Car Rental Eatontown, New Jersey
The Borough of Eatontown was named after a settler by the name of Thomas Eaton and is located in Monmouth County, in the Shore Region, near the town of Shrewsbury and Long Branch.
Eatontown began with commerce. In 1670, Thomas Eaton came from Shrewsbury to survey the shores of Mill Brook (now called Wampum Brook.) He decided to create water power for a mill that would grind farmers' grain into flour. By 1796, Eatontown's business district included a tannery opposite Mill Pond; a tavern on the corner of Main and Broad Streets called The Eatontown Inn; and a general store on the east side of Main Street. Today, this section of town is called The Village. In 1873 the New Jersey State Legislature made the name of Eatontown official.
Eatontown has had a long association with Fort Monmouth. Just after the United States entered World War I, the War Department bought most of the original Monmouth Park Race Track, creating the Signal Corps Camp. The war made it necessary to train large numbers of telegraphers and other communications personnel. The camp was renamed after Alfred Vail in honor of the New Jersey inventor who helped develop the Morse telegraph. Fort Monmouth was the first to develop many communication methods used today. Innovations begun here include: aircraft radar detection, walkie talkies, and weather tracking devices.
Driving Regulations In New Jersey
Visitors that have a valid driver's license from other countries are permitted to drive personal or rental cars while in the state. It is a good idea for a foreign visitor to carry an International Driving Permit.
Seat Belt Regulations
In New Jersey, all front seat passengers must wear a seat belt while the vehicle is in operation, the driver is responsible for those under 18, while those 18 and over are responsible for themselves.
All children under seven years old and less than 80 pounds must be seated in the rear seat. This is enforced with a $25 fine for those first time offenders.
Speed Limits In New Jersey
| Area |
Limit |
| Highways |
55 MPH |
| Suburban Districts |
35 MPH |
| Urban Districts |
25 MPH |
| School Zones |
25 MPH |
The fines for speeding can range from $50-$2000 and can also involve a jail sentence of up to 15 days, license suspension and/or driver improvement program requirements.
Legal Driving Limit
The legal limit is a BAC of less than .10 for those over 21 and a BAC of less than .01 for those less than 21. Penalties for those under 21 can include a 30 to 90 day driver license suspension, mandatory community service for 15 to 30 days, and participation in an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center or other alcohol education and highway safety programs. For those over 21, a first time offender could face such consequences as losing their license for 6 months to a year, various fines and fees, imprisonment for up to a month and/or detainment in an Intoxicated Driver Resource Centre.
New Jersey's Road Rage
New Jersey has a campaign against road rage. If you come across an excessively aggressive driver, just get out of their way, do not challenge them. Report violators at (888) SAF-ROAD.
Helpful Telephone Numbers
Here are some telephone numbers that you may find useful in Eatontown.
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