Highway safety laws differ from state to state. The summary information here can be used to compare laws in specific categories. The Institute constantly monitors legislative changes and updates this information as needed.
LAWS FOR ALL STATES & D.C.
Automated enforcement
Cellphones and texting with maps
Driver licensing:
Young drivers with maps
Graduated driver licensing calculator: For every state and D.C., the Institute has estimated the effects of strengthening or weakening five key components of GDL laws: permit age, practice driving hours, license age, and night driving and passenger restrictions.
Older drivers
DUI/DWI
Occupant protection:
Safety belts and child restraints with maps
Motorcycle & bicycle helmet use with maps
Pickup trucks: restrictions on riding in cargo areas with map
Vehicle types:
Low-speed vehicles with map
Medium-speed vehicles with map
Minitrucks with map
Speed limits
LAWS IN YOUR STATE
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