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Fort Worth can be referred to as "Cowtown". The city is located on the Trinity River, and was named after Gen. William J. Worth of the Mexican War. Locals of the area are known as Fort Worthians. Some famous Fort Worthians have included Bill Paxton, actor; Townes Van Zandt, musician; Yale Lary, football player; Larry Hagman, actor; and Willie Nelson, singer.

Fort Worth has an identity all its own. The city has rich western heritage, which is the cause of the nickname "Cowtown", a world-class arts scene, gracious parks, casual sophistication and small-town charm, even though it is home to more than a half-million people.

The downtown area is known as Sundance Square, with shops, cafes and inviting pedestrian areas. Fort Worth's top-ranked museums have earned the city the title, "Museum Capital of the Southwest."

Driving Regulations In Texas

Visitors And Driver License Requirements
Visitors at least 16 years of age who has in their possession a valid driver’s license issued to them in their home state may operate a vehicle which is permitted to be operated with a Class C driver’s license in Texas. 5. Visitors at least 18 years of age may drive any personal vehicle in Texas if they are legally licensed to drive such a vehicle in their home state or country, and their home state or country grants like recognition to citizens of Texas.

Seat Belt And Child Safety Seat Usage
All drivers and passengers must wear seat belts while the vehicle is in motion. The law also requires that children under 2 years of age be secured in child passenger safety seats and children 2 to 4 years of age be secured in safety seats or by safety belts.

Speed Limits In Texas
The following limits are generally observed, unless otherwise posted.

Drinking And Driving Laws In Texas
In Texas, the Blood Alcohol Limit is 0.08 or any amount which results in loss of normal use of mental or physical faculties from each “drink.”

A first DWI offense is a Class B misdemeanor. It is punishable as a fine not to exceed $2,000.00, confinement in jail for not less than 72 hours nor more than 180 days, and a driver’s license (or driving privilege) suspension of not less than 90 days nor more than 365 days. The court may probate the jail sentence and waive the driver’s license suspension on the first offense ONLY. Possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage increases the minimum term of confinement by 3 days to 6 days for a 1st offense.

Parking In Fort Worth
Parking in parking meters areas is free after 6 p.m. on weekdays and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Metered parking is always free to those with disabled veteran license plates or a handicap permit. Parking may be restricted on meters, particularly during rush hours (7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m). To avoid a ticket, make sure to check for restrictions before parking. Meter rates vary from $.75 to $.20 an hour in the downtown area.

Visitor Information Center
415 Throckmorton St.
Fort Worth TX 76102
Tel: (817) 336-8791
Fax: (817) 336-3282

Helpful Telephone Numbers In Fort Worth
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