An extensive network of freeways and highways services Ohio. Freeways have a maximum speed limit of 105kph (65mph). Two-lane highways have a maximum speed limit of 89kph (55mph). All freeways and highways are named according to numerical convention. Traffic drives on the right and seat belts must be worn at all times. The minimum driving age is 16 years. Proof of insurance is compulsory and foreign drivers must have a licence from their country of origin. The maximum legal alcohol to blood ratio for driving is 0.08%.

The American Automobile Association (AAA) (tel: (216) 606 6300 or 1 800 222 1333; website: www.aaaohio.com) can provide information, and may offer benefits to members of automobile clubs in other countries.

Emergency breakdown service: AAA (tel: 1 800 222 4357/AAA HELP).

Routes to the city: Cleveland is connected to its suburbs and the rest of the state by a series of interstate highways. I-90 and I-80 (Ohio Turnpike) run east–west through the Downtown, connecting Toledo in the west and Ashtabula in the east. Running south from the shores of Lake Erie, I-71 connects with Columbus and Cincinnati, while I-77 connects with Akron and the eastern half of Ohio. I-480 and I-271 services suburbs lying on the southern rim of the city centre, such as Brooklyn, Garfield Heights and Solon.

Driving times to Cleveland: From Akron – 40 minutes; Columbus – 2 hours; Cincinnati – 4 hours.

Coach services: Intercity coach service in Cleveland is operated by Greyhound (tel: (216) 781 0520; website: www.greyhound.com) out of the Greyhound Bus Terminal at 1465 Chester Avenue. Facilities include restaurants, toilets, lockers and tourist information. Charter coach services can be hired from American Sightseeing/Greatday! Tours & Charter Bus Service (tel: (440) 526 5350 or 1 800 362 4905; website: www.greatdaytours.com) and J&F Luxury Travel (tel: (216) 447 1111; website: www.clevelandlimos.com).