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Delaware
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
800-652-5600 302-760-2080
Federal Highway Admin
302-734-5323
Cell Emergency Number
911
Time Zone
Eastern
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Urban Interstates Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Urban Interstates Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Work Zone Special Limits
Various, At least double original fine (1st offense), Workers Do NOT Have to Be Present, Signs Do NOT Have to Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Overnight is Permitted
State Handheld Device Ban
Yes
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>16 in All Seats, $25
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, Monthly January to June; weekly July through December, Upheld under state law and Federal Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.16
Open Container Law
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
under 19
Bicycle Helmet Laws
under 18
Gun Law Simple Summary
All guns must be clearly visible. Concealing a gun is a felony.
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
No - Duty to retreat first
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.464
Truck Access Policies
1 mi
Triple Towing
No
Tow Brake Laws Towing
4,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required. Must have adequate brakes, including 2 separate means if necessary
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