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Getting There By Road Road travel in California is excellent, with good roads connecting Los Angeles to San Diego, Santa Barbara, Monterey and San Francisco. Driving in the United States is on the right. For UK nationals, a full UK driving licence is sufficient. Other nationalities are required to have an International Driving Permit but it must be accompanied by a full driving licence from their home country. The minimum driving age in the USA is 16 years. Speed limits are 40kph (25mph) in towns, 88kph (55mph) on highways and 105kph (65mph) on freeways, unless otherwise posted. Drivers may turn right at a red light, after stopping, unless there is a sign that prohibits it. Pedestrians have right of way. The wearing of seatbelts in a private vehicle is mandatory. Children under four years must be protected in car seats. California has strict laws against drink-driving and driving while intoxicated is cause for arrest and a criminal charge. Drink-driving laws are strictly enforced. The maximum legal alcohol to blood ratio is 0.08%. Open containers of alcoholic beverages are not permitted in vehicles. The American Automobile Association (AAA; tel: (800) 222 1333; website: www.aaa-calif.com) can provide information, and may offer reciprocal benefits to members of automobile clubs in other countries. Emergency breakdown service: AAA (800) AAA HELP/222 4357 Routes to the city: Interstate 5 (I-5) connects Los Angeles with Seattle in the north and San Diego in the south. The Pacific Coast Highway (State Highway 1) is a scenic route north along the California coast to Santa Barbara and San Francisco. Los Angeles is linked to Phoenix (Arizona) by I-10, to Las Vegas (Nevada) and Salt Lake City (Utah) by I-15, and to Oklahoma City (Oklahoma) and Memphis (Tennessee) by I-40. Driving times to Los Angeles: From San Diego – 2 hours 45 minutes; Las Vegas – 5 hours 30 minutes; San Francisco – 8 hours. Coach services: The main Greyhound (tel: (800) 229 9424; website: www.greyhound.com) coach station is at 1716 East Seventh Street. Greyhound provides coach services to cities nationwide. Facilities include baggage assistance, public toilets and snack bar. |
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