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Rhode Island
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
888-401-4511
Federal Highway Admin
401-431-6010
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, 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
No
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>18 in All Seats, $75
Sobriety Checkpoints
No, Illegal under state Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.10 and 0.15
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
under 21 or licensed under 1 yr.; all passengers
Bicycle Helmet Laws
under 16
Gun Law Simple Summary
Legally owned guns may be carried if passing through state (don't stop in state unless you have to). Locking device needed for transfer.
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
No - Duty to retreat first
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.574
Truck Access Policies
1 mi
Tractor-semi trailer combos and 102" wides; all roads. Upon leaving Designated Network, all twin trailers must get permits beyond 1 mile
Tractor-semi trailer combos and 102" wides; all roads. Upon leaving Designated Network, all twin trailers must get permits beyond 1 mile
Triple Towing
No
Tow Brake Laws Towing
4,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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