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Keene, New Hampshire, is a relatively small city located on the Ashuelot River. The city of Keene was named after Sir Benjamin Keene, who was a friend of Gov. Benning Wentworth.

Keene was once the site of well-known pottery works. In fact, glassmaking and textiles were early industries in the area.

"Keene represents a truly distinctive slice of America". The city has been named as one of "America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations" due to the city's well-managed growth, commitment to historic preservation, attractive architecture, cultural diversity, activities for families with children, economic base of locally-owned small businesses, and walk-ability for residents and visitors.

Driving Regulations in New Hampshire
There is actually no primary seat belt law in New Hampshire, which means that you are allowed to ride in a vehicle without a seat belt, however it is not suggested that you do so. Even thought there is no seat belt law, it is still mandatory for any child under the age of 3 to be in a federally approved car seat, and for those children from ages 4-17 to wear a seat belt.

Speed Limits

Area	Limit (MPH)
Interstate	65
Highways	55
Residential Areas	35
Business Districts	30
School Zones	10

Legal Driving Limit
The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08. The First Offense can result in a fine, jail time and/or a 6 month license revocation with eligibility for restricted license.

Parking in Keene
There are over 1,000 parking spaces throughout the city, including both on and off-street parking. Hours of operation of the meters are 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Saturday. On-street parking spaces are usually $.25 per 30 minutes, while the fee for parking lots is $.10-.20 per 30 minutes. There is no parking allowed on-street between the hours of 1:00 am. and 6:00am in the Central Business District, year around.

Emergency Contact Numbers
Here are some telephone numbers you may find useful during your trip in Keene.

AAA Keene
Tel: 603-358-0460
Emergency Roadside Assistance: 1-800-AAA-HELP (1-800-222-4357)

Emergency - Fire, Police, Medical: 911
Non-Emergency - Police Department: 603-357-9815

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