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Alabama
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
Federal Highway Admin 
334-274-6350
Cell Emergency Number
*47
Time Zone
Central
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Urban Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Urban Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Work Zone Special Limits
Speeding, Double original fine, Workers Must 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
>15 in Front Seats, $25
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, Throughout the year, Upheld under Federal Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.15
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
All riders
Bicycle Helmet Laws
under 16
Gun Law Simple Summary
Open carry is lawful. No conceal. Firearms must be unloaded and inaccessible, unless carry permit issued from state
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)
0.463
Truck Access Policies
1 mi
Triple Towing
No
Tow Brake Laws Towing
3,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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