Car Rental San Francisco, California
San Francisco is a unique and breathtaking City. Built on a series of hills that offer memorable views of the San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean, the City offers visitors much more than the great Golden Gate Bridge.
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From the panoramic views of the Transamerica building to the culturally diverse hum of the Mission, San Francisco offers a wide selection of activities to please every taste and budget.
Besides featuring renowned museums and art galleries, almost every neighborhood is a treasure of its own including a variety of restaurants and shops that reflect the City's great ethnic and cultural diversity.
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Driving Regulations
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.
| 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 |
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Legal Driving Limit
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.
Parking
Parking is at a premium in San Francisco. Parking regulations are strictly enforced in all parts of the city. Read posted signs carefully. Improperly parked car can be ticketed and may even be subject to towing (at your expense). This is costly and time consuming. Save yourself headaches by abiding by time limits in street spaces, parking in designated lots or at parking meters which accept quarters only. Strict laws govern parking spaces designated with colored curbs. Expect hefty fines and possible towing if you park improperly
To prevent runaway cars, the city enforces a law requiring drivers to curb their wheels. When parking UPHILL, turn wheels toward the street; DOWNHILL, turn wheels into curb.
In general, meters are in operation from 9 am - 6 pm Monday through Saturday; however, in some areas of the City, hours start as early as 7 am and extend as late as 9 pm.
Emergency Contact Numbers
Here are some telephone numbers you may find useful during your trip in San Francisco.
Fire or Police (Emergency): 911
Fire or Police (Non-Emergency): (415) 561-5505
California Pacific Medical Center (Non-Emergency Number): (415) 563-4321
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