About State Lines
Because some things change when you cross the line... Compiled after over 20+ years of full time RV road-tripping across the USA, State Lines is an indispensable traveler’s guide to highly variable state laws and...
Because some things change when you cross the line... Compiled after over 20+ years of full time RV road-tripping across the USA, State Lines is an indispensable traveler’s guide to highly variable state laws and regulations. Currently State Lines tracks over 45 pieces of travel relevant information for each of the 50 states plus DC; including electronic device use, seat belt & child safety seats, state sales tax exemptions, gas/diesel taxes, bottle deposits, plastic shopping bag bans, time zones, towing & RV specific laws, rest area overnight parking limits, state park camping fees, default speed limits, radar detectors, highway emergency #s, alcohol sales laws & taxes, smoking bans, open container laws, pet leash laws, e-bike laws, bicycle helmet laws, motorcycle helmet laws, left turns on red, u-turns, keep right and more. State Lines is location aware, so it can automatically show you information about nearby states. The entire State Lines database is integrated into the application, so State Lines works when you are out of internet access. When you visit a new state, have you ever wondered: Is the sales tax lower over the next state line? Is the fuel tax cheaper here? Can I buy beer in the grocery stores? Can I overnight in rest areas? Is smoking allowed in restaurants? Are radar detectors legal? Can I make a left turn on red? Are helmets required? What restraints for my kids are required in this state? KEY FEATURES: + Quick Compare: You can pick up to three favorite data fields to be displayed on the main screen, making it easy to compare nearby states. + Custom Sorting: You can sort the state list alphabetically, by distance from you, and by your selected Quick Compare fields. If you’ve ever wanted to see what state has the lowest alcohol or fuel taxes, this feature makes it easy! + Custom Page Ordering: State Lines has six pages of detailed information per state. You can rearrange these pages so that your favorite pages are first. State Lines is an essential application for anyone traveling around the United States - whether by RV, car, train, bike, plane, or boat. No matter how you travel, if you’re frequently crossing state lines, you need State Lines. ****** NOTES ******* State Lines is intended to provide an at-a-glance summarized guide to rules and regulations, and it is not an exhaustive legal reference. While every effort has been made to provide quality up to date data, no warranty for accuracy of data is expressed or implied. State Lines assumes no responsibility for how you utilize the data. Keep in mind, local regulations can often override state level rules (so while a state may not have plastic bag bans, a city may - which will not be reflected in State Lines), and laws frequently change. Always verify with the proper authorities before assuming anything. Gun Laws: Please note, State Lines has not included this feature in a long time. We recommend apps like 'Legal Heat' - which is updated regularly by the experts on this very complex topic. We attempt to keep State Lines up to date annually This is a time consuming manual research process, and we appreciate your patience and understanding that things WILL get out of date. State Lines is a personal passion project that has been maintained in the App Store for over 15 years, and takes a tremendous amount of time to manually research and update. This app was first released in 2010, pre-dating the era of in-app subscriptions - so the app only generates income from new app sales. If you want
Version History This is the most significant update of State Lines in a decade - every data field has been updated, double-checked, and verified to be current as of early 2026. Fields that are no longer relevant or difficult to update have been removed - such as many default state speed limits and automated traffic enforcement laws. State Lines is a personal passion project that has been maintained in the App Store for over 15 years, and takes a tremendous amount of time to manually research and update. This app was first released in 2010, pre-dating the era of in-app subscriptions - so the app only generates income from new app sales. If you want to keep free updates coming - please do tell your traveling friends about the app. This is the best way you can support this project and keep updates coming! 2026.2 Feb 16 Updated to latest available data. Removed some motorcycle data that can no longer be verified. Reworked and expanded handheld device information to reflect newer available data. 2024.9 09/23/2024 Annual data update. 2023.9 09/15/2023 Annual refresh of State Lines Data. Added information on single use bags and electric bicycles to all states. Corrected menu bars colors for lite mode. 2022.9 09/12/2022 Annual refresh of State Lines Data. Minor changes to descriptions to better describe intent. Improved jump menu rendering that was off on some devices. 