Las Vegas Airport car rental
Las Vegas is one of the most attractive tourist cities in America, and travelling its roads is most convenient by rental car. A car of any brand can be rented directly upon arrival at the airport terminals in Las Vegas. At the airport, you can ask for help at the offices of companies such as Europcar, Green Motion, Budget, Sixt, Hertz, Drive and Avis. When signing a contract, it is worth paying attention to the company's fuel policy and the vehicle's operating conditions.
Rental cars are also available in the vicinity of the airport, at the offices of companies located on the outskirts. It will be much cheaper, but you will have to get to the vehicle location yourself. You can use the free shuttle bus. The most convenient way is to go directly to the transport terminal, so you do not have to worry about spending too much time and effort.
Speed limits on Las Vegas roads
Speed limits on the city's thoroughfares are clearly indicated by road signs, which can be seen in abundance. If the driver misses a sign, the following limits apply:
- By default, the permitted speed is considered to be 105 km/h.
- On a two-lane highway with no dividing line, you can travel at up to 90 km/h.
- On high-speed roads or freeways, you can travel at up to 65 miles/h or 105 km/h.
Violations of the rules of the road are punishable by fines, the amount of which depends on the severity of the offence. Any speed above the posted limit is an offence, punishable by a fine of up to $20 for every mile per hour over the limit.
Penalties for violating traffic rules in Las Vegas
Penalties for violating traffic rules in Vegas can be quite severe. Approximate penalties for various violations are described below:
- Stopping the vehicle in public transport parking areas will cost the motorist a fine of $900-1,000.
- If the owner of a car parks in an area designated for disabled people, they will have to pay a fine of $250-1,000.
- Failure by the driver or passenger to wear a seat belt is punishable by a fine of up to $25.
- Speeding is unacceptable. If this happens, the offender will be punished by a fine of up to $20 for every mile per hour over the limit.
- Using a mobile device while driving without a special hands-free device is unacceptable. Otherwise, the driver will pay a fine of $50 for a first offence ($100 for a second and $250 for a third within 7 years).
- Driving in the opposite lane is an unacceptable violation of the rules and is punishable by a fine of $180-220.
- Passing a stopped school bus, the driver can receive a fine of $250-500 for a first offence (up to $1,000 and a licence suspension for repeat offences).
- Prohibitory signs require drivers to comply with the rules. If the motorist ignores a sign, they will be fined $200-250.
If you plan to leave the boundaries of Las Vegas, it is worth remembering that traffic rules in neighbouring states may vary. It is recommended to pay close attention to traffic signs when driving on the roads. If a driver is travelling with a child under six years old, the child must be secured in a special booster seat.
Otherwise, the car owner will have to pay a fine. It is advisable to keep dipped headlights switched on at all times while driving. Drivers who get behind the wheel while intoxicated are punished particularly severely. It is also not recommended to transport opened bottles of alcohol directly in the cabin. To avoid punishment, it is enough to put them in the trunk.
Parking in the city's car parks
A rental car can only be left temporarily in specially marked areas. More precisely, the following rules apply in Las Vegas:
- Vehicles may stop for passengers to board or alight near curbs painted white or yellow.
- If the curb is painted blue, this signals that stopping or parking there is permitted only for people with disabilities. For everyone else, such actions are a violation punishable by a fine of $250-1,000.
- In areas marked with red parking lines, parking and stopping are strictly prohibited. In case of a violation, a fine of up to $1,000 will be imposed.
Parking can be paid for by putting coins into the parking meter or using a credit card. The cost of parking varies depending on the location of the car park. On the outskirts of the city, parking costs $4.07 per hour, while in the centre, parking for an ordinary vehicle costs $13-30/hour.
