Car Rental Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas is located on the Buffalo Bayou, and is home to almost two million residents. In 1836, Houston was named the temporary capital of the Republic of Texas. The city was named after Sam Houston, who was the first president of the Republic of Texas.
Houston is the home of the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, and was voted number seven among the best cities for singles and was also voted the 7th best place to work and live in the United States in 2002.
Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States by population and the fourth by land area. It was the site of filming for such movies as the 1995 movie "Apollo 13" and the 1994 movie "Reality Bites".
Locals of the area are known as Houstonians. Famous Houstonians have included Howard Hughes (manufacturer), Shelley Duvall (actress), brothers Dennis and Randy Quaid (actors), Patrick Swayze (actor), and Kenny Rogers (singer, actor). Local bands that came from the area include Crusaders, Destiny's Child, Geto Boys, Archie Bell and the Drells.
Places to see and visit include Sheldon Lake State Park, Hermann Park, Armand Bayou Nature Center, Six Flags AstroWorld, Jacinto State Historic Park, and Space Center Houston. The local Sports teams include the Astros (NL) the Rockets (NBA) and the Texans (NFL).
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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.
| Area |
Limit |
| Urban District |
30 MPH |
| Alleyways/Beaches |
15 MPH |
| Interstate Highways/Freeways |
70 MPH |
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 Houston
There are over 90 parking garages located in Houston that range from $1.50 and hour to $6.00 and hour and $4.75-30.00 per day. In addition to the garages there are 276 parking lots in the city, with the majority charging about $4-9 per day.
Helpful Telephone Numbers In Houston
Here are some telephone numbers that you may find useful in Houston.
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AAA Houston Locations
Houston-Clear Lake
16921 El Camino Real
(713) 284-6670
Houston-Copperfield
8508 Highway 6 North
(713) 284-6630
Houston-Galleria Area
3307 Sage Avenue
(713) 284-6335
Houston-Memorial
9311 Katy Freeway #E
(713) 284-6489
Houston-North
2234 FM 1960 West, Suite E
(713) 284-6450
Emergency Road Service: 1-800-AAA-HELP (1-800-222-4357)
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Police, Fire, Ambulance (emergency): 911
Houston Police Department (non-emergency): (713) 222-3131
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