Car Rental Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is located on the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers, and is home to over 1,500,000, which makes it the fifth largest city in the United States. The city has been deemed the "City of Brotherly Love", and was the Nation's capital from 1775-1789.
Philadelphia is the home and birthplace of the Philadelphia cheesesteak, which means that no trip to Philadelphia is complete without a cheesesteack meal before leaving. Philadelphia was also the filming locations for such movies as "Philadelphia" (1993) and "Rocky" (1976).
Well-known Philadelphia residents have included :
- Benjamin Franklin (editor, statesman and inventor)
- Will Smith (actor and singer)
- Marian Anderson (singer)
- Margaret Mead (anthropologist)
- Kevin Bacon (actor)
- Frankie Avalon (singer)
- Patti LaBelle (singer)
The following bands were also from Philadelphia:
- Boyz II Men
- Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes
- Sister Sledge
- Stylistics
Must see places and attractions include; Fairmount Park, Philadelphia Zoo, Independence National Park, and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Local sports teams include the Phillies (NL), 76ers (NBA), Flyers (NHL) and Eagles (NFL).
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Driving Regulations in Pennsylvania
Visitors and Driver License Requirements
Pennsylvania honors a valid foreign driver’s license with an international
driving permit for a period of up to one year. If the foreign license and/or international driving permit expires
before one year, the individual must apply for a Pennsylvania learner’s permit to continue to drive in this
state. All holders of foreign licenses MUST apply for a Pennsylvania learner’s permit if they wish to obtain
a Pennsylvania driver’s license. Reciprocity agreements exist with the countries of France and Germany
allowing for the transfer of a valid non-commercial license without skills or knowledge testing; a visual
screening test will be administered. (Transfer of a license from France or Germany cannot be completed
the same day.)
Seat Belt and Child Safety Seat Laws
All drivers and front seat passengers must wear seat belts. Though it is not the
law, it is bly recommended that passengers riding in the back seat of a vehicle wear seat belts. Drivers under the age of 18 may only have the number of passengers not exceeding the number of seat belts in the vehicle.
The State Legislature passed Child Passenger Protection Act 53 requires that children under the age of eight (8) must be buckled into a federally-approved safety seat belt system
no matter where they ride in a motor vehicle—front or back seat. Drivers are responsible for securing children into an approved child passenger restraint system.
Posted Speed Limits
On interstate highways and other freeways, the maximum speed limit is 65 miles per hour where posted. The maximum speed limit on other highways is 55 miles per hour unless signs are posted with a lower speed limit. In school zones, the speed limit is 15 miles per hour when the lights on the school zone sign are flashing or during the time period indicated on signs.
Drinking and Driving Laws in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the legal blood alcohol level is .10% or higher, unless you are under 21 years of age. If you are under 21, you are considered to be driving under the influence
if your blood alcohol level is .02% or greater.
First time convictions can result in:
- Lose your license for up to one year for ARD and one year minimum if convicted.
- Be sentenced to jail for a minimum of 48 hours if convicted.
- Pay a fine of between $300 and $5,000 in addition to related fees and other costs.
- Undergo alcohol and drug evaluation.
- If necessary, be ordered to undergo alcohol and drug rehabilitation treatment.
- Be required to participate in 12.5 hours of Alcohol Highway Safety School.
Parking
Philadelphia has over 7,000 metered and non-metered timed spaces in the central areas. There are several thousand additional spaces within the city. Meter rates are either $1.00 or $.50 per hour, and time limits vary from 1 - 4 hours. Most meters take quarters only; some still take dimes and nickels. The red signs will tell you when you can't park, the green signs will tell you when and how long you can park.
Additional parking locations, throughout the city include:
- 2nd & Arch Streets
- 8th & Arch Streets
- 13th & Arch Streets
- 16th & Vine Streets
- 17th & Market Streets
- 17th & Rittenhouse Streets
- 18th & Arch Streets
- 19th & Arch Streets
- 23rd & Market Streets
- Liberty Place, 1625 Chestnut Street
- The Bellevue, 200 South Broad Street
For more parking lots and information, please call:
- Philadelphia Parking Authority (215) 683-9600
- Allright Parking (215) 925-4883
- Central Parking System (215) 564-4242
- E-Z Parks Inc. (215) 733-0700
- Parkway Corporation (215) 569-8400
Helpful Telephone Numbers in Philadelphia
Here are some telephone numbers you may find useful during your stay in Philadelphia.
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