# 🚦 Traffic Laws

The streets of Phantom State aren’t lawless — they’re governed by the **Department of Transportation and Public Safety**. Whether you’re commuting, cruising, or fleeing, **you’re still expected to follow the law**.

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Speed limits are displayed around the city as follows:

* City Streets:
  * Standard Vehicle: 50 MPH
  * Commercial Vehicle: 45 MPH
* Freeway:
  * Standard Vehicle: 90 MPH
  * Commercial Vehicle: 80 MPH
* Sandy & Paleto:
  * Standard Vehicle: 40 MPH
  * Commercial Vehicle: 35 MPH
* Canyons & Mountains:
  * Standard Vehicle: 35 MPH
  * Commercial Vehicle: 25 MPH

<sup><sub>Note: This is a general list of Speed Limits. We have signs that will display on your HUD in city for each road!<sub></sup>

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Officers may clock your speed at any time — and excessive speeding **will lead to fines or arrest**.

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#### 📜 CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)

* A **Commercial Driver’s License is required** for anyone operating **trucks, delivery vehicles, or other commercial-class rides**.
* Don’t have one? Expect tickets, seizures, and possible jail time.

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#### ⛑️ Seatbelts & Harnesses

* Seatbelts are **recommended** for everyday driving.
  * Use **“B”** to toggle your seatbelt.
* **Racing harnesses** are **legal** and highly recommended for high-speed or law enforcement vehicles. These must be **installed by a mechanic**.
* While it’s not a crime to drive without a seatbelt, **injuries are more likely** during crashes — both mechanically and in RP.
* Buckle up — or risk flying through the windshield.

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#### 🚫 Driving Restrictions

* **Driving under the influence of substances (excluding alcohol)** is **strictly prohibited**.
* Driving with a **BAC of 0.08 or higher** is **illegal** and will result in DUI charges.
* **Shooting from a moving vehicle** is illegal, **unless it’s response or cover fire** during an active RP scenario.
* Your vehicle must **fit entirely within a single lane**. Oversized or misaligned vehicles are considered **not road-legal**.
* If your vehicle takes up two lanes, you better have a DOT permit — or a good lawyer.

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#### 🚨 Emergency Protocol

* At red lights, if **emergency vehicles** approach with sirens, you may **run the light safely** to **pull over immediately**.
* Always **yield the right of way** to PD, EMS, or Fire when they are responding with lights and sirens.

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#### 🔴 Traffic Lights – Treat Like Stop Signs

* Treat every light like a **4-way stop**:
  * Come to a **complete stop**
  * Wait at least **3 seconds**
  * Check for traffic and **locals**
  * Proceed **only if it’s clear**
  * Running lights like GTA Online is **not allowed** — we’re telling stories here.