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Maryland
Shortest route to terminals, or not more than 1 mile for food, fuel, repairs or rest; 102" wide restricted to national network.
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
800-253-2515
Federal Highway Admin
410-962-4440
Cell Emergency Number
911
Time Zone
Eastern
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
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, Up to $1,000, Workers Do NOT Have to Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Parking up to 3 hours
State Handheld Device Ban
Yes - secondary law
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>16 in Front Seats, $25
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, Weekly, 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 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 - Duty to retreat first
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.487
Truck Access Policies
Shortest route to terminals, or not more than 1 mile for food, fuel, repairs or rest; 102" wide restricted to national network.
Triple Towing
Yes
Tow Brake Laws Towing
3,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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