There’s no reason to spend all your time in Union, particularly when renowned landmarks are just down the road. St. Louis is only 47 miles away and the home of Gateway Arch. Fill up the gas tank, because it’s well worth making a day trip out of.

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Whatever your motoring requirements in Union, CarRentals.com will take you here, there and everywhere quickly and efficiently. If you’re visiting on business, a premium car may be right up your alley. These vehicles boast top-end finishes, lavish interiors, and a host of contemporary features. Traveling on a shoestring budget and want to save some cash? A mini or a compact car may be an excellent choice. These small rides are inexpensive to run and terrific for navigating busy city streets. If you have the youngsters (and plenty of luggage) in tow, a full-size SUV will have the space you need.

For some people, owning a luxury vehicle is little more than a lofty dream. But renting the car of your dreams is as easy as a few clicks! Imagine the thrill of cruising into town in a snazzy sports car, even if it’s only for a little while. Or maybe all you’re after is a budget ride to get you quickly from A to B. Extravagant or economical? Either way, there’s a rental car to suit you in Union.

Before you begin driving in Union, it pays to brush up on the local traffic regulations. From speed limits to cell phone regulations, here’s what you’ll want to know:

You’ll need to keep to the right when driving in Union. Not only that, take a little extra care if it’s your first time behind the wheel here. Once you have a feel for how the locals drive, you can relax and enjoy the scenery!

Scoring a parking space in Union should be relatively easy. Of course, it can depend on where you are and when — you may find it tricky parking right in the center during peak periods.

As the population of Union is around 11,000, you shouldn’t have too much difficulty with traffic congestion. That said, downtown streets generally get busy before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving then.

There sure are. In Union, speed limits range from 25mph to 70mph. Residential areas have a maximum speed limit of 25mph unless posted otherwise.

Generally, one of two things will happen. Your rental company may charge the amount of the fine to your credit card. This is the usual approach. Otherwise, it may provide your contact information to the relevant local agency so the fine is issued straight to you.

You’re allowed to use your cell phone when cruising around Union. However, we recommend waiting until the end of your journey, or pulling over in an appropriate spot, before making that call.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when operating a vehicle in Union is 0.08%. If a big night is on the cards, leave your rental car behind and organize some other way of getting home instead.

Traffic laws in Union allow drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic nearer to them, without having to wait for a green signal. Before doing so, the car must come to a complete stop and the driver must ensure the lane is clear before proceeding.

In short, yes. Although, there are a couple of exceptions for vehicles run by public transportation networks.