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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
800-429-7623
Federal Highway Admin
802-828-4423
Cell Emergency Number
911
Time Zone
Eastern
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Urban Interstates Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Other Roads Cars: 50, Trucks: 50
Urban Interstates Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Other Roads Cars: 50, Trucks: 50
Work Zone Special Limits
Speeding, Double original fine, Workers Do NOT Have to Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Not Permitted
State Handheld Device Ban
No
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>18 (primary for <18) in All Seats, $25
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, Weekly, Upheld under state and Federal Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
All riders
Bicycle Helmet Laws
no law
Gun Law Simple Summary
Legally owned loaded guns can be carried concealed in a vehicle.
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
No law - the law is unclear or is prohibited
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.534
Truck Access Policies
1 mi
Reasonable route
Reasonable route
Triple Towing
No
Tow Brake Laws Towing
3,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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