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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
511
Federal Highway Admin
850-553-2200
Cell Emergency Number
911 *347
Time Zone
Eastern
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Urban Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Other Roads Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Urban Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Other Roads Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Work Zone Special Limits
Speeding, Double original fine, Workers Must Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Parking up to 3 hours
State Handheld Device Ban
No
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
6 -17 in Front Seats, >6 in Front Seats, $30
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, Between 15-20 per month, Upheld under Federal Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.2
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
under 21 or those with under $10,000 in medical coverage for motorcycle-related injuries
Bicycle Helmet Laws
under 16
Gun Law Simple Summary
Guns can be concealed and secure in a case in a private vehicle without a permit
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
Yes - Law permits deadly force in public places with no duty to retreat
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.542
Truck Access Policies
unlimited mi
Triple Towing
No
Tow Brake Laws Towing
3,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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