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City Guide - Houston - Road | ||
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Road The traffic drives on the right and technically overtaking should only be done on the inside lane, although, in reality, cars on a five-lane highway regularly pass on both sides. At crossroads without traffic lights, the four-way stop system means that it is first come first served for right of way. All driver and front-seat passengers in Texas are required by law to use safety belts as well as children under the age of 14 seated in the back. The maximum legal alcohol to blood ratio for driving is 0.08%. The speed limit is 48kph (30mph) if there are no signs, but generally the posted speed limit in town is 56kph (35mph). Freeway driving speeds are 88-113kph (55-70mph). The American Automobile Association (AAA; tel: (800) 222 1333) can provide information, and may offer reciprocal benefits to members of automobile clubs in other countries. Breakdown service: AAA (800) AAA HELP or 222 4357 Routes to the city: Houston is encircled by Interstate 610, known as 'the Loop', and intersected by Interstate I-10, which links the city to San Antonio to the west and New Orleans to the east and also Interstate I-45 from Dallas to the north and Galveston to the south. Driving times to Houston: from San Antonio - 4 hours; Brownsville - 7 hours; New Orleans - 7 hours. Coach services: Greyhound (tel: (713) 759 6565 or (800) 231 2222, toll free USA and Canada only; website: www.greyhound.com ) operates regular services to San Antonio (approximate journey time - 4 hours), Dallas (4 hours 30 minutes) and New Orleans (8 hours 30 minutes), as well as other major towns and cities in Texas and further afield. The bus station is located at 2121 Main Street and is open 24 hours a day and has food facilities and a gift shop. |