Car Rental San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, Texas is located on the San Antonio River, and is home to over 1,140,000, making it the ninth largest American city by population. The name comes from the fact that explorers arrived on the day of St. Anthony. The city was founded as a Spanish military post in 1718, and was the site of Alamo in 1836, where the Texans made a stand against Mexican soldiers.
It has been reported that San Antonio ranks number three among American cities in consumption of Kool-Aid, and is also one of America's 100 Best Retirement Towns. San Antonio was the filming location for the 1995 movie "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls", and the 1985 movie "Pee-wee's Big Adventure".
Locals are known as San Antonians. Famous San Antonians have included Joan Crawford (actress), Carol Burnett (comedian and actress), Paula Prentiss (actress), Christopher Cross (musician), and Charlie Sexton (musician). A locally raised band is the Butthole Surfers.
Must-See places to visit include Government Canyon State Natural Area, HemisFair Park, Botanical Gardens, Market Square, SeaWorld, Splashtown Water Park, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Local sports teams include the Spurs (NBA), Missions (minor league baseball), and Starzz (WNBA).
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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 San Antonio
Call 224-7747 for Directions to Downtown Parking Locations 9am-10pm daily. There is free parking at city parking meters after 6 pm (Monday-Saturday) and free parking all day on Sunday.
Helpful Telephone Numbers In San Antonio
Here are some telephone numbers that you may find useful in San Antonio.
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