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Hollywood is located in Broward County on the Atlantic Ocean just north of Miami between Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale. The city was developed as a planned city by Joseph Wesley Young, who began surveying the site in 1920. He ultimately lost his Hollywood holdings to a sheriff's auction a decade later.

Hollywood offers plenty of entertainment, recreation, dining opportunities and more than 6 miles of sandy beach. Champion golf courses-shaded by swaying palms cater to weekend warriors as well as seasoned professionals. Selections of restaurants offer tempting varieties that will amaze even the pickiest. To top it off the shopping couldn't be better; antiques, souvenirs, swimwear, and much more.

Top Ten Reasons to Visit Hollywood:

• Florida's only Ocean-front Boardwalk
• Downtown Art, Dining & Entertainment District
• Florida's First "Blue Wave" award for our clean beaches
• Safest Community in South Florida
• Eco/Adventure Tourism
• Ultimate dining and shopping experience
• All the Fun without Traffic Jams and overcrowding
• Fabulous Resorts and Small Boutique properties
• Do it all - From Golf to Go-Karts, Diving to Dog races
• The best Vacation Value in Florida!

Driving Regulations In Florida

Visitors And Driver License Requirements
The operator of a vehicle must possess a valid driver's license and vehicle registration while driving. In Florida, automobile insurance is mandatory. Proof of insurance, registration and a driver's license are requested from drivers anytime a police officer or state trooper performs a routine traffic stop.

Seat Belt And Child Safety Seat Usage
All drivers and passengers must use seat belts in a moving vehicle. Florida law requires all children under the age of 6 years old to ride in a federally approved child safety seat. The cost to a violator of the child restraint law is $60 and three points on the driver's license. Also, no person responsible for a child younger than 6 years of age shall leave such child unattended or unsupervised in a motor vehicle for a period in excess of 15 minutes. No person shall leave a child unattended for any period of time if the motor of the vehicle is running or if the health of the child is in danger.

Speed Limits In Florida
Speeding fines are doubled in construction and school zones. Failure to sign a traffic citation is a second degree misdemeanor.

Area	Limit
Interstate highways	70 mph
Urban areas	50 mph
Residential areas	20-55 mph

Drinking And Driving Laws In Florida
Please note that open containers of alcohol are forbidden in motor vehicles. The penalties for DUI are severe in Florida. The legal blood alcohol limit in Florida is 0.08. First convictions can include fines, community service, probabtion, imprisonment, license revocation, DUI school. 4 or more convictions may result in permanent license revocation.

Littering in Florida
Drivers are responsible for any littering from their vehicles. Use ash trays for cigarettes and litter bags for trash while riding in motor vehicles. Empty ash trays and litter bags only into trash cans. Being caught may result in fines and/or jail time. The court may also require you to pick up litter along roadways.

Parking in Hollywood
Parking on the beach averages at about $1.00 per hour in both metered spots and parking lots. Downtown, the average cost is about $.50 per hour also in both metered and parking lots. Be careful though, as some spots are only a 30 minute maximum.

Visitor Information Center
330 North Federal Highway
Hollywood, Florida
Toll Free: (800) 231-5562
Local Calls: (954) 923-4000

Helpful Telephone Numbers In Hollywood
Here are some telephone numbers that you may find useful in Hollywood.