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by permit only
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
Federal Highway Admin 
202-219-3570
Cell Emergency Number
911
Time Zone
Eastern
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: N/A, Trucks: N/A
Urban Interstates Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Other Roads Cars: N/A, Trucks: N/A
Urban Interstates Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Other Roads Cars: N/A, Trucks: N/A
Work Zone Special Limits
All moving violations, Double original fine, Workers Must Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Not Permitted
State Handheld Device Ban
Yes
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>16 in All Seats, $50
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, Once or twice a month, Upheld under Federal Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
.20 and .25
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
All riders
Bicycle Helmet Laws
under 16
Gun Law Simple Summary
Guns must be unloaded and inaccessible, unless carry permit issued from state. Locking device needed for transfer.
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
No law - the law is unclear or is prohibited
Radar Detectors
No detectors or jammers
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.479
Truck Access Policies
by permit only
Triple Towing
No
Tow Brake Laws Towing
3,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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