US travel laws we map across all 50 states

Crosstatelaws is a free map of how everyday travel rules change when you cross a state line. Every topic, every state, leads with the number in the statute — age, ounces, VLT %, mph, fine — not “limits vary.” Each topic below has its own page for searches like “kratom banned states”, “Class 3 e-bike laws”, or “do I have to stop at a weigh station”. Open the live map to solo a layer and read the quoted rule.

Phrases that should find this site

  • travel laws by state
  • state line laws
  • laws that change when you cross a state line
  • road trip legal differences
  • out of state travel rules
  • duty to inform states
  • are radar detectors legal
  • max towing length by state
  • can passengers drink in the car
  • is it legal to sleep in your car
  • cashless tolls by state
  • nonresident hunting license cost
  • out of state fishing license
  • Canada border crossing rules
  • Mexico border crossing TIP
  • dirt bike helmet laws by state
  • does a street plated dualsport need an OHV sticker
  • plus “{topic} laws by state” for every layer below

Most-opened topics right now

These are the law pages travelers are already landing on. Each one is a full 50-state index with the statute number on every card.

Driving

Also searched as “Driving laws by state” and “Driving map”.

RV & trailers

Also searched as “RV & trailers laws by state” and “RV & trailers map”.

Trucking & hotshot

Also searched as “Trucking & hotshot laws by state” and “Trucking & hotshot map”.

E-bikes

Also searched as “E-bikes laws by state” and “E-bikes map”.

Boating

Also searched as “Boating laws by state” and “Boating map”.

Off-road motorcycle

Also searched as “Off-road motorcycle laws by state” and “Off-road motorcycle map”.

Guns & knives

Also searched as “Guns & knives laws by state” and “Guns & knives map”.

Cannabis & alcohol

Also searched as “Cannabis & alcohol laws by state” and “Cannabis & alcohol map”.

Kids & pets

Also searched as “Kids & pets laws by state” and “Kids & pets map”.

Overnight & parking

Also searched as “Overnight & parking laws by state” and “Overnight & parking map”.

Other travel

Also searched as “Other travel laws by state” and “Other travel map”.

Hunt and fish licenses are on the nonresident license map. Canada and Mexico are on the border guide. Data is curated weekly. See the legal disclaimer.