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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
800-336-5875 732-727-5929
Federal Highway Admin
609-637-4200
Cell Emergency Number
911
Time Zone
Eastern
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Urban Interstates Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Urban Interstates Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Work Zone Special Limits
All moving vehicle violations, Double original fine, Workers Do NOT Have to Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Overnight is Permitted
State Handheld Device Ban
Yes
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
<7 and >80 lbs. in All Seats (secondary for rear), >8 in Front Seats, $46 (including court costs)
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, Once or twice a month, Upheld under state and Federal Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.1
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
All riders
Bicycle Helmet Laws
under 17
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)
0.419
Truck Access Policies
2 mi
From interstate and routes in NJ Access Network
From interstate and routes in NJ Access Network
Triple Towing
No
Tow Brake Laws Towing
Every trailer and semitrailer must have brakes to be automatically applied upon break-away from the towed vehicle and means shall be provided to stop and hold the vehicle for a period of time.
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