Car Rental Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts is known as "The Hub" or "Beantown", and is home to almost 600,000 residents; making it the tenth most crowded city in the United States. Boston is the capital of Massachusetts, and is a historic city known for its educational institutions, diverse neighborhoods and high-tech sector. The city is located on Massachusetts Bay, at the mouths of the Charles and Mystic rivers, and is named after a town in Lincolnshire, England.
Boston was the filming location for the 1998 movie "A Civil Action" and the 1997 movie "Amistad". The locals of the area are known as Bostonians or Bean-eaters or Beantowners. Well known residents of Boston have included Benjamin Franklin (statesman, writer, inventor), Ralph Waldo Emerson (writer), Paul Revere (patriot), and bands; New Kids on the Block, Boston, J. Geils Band, and Lemonheads.
Must-See attractions include Hayden Planetarium, Franklin Park Zoo, New England Aquarium, Boston Public Garden, and Arnold Arboretum. Local sports teams include; Red Sox (AL), Celtics (NBA), Bruins (NHL), New England Revolution (Major League Soccer) and New England Patriots (NFL).
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Driving Regulations in Massachusetts
Seat Belts and Child Restraints
Seat belt use is mandatory for all passenger vehicles, and there is a fine of $25 for any car occupant age 16 and over without a safety belt fastened. The driver is fined an additional $25 for each occupant ages 12-16 not wearing a seat belt. Child Restraints are mandatory for less than 12 years of age. Children must ride in a federally approved child passenger restraint until at least 5 years old and weigh over 40 pounds. There is a $25 fine for disobedience.
Passing on the Right
Passing on the right is permitted on one-way streets, on divided highways and when vehicle ahead is making left turn, provided roadway is free from obstructions and of sufficient width for two or more lanes of moving vehicles.
Speed limits:
| Area |
Limit |
| Interstate Highways |
65 mph |
| Divided Highways |
50 mph |
| Highways |
40 mph |
| Residential and Business Districts |
30 mph |
| School Zones |
20 mph |
Speeding penalties are $50 plus $10 per mph over the limit if operating in excess of 10 mph over the posted speed limit.
Cellular Telephones
You are allowed to use a cell phone while driving, must musty have one hand on the wheel while driving. Useful numbers to use from a cell phone include: Emergency *77 or *SP, and traffic updates dial *1.
Drinking and Driving Regulations
The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08. Penalties include a 90 days license suspension, and vehicle confiscation. Having open alcoholic beverage containers in a motor vehicle is prohibited.
Parking in Boston
There are many places to park in downtown Boston, with daily parking rates varying from $5-25 dollars, the most expensive in and near the financial district.
Helpful Telephone Numbers in Boston
Here are some telephone numbers you may find useful during your stay in Boston.
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