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RESOURCES » MEDICAL CARE & TRAVEL INSURANCE DRIVING REGULATIONS LICENSE/DOCUMENTATION: You must have a valid driver's license from a U.S. state or foreign country. Minimum driving age is 16. For more information about California driver's license regulations, call 1-800-777-0133. SEATBELT: By law, everyone in a vehicle must wear a seatbelt. Children under the age of six (6) or weighing less than 60 pounds must be in an approved car seat. Infants should stay in rearfacing seats until they weigh at least 20 pounds, can pull themselves up to stand, or reach one year of age. HELMETS: Motorcycle helmets must be worn by all motorcycle riders, as well as their passengers. Bicycle riders under the age of 18 must wear helmets. SPEED LIMITS: These are posted in miles-per-hour (mph). Generally, the speed limit on multilane freeways is 65 mph. On two-lane highways it is usually 55 mph. The speed limit on city streets is usually 25-35 mph. In residential areas, near schools and in areas with heavy foot traffic, the speed limit is almost always 25 mph. CARPOOL LANES: Major urban areas have carpool lanes (or "diamond lanes") identified by small black-and-white signs and by diamonds painted on the roadway. To drive in a carpool lane, you must usually have two people (including the driver) in the car. Some carpool lanes in the San Francisco Bay Area require three people (including the driver). CELL PHONES: The Wireless Communications Device Law makes it an infraction to write, send or read text-based communication on an electronic wireless communications device, such as a cell phone, while driving a motor vehicle. Drivers must also use a hands-free device when speaking on a cell phone. ACCIDENTS: You must report accidents to the California Department of Motor Vehicles if injury or death occurs, or if damage exceeds $750. DRINKING AND DRIVING: It is illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol (blood alcohol concentration of .08% or higher). ROAD CONDITIONS: The California Department of Transportation maintains a free 24-hour hotline for information at 1-800-427-7623. In the San Francisco Bay Area, dial 511 on your phone to get up-to-the-minute transportation information. OTHER: Roundabouts are uncommon in California. Most intersections are either signed by traffic lights or by stop signs. Unless signed otherwise, it is legal to make a right turn on a red light after you come to a complete stop. » RESOURCES FOR THE DISABLED RESOURCES FOR THE DISABLED ACCESS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA: A non-profit organization dedicated to providing increased opportunities and improving access to travel and outdoor recreation for people with disabilities throughout Northern California. Website (accessnca.org) has a large resource section with lodging, parks, transportation, adaptive recreation and more. CAR RENTAL: Avis Rent a Car has an "Avis Access" program that offers a dedicated 24-hour toll-free number (1-888-879-4273) for customers with special travel needs; special car features such as swivel seats, spinner knobs and hand controls; and accessible bus service. ACCESSIBLE SAN DIEGO: This is a non-profit information center for travelers with disabilities in San Diego County. Information available via their website (asd.travel) and they publish an annual guide available via download or hard copy. LOS ANGELES HANDICAPPED TOURIST ACCESSIBILITY GUIDE: Available online at latourist.com. Includes accessible tourist attractions, hiking trails, outdoor activities, transportation and more. HEARING IMPAIRED ASSISTANCE: Dial 711 for TDD-to-voice or voice-to-TDD relays. NATIONAL PARKS: Free access to national parks is available to U.S. citizens and residents 18 8 guide i fo 188 2013 travel guid e to c al ifo r n iia a who have a permanent disability. The Golden Access Passport is available at any National Park Service Headquarters. STATE PARKS: The California Department of Parks and Recreation offers a Disabled Discount Pass which provides a 50 percent discount for use of all basic facilities (including day use parking, camping and boat/day use parking fees) at any unit of the California State Park System operated by the State Department of Parks and Recreation. Cost is $3.50 and is available online (parks.ca.gov) or by calling 1-800-777-0369. TRAIN TRAVEL: All rail services in California are wheelchair accessible. In addition, Amtrak offers a 15% discount to travelers with disabilities (1-800-872-7245 or amtrak.com).

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