Car Rental Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah, bordered by the Great Salt Lake and the Wasatch Range. The city is home to approximately 200,000 residents. The gold rush brought growth to the city, due to local merchants selling supplies to miners on their way west.
The city offers a variety of attractions, amusement centers, and unique attractions & activities which are sure to please children of all ages. Salt Lake is also recognized as one of the best ski areas in the United States. There are ten major ski resorts, seven cross country areas, and the nation's only recreational ski jumping complex, all with one hour of downtown Salt Lake. The city was the host of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.
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Locals are Salt Lakers. Some well known Salt Lakers have included:
- Loretta Young (actress)
- Wilford Brimley (actor)
- Roseanne, comedian (actress)
- Wallace Stegner (writer)
Driving Regulations
The minimum driving age in Utah is 16 years old. All drivers must have a valid driver's license. Visitors from other states or countries may drive in Utah as long as they have a current driver's license and are at least 16.
Right turns are allowed on a red light after the vehicle has come to a complete stop, except where signs prohibit.
The driver, front seat passenger, and all children under 10 years old are required by Utah law to use seat belts. Children under the age of two are required to be in federally approved safety seat.
For more information contact the Utah Department of Motor Vehicles at (801) 965-4518 or the Utah Highway Patrol at (801) 297-7780.
Speed Limits
| Area |
Limit |
| Interstate Highways |
65-75 MPH |
| State Highway |
65 MPH |
| Highways/Streets |
55 MPH |
| Urban District |
25 MPH |
| School Zone |
20 MPH |
Legal Driving Limit
The legal blood alcohol limit in Utah is 0.08. A first offence can result in fines, jail time, and a mandatory license suspension of 90 Days.
Parking in Salt Lake City
Downtown Salt Lake City has many parking options with more than 27,000 parking stalls, pay lots, street meters and public parking garages.
Usefull Contact Numbers
Here are some telephone numbers you may find useful during your trip in Salt Lake City.
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AAA Utah
Tel: 1-800-541-9902
Emergency Roadside Assistance: 1-800-AAA-HELP (1-800-222-4357)
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Visitor Centers
MAIN LOCATION
Salt Palace Convention Center
90 South West Temple
Tel: 801-521-2822
Toll Free: 800-541-4955
VISITOR CENTER
I-80 at 7200 West
Tel: 801-521-6110
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Emergency - Fire, Police, Medical: 911
Police Non Emergency: (801) 799-3000
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