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As home to the 'Motor City', automobiles are a way of life in Michigan, perhaps even more than any other US state. The state is covered by an extensive network of freeways and highways. Freeways, which have a maximum speed limit of 113kph (70mph), are multi-laned and are distinguished by a thick line on maps. Highways may be more than two lanes but are marked by thinner lines and have a maximum speed limit of 89kph (55mph). All freeways and highways are named according to numerical convention. Traffic drives on the right and seatbelts must be worn at all times. The minimum driving age is 16 years. Proof of insurance is compulsory and foreign drivers must possess a licence from their country of origin. The maximum legal alcohol to blood ratio for driving is 0.10%.
The American Automobile Association (AAA tel: (800) 222 6424; web site: www.aaamich.com) offers emergency road service, as well as other automobile-related services, throughout the USA.

Emergency breakdown service:

AAA
(800) AAA HELP or 222 4357

Routes to the city:
Major freeways connecting Detroit with its suburbs and beyond include: 75, which connects to Ohio in the south and Flint to the north; 94, which connects with Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo to the west and Sarnia to the northeast; and 96, which connects with Lansing and Grand Rapids to the west. The Detroit Windsor-Tunnel is a toll tunnel connecting Detroit with Windsor, Ontario.
Driving times to Detroit: from Flint (Michigan) - 1 hour; Cleveland (Ohio) - 3 hours 45 minutes; Toronto (Canada) - 4 hours 30 minutes.

Coach services:
Greyhound (tel: (313) 961 8011; web site: www.greyhound.com) operates regular intercity services out of the Detroit Greyhound Bus Terminal, 1001 Howard Avenue. Facilities include vending machines, toilets, lockers and tourist information. Charter coach services can also be hired from Greyhound (tel: (800) 454 2487).



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