medium sized cities in the College Town Index.

The locals are known as Berkeleyites and sometimes as Berserkeleyites. Some famous Berkeleyites include Ben Affleck (actor), Pat Morita (actor), Chick Hafey (baseball player), and Phil Lesh (bass player for the Grateful Dead).

The city was also the filming location for the 1967 movie, "The Graduate" and 1991 movie, "Defending Your Life" as well as the 1990 movie, "Taking Care of Business".

Must-See places to visit include: Tilden Regional Park, Claremont Canyon, Berkeley Rose Garden, University Botanical Gardens, University Art Museum, Judah L. Magnes Museum, Pacific Film Archive, Phoebe Hearst Museum of Anthropology, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, and the Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

Driving Regulations In California
If you are a visitor in California over 18 years old and have a valid driver license from your home state or country (where you live permanently), you may drive in this state without getting a California driver license as long as your home state license remains valid. Seat belts must be worn by all drivers and passengers, including any passenger who is age six or older and weighs over 60 lbs. A child passenger restraint system is required for any child who is under the age of six and weighs 60 pounds or less.

Speed Limits In California
California's "Basic Speed Law" says that you must never drive faster than is safe for the current conditions. No matter what the speed limit sign may say your speed should depend on:

Area	Limit
Highways	65-70 MPH
2-Lane Undivided Highways	55 MPH
Business & Residential Areas	25 MPH
Around School Areas	25 MPH
Alleyways	15 MPH

Drinking And Driving Laws In California
The blood alcohol limit is 0.08. First offense may result in license suspension or revocation, independent of any jail, fine, or other criminal penalty imposed in court for the driving under the influence offense.

Helpful Telephone Numbers
Here are some telephone numbers you may find useful during your trip in California.

• Berkeley AAA
  Roadside Assistance: 800-400-4AAA

• Fire or Police (Emergency): 911
  Police (Non-Emergency): (510) 981-5900