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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
800-695-7623
Federal Highway Admin
360-753-9480
Cell Emergency Number
911
Time Zone
Pacific
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 60
Urban Interstates Cars: 60, Trucks: 60
Other Roads Cars: 60, Trucks: 60
Urban Interstates Cars: 60, Trucks: 60
Other Roads Cars: 60, Trucks: 60
Work Zone Special Limits
Speeding, Double original fine, Workers Do NOT Have to Be Present, Signs Do NOT Have to Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Parking up to 8 hours
State Handheld Device Ban
Yes
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>8 or >4'9" in All Seats, $124
Sobriety Checkpoints
No, Illegal under state Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.15
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
All riders
Bicycle Helmet Laws
no law
Gun Law Simple Summary
Concealed permit required to carry loaded handguns in vehicle
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
Yes - Weaker self-defense law built by a combination of case law, jury decisions and statutes
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.619
Truck Access Policies
unlimited mi
On state highways. WA410 and WA123 closed to vehicles over 5,000 GVW in Mt Rainier National Park.
On state highways. WA410 and WA123 closed to vehicles over 5,000 GVW in Mt Rainier National Park.
Triple Towing
No
Tow Brake Laws Towing
3,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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