Brooklyn Car Rental
Brooklyn is one of the 5 boroughs of New York City, located across from Manhattan on the East River. The Borough has a population of 2,465,326 and was named for the Dutch settlement called Breukelen, which meant "broken land."
The area was settled by the Dutch in 1636, and the Brooklyn Bridge was opened in 1883, to the booming of cannons and the whistling of thousands of steamers. At that time, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world.
In the 1920s, Brooklyn became known as the center of organized crime, where Meyer Lansky, Lucky Luciano and Albert Anastasia all launched their careers. It was also the filming location for the 1987 movie, "Moonstruck" and 1984 movie, "Moscow on the Hudson".
The locals in the area are known as Brooklynites. Some famous Brooklynites have once included Richard Dreyfuss (actor), Barry Manilow (singer), Woody Allen (film director, actor, writer), Mel Brooks (comedian, actor, director), Mary Tyler Moore (actress), Marisa Tomei (actress), John Turturro (actor), and many more.
Must-see places to visit while on vacation include; Prospect Park, Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park, Brighton Beach and Boardwalk, Coney Island Beach and Boardwalk, Manhattan Beach, Bay Casino, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn History Museum, New York Transit Museum, and the Waterfront Museum.
A moment in history: Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, becoming the first black player in major league baseball
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"If you want to make Brooklyn in words or film or paint, you must see the way the sun defines the silent streets on an early Sunday morning, sculpting trees, buildings, fire hydrants, stray dogs, and wandering people with an almost perfect clarity"
-- Pete Hamill
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 Brooklyn
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