2021.8 08/08/2021 Annual refresh of State Lines Data. App now fully supports Dark Mode. Minor adjustments to improve content display on iPad. 2020.8 08/24/2020 Annual refresh of State Lines Data, here’s what’s new and included: ⁃Added: Basic Marijuana Laws - indicating No Laws, Limited Medical, Medical and Recreational Use ⁃Separated: Cell Phone & Handheld Bans ⁃Data refresh, major notes: ⁃Lots of cell phone & handheld law changes ⁃Lots of seat belt & child safety law changes ⁃6% beer now available in Kansas grocery stores! (Kansas alcohol laws were the original inspiration for this app back in 2010!) 2019.8 08/02/2019 State Lines has been fully updated and this release is our first complete re-write since the app launched in 2010! NEW FEATURES: + Quick Compare: You can now pick up to three favorite data fields to be displayed on the main screen, making it easy to compare nearby states. + Custom Sorting: You can now sort the state list alphabetically, by distance from you, and by your selected Quick Compare fields. If you’ve ever wanted to see what state has the lowest alcohol or fuel taxes, this new feature makes it easy! Change your sort order by simply clicking the sort label at the bottom of the screen to toggle between the options. + Custom Page Ordering: State Lines has seven pages of detailed information per state. Now you can rearrange these pages so that your favorite pages are first. + Quick Jump: You can now jump immediately to any page of data, without needing to flip through the rest - either use the 'Go To' button in the upper right hand corner, or hold your finger down on the screen to see the pages you can jump to. + Flexible Screen Resolution Support: State Lines now works great on all device screen sizes, ranging from the smallest phones to the largest tablets. + We added a new data field tracking the legality of Red Light Cameras. + Plus, various other bug fixes and usability improvements. This is the biggest update since State Lines was first launched into the App Store over seven years ago! If you appreciate these continued free updates to State Lines, we'd love it if you spread the word and left a review on the App Store! These updates are funded entirely by new app sales... and positive reviews help folks decide if this app is right for them. Thank you! 2018.6 06/24/2018 Fully updated: April 2017 This long overdue update brings 'State Lines' up to date with all the latest information on tax rates, cell phone rules, seat belts & child safety seat laws, drinking regulations, smoking bans, default speed limits, and more! We've also updated the app to support newer versions of iOS, and changed the displayed Gas and Diesel tax to display State Tax only, instead of combined State and Federal Taxes. If you appreciate these continued free updates to State Lines, we'd love it if you left a review on the App Store! These updates are funded entirely by new app sales... and positive reviews help folks decide if this app is right for them. Thank you! NOTE: We are still planning to fully rewrite State Lines to be a more "modern" app, and this will hopefully come later this year. This current quick update was focused on pushing out a fully updated database, and making sure that the app would remain compatible with future iOS versions. 2017.4 04/27/2017 Fully updated: April 2014 There are still just 50 states, so nothing new to add there. But a lot of state laws have changed - this update brings 'State Lines' up to date with all the latest on cell phone, texting, seat belt, child safety seats, tax rates, drinking laws, smoking bans, default speed limits and more! If you appreciate these continued free updates to State Lines, we'd love it if you left a review on the App Store! These updates are funded entirely by new app sales... and positive reviews help folks decide if this app is right for them. Thank you! (Oh, and of course.. let your friends know about the app!) 2014.4 04/02/2014 There are still just 50 states, so nothing new to add there. But a lot of state laws have changed - this update brings 'State Lines' up to date with all the latest on cell phone, texting, seat belt, tax rates and more! If you appreciate these continued free updates to State Lines, we'd love it if you left a review on the App Store! These updates are funded entirely by new app sales.. and positive reviews help folks decide if this app is right for them. Thank you! 2013.7 07/21/2013 2013.2 -- Quick update to fix some out-of-date information that accidentally slipped out in the previous release. ====== State Lines has been majorly updated to start 2013! 1) Major database update - all data refreshed, re-checked and verified. 2) Addition of 10 new fields - Child Safety Seats, U-turns, Keep Right, Alcohol & Cigarette taxes and more Motorcycle Laws (eye protection, daytime headlights and lane sharing), 3) Screens re-organized by similar types of laws/regulations (Shopping, Driving, Bans, RVing, Protection, etc.) 4) Updated for iOS6 and iPhone 5 screen support. We've decided to continue keeping State Lines updated for free for now, as we've not found the time to pursue the full re-write we intended. If you like 'State Lines' and find it useful in your travels, please tell your friends - and leave a review on iTunes. Your positive reviews help encourage others to purchase the app, which helps continue funding the free updates! Thank you! 2013.2 02/09/2013 State Lines has been majorly updated to start 2013! 