Car Rental New Haven, Connecticut

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Did you know New Haven was the first planned city in the US, organized around nine central squares with a common green in the middle? If you are in New Haven to enjoy the great out doors or to go to a festival or a concert, you will end up in the center space of the original nine squares. The green has been named one of the country's top ten most beautiful public spaces. New Haven also is home to the famous Yale University, and if you would like to take a free tour of this historic place you can contact the visitor center @ (203) 432-2300 for details.

New Haven also features many great restaurants where every one can enjoy good food and drinks. Speaking of drinks, enjoy that glass of wine knowing that the first corkscrew was invented by New Havener, Philios P. Blake. He was granted a patent in 1860 for his corkscrew. It was a good idea but it didn't become a universal gadget until cork replaced the extensive use of hardwood stoppers.

Driving Regulations in Connecticut
All drivers, front and rear seat passengers including all children between 4 and 16 must wear seat belts. All children less than 3 years of age or 40 pounds of weight require a proper child restraint. Failure to follow the above regulations will be subject to a $37-$60 fine.

Speed Limits in Connecticut

Area	Limit
Rural and Urban Areas	65 MPH
Limited Access Zones	55 MPH
Work Zones	40 MPH
School Zones	25 MPH

Sanction for exceeding the speed limit in a construction zone is double the usual fine.

Drinking and Driving Laws
Legal blood alcohol level in the state of Connecticut is 0.08. The first DUI offense will result in 90 days license suspension.

Parking
On some streets in downtown New Haven parking meter fees are waived on Saturdays.

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