Car Rentals in the Bronx
The Bronx is one of the 5 boroughs of New York City, and is in fact the only borough of New York City that is located on the mainland; the other 4 are islands. The Bronx has a population of 1,332,650 and is bounded by the east River, Harlem River, and the Long Island Sound.
The Bronx was named for settler John (or Jonas) Bronck, who was a Swedish sea captain that settled in the area in 1639. There were later waves of immigrants, consisting of both Irish and Italian railroad worker in the 1840s.
The Bronx was the filming location for the 1993 movie, "A Bronx Tale" and the 1999 movie, "For Love of the Game". It was also the setting for Tom Wolfe's 1987 book, "The Bonfire of the Vanities".
The locals are known as Bronxites. Famous Bronxites have included Jennifer Lopez (actress), Cuba Gooding Jr. (actor), Billy Joel (musician), Regis Philbin (TV personality), Colin Powell (secretary of state, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff), Calvin Klein (fashion designer), Ralph Lauren (fashion designer), Penny Marshall (comedian, actress, film producer and director), and Edgar Allan Poe (writer).
Must-see places to visit while on vacation include; Roberto Clemente State Park, Wave Hill, Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx County Historical Society, Bronx Museum of the Arts, Judaica Museum, North Wind Undersea Institute, and Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum.
Driving Regulations In New York
If you are a resident of another state or country and hold a valid driver license there, you may legally drive in New York State as long as you are 16 years of age or older and as long as your home state license remains valid. Seat belt usage is mandatory for all drivers and passengers. Those 16 years and older are responsible for themselves and may receive a fine of up to $50 for failing to wear a seat belt. Drivers are responsible for those under 16 and may be fined between $25 to $100 for a violation. All children under 4 must ride in a federally approved child safety seat, which comes along with $100 fine for any violations.
New York Speed Limits
| Area |
Limit |
| Urban Interstate Highways |
65 MPH |
| Rural Interstate Highways |
65 MPH |
| Other Highways |
55 MPH |
| Business/Residential Areas |
30MPH |
Drinking And Driving Laws In New York
In New York State, you may be arrested for any of these offenses: driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving with a blood alcohol content of .10 percent or more (.10 BAC), driving while ability impaired by a drug (DWAI-drug), or driving while ability impaired by alcohol (DWAI). Penalties are wide ranging from mandatory fines ($500-$10,000), imprisonment (15 days to 7 years), license suspension or revocation for recommended length. If you kill or seriously injure another person because of an alcohol or drug-related violation, you can be convicted of vehicular manslaughter or assault, carrying a fine of up to $5,000 and a jail term of up to seven years.
New York's Zero Tolerance Law for Drivers Under 21
The legal purchase and possession age for alcoholic beverages in New York State is 21. Under the state's Zero Tolerance law, it is a violation for a person under age 21 to drive with any measurable BAC (.02 to .07). After a finding of violation is determined at hearing, the driver's license will be suspended for six months. The driver will then have to pay a $100 suspension termination fee and a $125 civil penalty to be re-licensed. For a second Zero Tolerance violation, the driver's license will be revoked for at least one year or until the driver reaches age 21, whichever is longer.
Helpful Telephone Numbers In New York
Here are some telephone numbers that you may find useful in the Bronx
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