Car Rental Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, Oklahoma is known as the "Oil Capital of the World". It is a city located on the Arkansas River that is home to 393,049 residents. One tradition says the community was named for a branch of the Creek Indian tribe; but there is another that says it was named for an old Creek town in Alabama. Oil was discovered in the city in 1901. The area was the filming location for the 1996 movie "Phenomenon" and the 1983 movie "Rumble Fish".
The locals are called Tulsans, and some well known Tulsans have included:
- Garth Brooks, country singer
- Alfre Woodard, actress
- William "Hopalong Cassidy" Boyd, actor
- J. Paul Getty, oil man, financier
-
Hanson, band
Attractions to visit include the Tulsa Zoo, Gilcrease Museum, Fenster Museum of Jewish Art, Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa Air and Space Center.
Driving Regulations
Visitors who are residents of other states must be at
least 16 years of age and have a valid out-of-state driver license.
Safety belt use is mandatory in Oregon for all
drivers and passengers in all available seating
positions when the vehicle is in motion. Violators are subject to a $20 fine. Children less than three years of age and weighing 60 pounds or less are
required to be in a federally approved child safety system. Violators are subject to a $10 fine.
Speed Limits
| Area |
Limit |
| Rural Interstate Highways and Turnpike System |
75 MPH |
| 4 Lane Highways |
70 MPH |
| Other Highways |
65 MPH |
| County Road |
55 MPH |
| School Zone |
25 MPH |
Drinking and Driving Law in Oklahoma
The legal blood alcohol limit in all of Oklahoma is 0.08. In addition any open container of alcohol is prohibited. Violation can result in vehicle confiscation, mandatory ignition interlock, fines, possible jail sentences, and a mandatory 180 day license suspension.
Helpful Telephone Numbers
Here are some telephone numbers you may find useful during your trip in Oklahoma.
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