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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
800-427-7623 916-445-7623
Federal Highway Admin
916-498-5001
Cell Emergency Number
911
Time Zone
Pacific
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 55
Urban Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 55
Other Roads Cars: 70, Trucks: 55
Urban Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 55
Other Roads Cars: 70, Trucks: 55
Work Zone Special Limits
Various, Double original fine, Workers Must Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Parking up to 8 hours
State Handheld Device Ban
Yes
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>16 in All Seats, $20 base fine + min. $122 for court fees and other penalty assessments
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, 2,500+ annually, Upheld under state and Federal Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.15
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
All riders
Bicycle Helmet Laws
under 18
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
Yes - Weaker self-defense law built by a combination of case law, jury decisions and statutes
Radar Detectors
No jammers
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.795
Truck Access Policies
1 mi
Triple Towing
Yes
Tow Brake Laws Towing
1,500 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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