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Pennsylvania
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
888-783-6783
Federal Highway Admin
717-221-3461
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
Various, 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
8 - 17 (primary) in All Seats, >18 in Front Seats, $10
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, Several hundred per year, Upheld under state and Federal Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.16
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
under 21 or licensed under 2 yrs. except those who complete a PnnDOT- or Motorcycle Safety Foundation-approved safety course
Bicycle Helmet Laws
under 12
Gun Law Simple Summary
Guns must be unloaded and inaccessible, unless carry permit issued from state. Reciprocal laws apply. Locking device needed for transfer.
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)
0.636
Truck Access Policies
1 mi
Access approval required for more than 1 mile, for 102" wides, 53' trailers and 2 trailer rigs.
Access approval required for more than 1 mile, for 102" wides, 53' trailers and 2 trailer rigs.
Triple Towing
No
Tow Brake Laws Towing
3,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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