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New York
1 mile on all highways; need petition for going beyond this distance
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
800-847-8929
Federal Highway Admin
518-431-4125
Cell Emergency Number
911
Time Zone
Eastern
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Urban Interstates Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Other Roads Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Urban Interstates Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Other Roads Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Work Zone Special Limits
Speeding, $90-$600 or up to 30 days in jail, or both, 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
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
<16 in Rear Seats, All in Front Seats, $50
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, Weekly, Upheld under Federal Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.18
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
All riders
Bicycle Helmet Laws
1-13
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)
0.751
Truck Access Policies
1 mile on all highways; need petition for going beyond this distance
Triple Towing
No
Tow Brake Laws Towing
1,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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