2009 Official Alabama Vacation Guide - (Page 25) FROM YOUR STATE TROOPERS *HP—By dialing *HP or *47, motorists with cellular phones may contact a nearby Alabama State Trooper post to report traffic accidents, stranded motorists, suspected drunken drivers, or other highway emergencies or hazards. Speed Limits—Alabama’s maximum speed limit is 70 mph on specified rural interstates unless otherwise marked. Lights on When Raining—Alabama requires the use of low-beam headlights when driving in the rain. Passing and Turning—Alabama permits right turn on red after making a full stop and seeing that the way is clear, unless a sign forbidding such turns is posted. All traffic in all lanes must stop for school and church buses while passengers get on or off. Buses are marked with flashing lights and stop signals. Accidents—All accidents should be investigated by a law enforcement officer. Drivers involved in an accident are required to give first aid to others involved. Safety Belts and Child Restraints—Alabama law requires all front seat occupants to buckle up. In front and back seats, children under six must occupy federally approved safety restraints. Five-year-olds may use safety belts instead of child safety seats, which are mandatory for children four and under. Emergency Vehicles—Drivers must yield to emergency vehicles. Pull as far to the right as possible and stop to let the emergency vehicle pass. CLIMATE TRAVEL TIPS Fall temperatures are quite comfortable into late December, preparing for the usually mild wintertime. The southern region’s cold months often call for just a jacket. The northern part of the state may receive an occasional bit of snow, as the January and February temperatures sometimes dip just below freezing. However, spring arrives in late February or early March, and by summer the temperatures are into the mid-90s throughout most of the state. PLAN AHEAD • Don’t carry large amounts of cash and valuables. Store checks, cash and jewelry out of sight and use a hotel safe when available. • Use a map and plan your trip ahead of time. A free Alabama map is available at all visitor information centers or by calling 800-ALABAMA. ALABAMA LIQUOR LAWS • It shall be unlawful for a minor (under age 21) to attempt to purchase, consume, possess or transport any alcoholic beverages within the state. • Except in certain cities, alcoholic beverage sales must cease at 2 a.m. on Sunday and may not resume until 12:01 a.m. Monday morning. There are no time restrictions during the week in state law. • It is against the law to transport more than one case of beer and three quarts of liquor or wine into or through a dry county. There is no sale of alcoholic beverages in a dry county. • All alcoholic beverages purchased outside the state of Alabama are illegal inside the state of Alabama and are considered contraband. • Minors under the age of 21 are permitted to eat in establishments that serve liquor, but they cannot be served alcoholic beverages. Minors under 19 years old are not allowed in establishments that have a lounge liquor license only. • Drivers are considered legally intoxicated and may be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol if the alcohol content in their blood is .08 percent. • Alabama has an implied-consent breath analysis law. If you are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, you are required to take a breath test. Refusal can result in a 90-day suspension of your driver’s license. w w w. a l a b a m a . t r a v e l 25 ALABAMA ACCESSIBILITY • Disabled accessibility is noted in most listings in this guide. • Disabled travelers may call Travelers Aid agencies to inquire about protective travel services, such as making special arrangements to have someone accompany them to an airport or train station. Services may vary at different agencies. Travelers Aid agencies are located in Birmingham (205-322-5426), Mobile (251-438-1625) and Montgomery (334-269-0488). • To use parking spaces reserved for the disabled, it is necessary for the disabled person’s car license plate (either in- or out-of-state) to show a 3-inch-square image of the international symbol of access—a stick-figure profile of a wheelchair user. A vehicle not owned by the disabled traveler (such as a rental car) requires a placard, bearing the same symbol, hung from the rearview mirror. For details, contact your local courthouse. http://www.basspro.com http://www.alabama.travel
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