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Richmond, Virginia is the capital of the state, and home to just under 200,000 residents. Richmond is located on the James River, and named after a town in England. The city was established by William Byrd II in 1737, and served as a Confederate capital from 1861-1865.

One of the major industries of the area is tobacco. The city was also the filming location for the 2001 movie "Hannibal" and 1991 movie "True Colors".

Locals are Richmonders. Some well known Richmonders have included:

Warren Beatty (actor)
Arthur Ashe (tennis player)
Ray Dandridge (baseball player)
Tom Wolfe (author)
Ellen Glasgow (writer)
Fran Tarkenton (football player, sportscaster)

Places to visit while in the area include; James River Park, Pocahontas State Park, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Cold Harbor National Battlefield Park, and Belle Isle Historic Park.

Driving Regulations
Foreign motorists, who visit the United States as bona fide tourists, can drive legally using their valid domestic driver's license, if it is accompanied by a valid international license. Driving in Virginia without a valid driver license is a serious offense. Being caught may result in a $1000 fine, a 6-month jail sentence and/or license revocation. Reckless driving can result in up to one year in jail, and/or up to $2,500 in fines. Seat belt usage is mandatory for all drivers and passengers. Children five years and younger must ride in a child safety seat.

Speed Limits
The speed limit for most business and residential areas is 25 mph for all vehicles. On secondary roads (those routes numbered 600 and above), the limits are 45 mph for trucks and 55 mph for other vehicles.

Area	Limit
Rural Interstate	65
Urban Interstate	55
Other Roads	65

Legal Driving Limit
The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08. The First Offense can result in a $2500 fine, up to 1 year in jail and/or 1-year license revocation with eligibility for restricted license.

Parking in Richmond
The parking lots in Richmond are indicated by a "P". All parking lots charge daily or hourly fees. There is also meter parking, which is generally $0.25 per 30 minutes, along most streets.

Emergency Contact Numbers
Here are some telephone numbers you may find useful during your trip in Richmond.

AAA Virgina
Tel: 1-800-763-9900
Emergency Roadside Assistance: 1-800-AAA-HELP (1-800-222-4357)

Richmond Virginia Visitor Centers
DOWNTOWN
Historic Bell Tower
101 N. 9th Street
Tel: (804) 786-4484.

METRO AREA
Greater Richmond Convention Center
405 North 3rd Street (corner of Third and Marshall Streets)
Tel: (804) 784-7450

Emergency - Fire, Police, Medical: 911
Non-Emergency - Police: (804) 646-6842

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