Rules of the Road Speed Limit The speed limit on Mississippi interstate highways is 70 mph, unless otherwise posted. The
speed limit is 65 mph on other four-lane highways and 55 mph on two-lane highways, unless
otherwise posted.
Motorcycle/Motor Scooter Crash helmets must meet approval of the American Association of Motor Vehicle
Administrators. They are required to be used on public roads and highways.
Mandatory Seat Belt Laws Driver and front-seat passengers must wear seat belts; children ages 4 through 7 must wear seat
belts anywhere in the vehicle. Children under 4 must be restrained in a suitable car seat.
Regulations on the Natchez Trace Parkway The speed limit on the Natchez Trace Parkway is 50 mph, unless otherwise posted. Hauling
and commercial trucking are not allowed along the historic thoroughfare. Charter buses may
receive a special permit from the Natchez Trace Parkway headquarters by calling 662.680.4014.
Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Division 1.866.SEE MISS (733.6477) • www.VisitMississippi.org
Mississippi Delta Tourism Association P.O. Box 606, Clarksdale, MS 38614 800.626.3764 • www.visitthedelta.com
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks 1505 Eastover Dr., Jackson, MS 39211 601.432.2400 • www.mdwfp.com
Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol P.O. Box 958, Jackson, MS 39205 800.843.5352 • 601.987.1212 • www.dps.state.ms.us *47 (HP) for cellular phone users
Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance 398 E. Main St., Suite 132, Tupelo, MS 38804 662.844.1276 • www.mississippihills.org
Natchez Trace Compact 101 N. Natchez St., Kosciusko, MS 39090 www.scenictrace.com
Natchez Trace Parkway 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS 38804 662.680.4025 or 800.305.7417 • www.nps.gov/natr
Pat Harrison Waterway District 6081 Highway 49 South, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 601.264.5951 or 800.748.9618 • www.phwd.net
Pearl River Basin Development District P.O. Box 5332, Jackson, MS 39296-5332 601.354.6301 • www.pearlriverbasin.com
Pearl River Valley Water Supply District P.O. Box 2180, Ridgeland, MS 39158 601.856.6574 • www.therez.ms
State Parks Information Only 601.432.2400 • 800.GO.PARKS (467.2757) www.mdwfp.com
Tenn-Tom Tourism Association P.O. Drawer 671, Columbus, MS 39703 662.328.8936 • 800.457.9739 • www.tenntom.org
Gulf Islands National Seashore 3500 Park Rd., Ocean Springs, MS 39564 228.875.9057 • www.nps.gov/guis
U.S. Forest Service 100 W. Capitol St., Suite 1141, Jackson, MS 39269 601.965.1600 • www.fs.fed.us/r8/mississippi
Currency Exchange Facilities Hancock Bank All Mississippi branches exchange more than 70 different foreign currencies, including those of
Canada, France, Switzerland, Great Britain, Germany, Australia, Austria and Scotland. Contact
number: 228.868.4000.
Regions Bank All Mississippi branches buy and sell American Express Travelers Cheques, wire and draw checks
to and from select international banks, and exchange currency for more than 20 countries,
including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland and Switzerland. Contact
number: 601.354.8100
Trustmark National Bank All Mississippi branches have a
two- to three-day waiting period.
Call the bank before exchanging
currency. Contact number:
601.208.2322
Climate Mississippi’s moderate climate
encourages outdoor activity year-round. The state experiences a change of seasons,
but temperatures remain mild and pleasant all year. January’s average low is 35
degrees. The summer highs reach into the 90s. Recommended attire for Mississippi
is casual and comfortable.
Travel Assistance Contacts These agencies and organizations can provide information to help make your visit to Mississippi even more enjoyable.
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