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Like other cities in Texas, the general state rules of the road should be obeyed. Here are a few to be aware of:

1. Stick to the speed limits:, while drivers in El Paso are generally quite aware of the speed limit, there are exceptions to this rule, especially on the I-10. This has led to some nasty accidents over the years, so it’s vital to always follow the posted speed limits.
2. Avoid getting points: in Texas, there is a points-based system known as the Driver Responsibility Program. With the system, every time a violation is committed points are added to the driver’s license, based on how serious the offense was. With too many points a driver may lose their license or be unable to renew it.
3. No talking or texting: on a cellphone that is. In El Paso police can issue a ticket if a motorist is seen talking on their phone, or texting while driving.
4. Remember red lights and stop signs: It’s important to always stop at a red light or a stop sign. Failure to do this can leave you with a fine of up to $200.

1. There are almost 2,000 metered parking spaces around El Paso, with rates starting at $0.25 for 15 minutes.
2. Metered parking can be paid for using coins, credit cards, and a cellphone app (surcharges apply for the credit card and app payment options).
3. Parking metered spaces are free from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. as well as on Sundays and all city public holidays.
4. You can reserve parking spots at the city-owned parking garages at Union Plaza Transit Terminal, Glory Road, and Convention Center, using the city’s Park915 app.

• I-10 - the one Interstate freeway in El Paso runs very close to the downtown area and is a busy, well-used freeway. It connects El Paso all the way to Los Angeles, California in the west and Jacksonville, Florida to the east.
• US-54 - this route used to connect El Paso with Chicago but now goes as far as Kansas. In El Paso it also goes from the expressway all the way to the Mexican border, along Dyer Street.
• US-62, US-85 & US-180 - in El Paso the US-62 runs along with the US-85 to the west, joining the I-10, and then to the east, it runs with the US-180 to just south of Lubbock, where they split, with the US-180 going to Dallas-Fort Worth and the US-62 going on to Oklahoma City. In the city of El Paso they follow Montana Avenue, Santa Fe Street and Paisano Drive.

International bridges

• Bridge of the Americas: This is the main border crossing in El Paso and is free to cross, and as a result is the busiest bridge in the city. As well as having two lanes in each direction for traffic it also has pedestrian sidewalks for those who want to walk over the border. It has several names including Puente Libre, Cordova Bridge, and Free Bridge.
• Stanton Street Bridge: This toll bridge is located very close to the Bridge of the Americas and has five lanes, one of which is just for northbound travelers using Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTI). This bridge is also called the Good Neighbor International Bridge, Friendship Bridge, and Puente Ciudad Juárez-Stanton El Paso.
• Paso del Norte International Bridge: The most westerly of the four bridges this bridge has four lanes and is only for non-commercial traffic. This is also one of the US’s busiest international border crossings. It goes by a few other names including Santa Fe Street Bridge, Puente Benito Juáre, and Puente Juárez-Santa Fe.
• Ysleta–Zaragoza International Bridge: The most southerly of El Paso’s international bridges, the Ysleta–Zaragoza International Bridge is actually two four-lane bridges. One is for private vehicles and has a pedestrian walkway and the other is for commercial vehicles. This bridge is also referred to as the Zaragoza Bridge, Puente Zaragoza, and Puente Ysleta-Zaragoza.