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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
800-367-7623 800-578-4111
Federal Highway Admin
804-775-3320
Cell Emergency Number
911
Time Zone
Eastern
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Urban Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Urban Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Work Zone Special Limits
Speeding, Up to $500, Workers Must Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Parking up to 10 hours
State Handheld Device Ban
No
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes - secondary law
Seat Belt Laws
All drivers; passengers >18 (primary for passengers <18 in all seats) in Front Seats, $25 (driver ticketed for passengers <18)
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, Weekly, Upheld under state and Federal Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
.15 and .20
Open Container Law
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
All riders
Bicycle Helmet Laws
no law
Gun Law Simple Summary
All guns must be clearly visible.
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
Yes - Weaker self-defense law built by a combination of case law, jury decisions and statutes
Radar Detectors
No detectors or jammers
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.447
Truck Access Policies
1 mi
53' semi with max 41' kingpin allowed on all roads unless posted. 28'6" twin trailers for Designated System only. Permit required beyond 1 mile. Permission must be obtained in towns, cities and certain counties. Phone 804-786-2967
53' semi with max 41' kingpin allowed on all roads unless posted. 28'6" twin trailers for Designated System only. Permit required beyond 1 mile. Permission must be obtained in towns, cities and certain counties. Phone 804-786-2967
Triple Towing
No
Tow Brake Laws Towing
3,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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