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Getting Around Mobile, AL

PARKING

Parking Downtown: Available at the Civic Center (arrange with Center manager, 251-208-7486, fee charged) or use "under the interstate parking." The Convention Center also offers limited motor coach parking (5) at the foot of Dauphin Street (arrange with Center manager, 251-208-7486, fee charged). Motor coach parking is also available on Franklin Street, between Government and Church Streets. Parking at the Civic Center and Convention Center requires a certificate of insurance to be on file with the facility prior to arrival date.

Overnight, Off-Street: Parking for motor coaches is available at most Mobile hotels. See listing in "Lodging" section for specifics.

Prohibited Streets: No parking on midtown and downtown streets, except where noted above. Motor coaches are welcome to travel all downtown and midtown areas, but are cautioned that the historic downtown area consists of many narrow, one-way streets.

Prohibited Drop-Off/Pick-Up Areas: None.

MOTOR COACH SERVICE

Colonial Trailways
2521 Halls Mill Rd.
Mobile, AL 36606
251-476-8687
www.colonialtrailways.com
Full-service, including: A/C service; grease, oil and washing; restroom servicing; major and minor repairs; body repairs; glass replacement; relief drivers; interior cleaning.

FUEL & TRAVEL INFORMATION

Alabama Lodging Tax: Varies statewide.

Permits/Applications: Apply via the Alabama Public Service Commission, 334-242-5980.

Vehicle Identification Receipts*: SSRS Form (Specify: Interstate carriers domiciled in the state of Alabama or not domiciled in the state of Alabama.) (*All carriers must display ICC, COT, PSC registration numbers and names of domiciles.)

International Registration, Radar Detector Law, Reciprocity, Inspection Fees & Charges: None.

Restrictions: SSRS, DOT, ICC restrictions apply.

Tunnel Information - Mobile: Bankhead Tunnel height 12 ft.; George Wallace Tunnel height 16 ft.

Statewide Inspectors and Inspection Points: No specific points. Group tour buses are subject to random inspections conducted by the Highway Patrol.

Speed Limit: 55 to 70 MPH. General highway information can be obtained through Alabama Department of Public Safety.
251-660-2300 (Mobile), 334-242-4128 (Montgomery),
205-322-4691 (Birmingham), www.dps.state.al.us.
Road and Weather Condition Reports: Local Weather: Local 15 TV (NBC) 251-476-6666, www.local15tv.com

Alabama State Troopers: 251-660-2300.

Standard DOT regulations apply throughout Alabama.

DUMPING STATIONS

Grand Bay Welcome Center
Interstate 10, 1 mile east of Alabama/Mississippi state line
251-865-4741

Colonial Trailways
2521 Halls Mill Rd.
Mobile, AL 36606
251-476-8687 www.colonialtrailways.com