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Road Road travel in Pennsylvania is excellent, with good roads connecting Philadelphia, Scranton, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and outside destinations, such as Niagara Falls and Washington, DC. 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 is 16 years. Speed limits are generally 48kph (30mph) in town, 88kph (55mph) on highways and 105kph (65mph) on the interstate highways, unless otherwise posted. The wearing of seatbelts by persons in the front seat and children under 11 years of age is mandatory by law. Children under four years of age must be protected in car seats. Pennsylvania has strict laws against drinking and driving and driving while intoxicated is cause for arrest and a criminal charge. The minimum legal alcohol to blood ratio is 0.10%. The American Automobile Association (AAA; tel: (800) 222 1333) or Keystone Automobile Club, 2040 Market Street (tel: (215) 864 5000) can provide information, and may offer reciprocal benefits to members of automobile clubs in other countries. Emergency breakdown service: AAA (800) AAA HELP or 222 4357 Routes to the city: The Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76) is a toll road providing swift and efficient travel across the state from New Jersey to Ohio. It leads into Philadelphia from the east and the west. I-95 is the link to New York City and Boston. Driving times to Philadelphia: From New York City - 2 hours; Baltimore - 2 hours; Washington, DC - 3 hours; Boston - 6 hours; Montreal - 9 hours. Coach services: The Greyhound terminal is located at Tenth and Filbert Streets (tel: (215) 931 4075; website: www.greyhound.com). Facilities are basic - toilets and a snack bar. There are buses to and from all parts of the country, including transcontinental services via Chicago (Illinois) and St Louis (Missouri). |
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