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Mississippi
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
601-359-7017
Federal Highway Admin
601-965-4215
Cell Emergency Number
911
Time Zone
Central
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Urban Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Other Roads Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Urban Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Other Roads Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Work Zone Special Limits
Speeding, Up to $250 (1st offense), double original fine (subsequent offenses), Workers Must Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Overnight is Permitted
State Handheld Device Ban
No
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>7 in Front Seats, $25
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, Weekly, Upheld under Federal Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
Open Container Law
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
All riders
Bicycle Helmet Laws
no law
Gun Law Simple Summary
No permit required
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)
0.432
Truck Access Policies
unlimited mi
Subject to weight and height limits
Subject to weight and height limits
Triple Towing
Yes
Tow Brake Laws Towing
2,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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