Brooklyn Car Rentals - Driving in Brooklyn

Driving in Brooklyn is much like driving in any other large metropolis; its always busy, you're always late and there's always a horn sounding in the not-so-far distance! Driving you're Brooklyn rental car through the largest NYC borough can get a little stressful, so we at All Car Rent a Car have designed a page that will give you a heads up on some of the Brooklyn driving rules and regulations, along with some tips to keep you on schedule and tension free. The most important part of driving in Brooklyn is staying safe, so be on the lookout for traffic lights, street signs, cross traffic and parking regulations. Auto accidents are easily avoidable with a little preparation, so read on to get the scoop on driving in Brooklyn.

Basic Rules and Regulations

To turn or not to turn… that is the question! If you're new to the Brooklyn area you may not know that it is illegal to turn right on a red light. This law is strictly enforced so don't take the chance! The regulation speed limit on the streets (not the highways or expressways) of the Brooklyn Borough is set at a reasonable 30 miles per hour, unless marked otherwise.

Parking in Brooklyn

Finding a parking spot in New York cities largest borough can sometimes prove to be an impossible feat, but if you're lucky enough to spot one make sure to keep these simple rules in mind.

Brooklyn enforces some pretty confusing alternate side of the street parking rules depending on what day of the week it is, so it is important to look for signs that prohibit parking at certain times.

Parking meters in Brooklyn do not allow all-day privileges - you're going to have to feed you're meter hourly to avoid being caught by the Brooklyn meter-maids.

If you're planning to park you're Brooklyn car rental for an extended period of time Brooklyn offers a plethora of parking garages located throughout the borough. Open-air lots and covered garages are available, so keep an eye out for signs advertising space. It's also good to know that many Brooklyn parking garages cut their rates on the weekends.

An Important Note!

There is a notable traffic regulation that you must be aware of when traveling from Brooklyn to Manhattan. A new rule has been instituted that all single occupancy vehicles will not be allowed into Manhattan during the weekday rush hours of 6AM to 10AMThis means that you will not be allowed into the borough of Manhattan in your Brooklyn rental car if you are traveling alone. Crossings between Brooklyn and Manhattan that enforce this rule include the Brooklyn Bridge, Williamsburgh Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Vehicles that only have one occupant will be turned away at the DOT-operated checkpoints.

Tolls in Brooklyn

Certain crossing points from Brooklyn to other boroughs will require a toll, as these entryways are often less congested with traffic during peak travel hours. If you're in a hurry and don't want to waste valuable time crawling through traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge, why not take the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel? Effective March 13, 2005 the toll for using the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel will be $4.50 per two-axle vehicle, (this will include your Brooklyn car rental).

Driving in the boroughs of New York can sometimes seem pretty intimidating; vehicles move fast, cut each other off and often leave little room for error. One thing that you should really remember when driving through the busy streets of Brooklyn is not to take it personally! If you can remember to stay alert, drive with the flow of traffic, and calm in the face of distress driving your Brooklyn car rental will be as easy as pie!