Los Angeles, if you haven't figured out by now, is definitely a car city. If you're planning to visit L.A, you're going to need a car rental. L.A is a city that is connected by 6,500 miles of streets and 160 miles of freeways. Watch out for pedestrians at over 40,000 intersections. The urban spread is interconnected with well maintained but intricate freeways. Getting from Point A to Point B will involve planning ahead and patience with the traffic. Always allow for more time than you anticipate - you never know what you'll encounter during the morning (7:00 A.M - 9:00 A.M) and evening (4:00 P.M - 6:00 P.M) rush hours.
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Did you know that the longest street in Los Angeles is Sepulveda Boulevard? It runs 26.4 miles through the city. It actually stretches a total of 76 miles through Los Angeles County from the San Fernando Valley to Long Beach.
The Principle Freeways in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a driving city, so be prepared with plenty of patience to learn the concrete jungle that is the L.A freeway.
Interstate 5, or the Santa Ana Freeway, crossing northwest to southeast.
I-405, the San Diego Freeway, running generally southwest of I-5, which joins at the northwest and southeast corners of Greater Los Angeles.
I-210, the Foothills Freeway, connects the northern tier of Los Angeles County communities.
Interstate 10, the Santa Monica Freeway, begins at Santa Monica and crosses Los Angeles and San Bernardino County on its way to Arizona.
I-110, the Harbor Freeway, I-710, the Long Beach Freeway, and I-605, the San Gabriel River Freeway, run north-south to, or near to, San Pedro Bay and Long Beach.
Speed Limits in Los Angeles
The maximum speeds are generally the following limits, unless otherwise posted.
| Area |
Speed Limit |
| City Limits |
25 MPH |
| Highways |
55 MPH |
| Freeways |
65 MPH |
Parking in Los Angeles
There is free street parking in Los Angeles, but this requires a keen eye and unwavering patience. The worst times to park are around dinner times at busy establishments. However, some restaurants will offer valet parking, free or paid.
Read the signs carefully so you won't get ticketed. These signs will warn you of things such as street cleaning hours, no parking during certain hours and residents-only parking zones.
Colored Curbs
A red curb means no parking. A green curb means parking for a very limited time. A white curb is for loading and unloading passengers only.
Parking Meter Info
There are currently 41,000 meters throughout the city. The parking meters generally take quarters so make sure you have a few on hand. The Parking Meter Hotline is (877)215-3958.
City Parking Lot Information
Currently, there are 116 off-street City parking lots representing over 7,500 spaces. The City's aim was to provide low fee parking for retail areas throughout the city of Los Angeles.
Helpful Telephone Numbers In Los Angeles
Here are some telephone numbers that you may find useful during your trip in Los Angeles.
Police, Fire, Ambulance (emergency): 911
L.A Police Department (non-emergency): 1-877-275-5273
General City Telephone Information: (213) 485-2121
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