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Sacramento, with a population of 400,018, is the cultural, educational, business and governmental center of a four county metropolitan region. As California's capitol city, Sacramento is the center of governmental policy for the entire state.

Sacramento was California's first charter city, founded in 1849, and is at the heart of California history; the gold rush, Pony Express and first continental railroad all began in Sacramento. The confluence of two of the state's largest rivers is just a short walk from the steps of City Hall. San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite Valley, all offering a wide variety of recreational and cultural activities, are just a few hours away by car. The city has a rich historical heritage, quality of life, and abundance of trees and parkland, which lead to Sacramento being named one of the ten best cities in the United States.

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Visitors can enjoy professional ballet, opera, theater, outstanding museums, one of the best small zoos in the country, and the NBA's Sacramento Kings. Every year the city is the host of the world's largest Dixieland Jazz Jubilee, and many other recreational, entertainment and cultural activities. Sacramento has become one of California's main tourist centers. The restored State Capitol, miles of rivers and river parkways, North America's largest railroad museum, and the Old Sacramento restoration are just a few more of the many attractions.

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
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:

• The number, and speed, of other cars on the road.
• Whether the road surface is smooth, rough, graveled, wet, dry, wide, or narrow.
• Bicyclists, or pedestrians walking on the edge of the road.
• The amount of rain, fog, snow, ice, wind, or dust.

Drinking And Driving Laws In California
The legal limit is 0.08. First offense may result in a license suspension or revocation. You may also recieve jail time, a fine, or other criminal penalties imposed in court for driving under the influence.

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