1) Major database update - all data refreshed, re-checked and verified. 2) Addition of 10 new fields - Child Safety Seats, U-turns, Keep Right, Alcohol & Cigarette taxes and more Motorcycle Laws (eye protection, daytime headlights and lane sharing). Note - on Feb 3, we discovered that our source data for Child Restraint Laws was outdated, and an update is already pending! 3) Screens re-organized by similar types of laws/regulations (Shopping, Driving, Bans, RVing, Protection, etc.) 4) Updated for iOS6 and iPhone 5 screen support. We've decided to continue keeping State Lines updated for free for now, as we've not found the time to pursue the full re-write we intended. If you like 'State Lines' and find it useful in your travels, please tell your friends - and leave a review on iTunes. Your positive reviews help encourage others to purchase the app, which helps continue funding the free updates! Thank you! 2013.1 01/31/2013 This update features all the latest changes to various State Laws, in particular new cell phone usage bans and tax rates. 1.6 06/15/2012 Major Database Update - seat belt laws, cell phone & texting, alcohol purchasing, speed limits, motorcycle helmets, tax rates and smoking bans. Data now current as of November, 2011. Additionally, we have decided to remove 'gun carry' laws from State Lines. We have found this law to be too complex to simplify enough and remain accurate to cover in this app, and there are many resources (books, apps, websites) that fully cover this topic in detail. Gun owners tend to be well informed anyway, and need full details in their hands - which is something State Lines simply can't provide. Instead, we have added in a field tracking bottle deposits for states that require it when purchasing cans & bottles of beverages. 1.5 11/30/2011 Database Update - Current as of February 2011. 1.4 02/21/2011 Database Update: + Cell Phone & Texting laws, Smoking Bans and gas/diesel taxes current as of November 2010. + Other various database updates and fixes. New Database Field: + State highway emergency phone numbers displayed. 1.3 11/28/2010 Major Database Update: + Cell Phone & Texting Laws current as of July, 2010. + Includes Arizona's new "temporary" 1% sales tax increase. + State Park entrance fee rules updated. New Database Fields: + Local tax levy rules indicated (on top of base state tax rate) + Rough average tax (including local levies) for each state shown. + Sales tax exemptions (food, drugs, clothing, etc) indicated for each state. New Features: + Gas & Diesel taxes more clearly labeled. + High-resolution artwork that looks great on the iPhone 4's Retina Display. + iOS 3.0 Compatible, iOS 4.0 Optimized. + Supports Fast App Switching. 1.2 08/04/2010 New: iOS 4.0 Tested / Multi-Tasking Aware Supports Fast App Switching. Coming Soon: Universal App with full iPad Support! iPhone 4 high-resolution artwork. Child Safety Seat Laws Much more! 1.1 07/05/2010 1.0 05/17/2010
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of State Lines since it was posted on our website on 2016-09-28 01:24:03.
The latest version is 2026.2 and it was updated on 2026-10-12 17:41:11. See below the changes in each version.
State Lines version 2026.2
Updated At: 2026-10-08
Changes: Version History This is the most significant update of State Lines in a decade - every data field has been updated, double-checked, and verified to be current as of early 2026. Fields that are no longer relevant or difficult to update have been removed - such as many default state speed limits and automated traffic enforcement laws.
State Lines is a personal passion project that has been maintained in the App Store for over 15 years, and takes a tremendous amount of time to manually research and update. This app was first released in 2010, pre-dating the era of in-app subscriptions - so the app only generates income from new app sales.
If you want to keep free updates coming - please do tell your traveling friends about the app. This is the best way you can support this project and keep updates coming! 2026.2 Feb 16 Updated to latest available data.
Removed some motorcycle data that can no longer be verified.
Reworked and expanded handheld device information to reflect newer available data. 2024.9 09/23/2024 Annual data update. 2023.9 09/15/2023 Annual refresh of State Lines Data.
Added information on single use bags and electric bicycles to all states.
Corrected menu bars colors for lite mode. 2022.9 09/12/2022 Annual refresh of State Lines Data.
Minor changes to descriptions to better describe intent.
Improved jump menu rendering that was off on some devices. 2021.8 08/08/2021 Annual refresh of State Lines Data.
App now fully supports Dark Mode.
Minor adjustments to improve content display on iPad. 2020.8 08/24/2020 Annual refresh of State Lines Data, here’s what’s new and included:
⁃Added: Basic Marijuana Laws - indicating No Laws, Limited Medical, Medical and Recreational Use
⁃Separated: Cell Phone & Handheld Bans
⁃Data refresh, major notes:
⁃Lots of cell phone & handheld law changes
⁃Lots of seat belt & child safety law changes
⁃6% beer now available in Kansas grocery stores! (Kansas alcohol laws were the original inspiration for this app back in 2010!) 2019.8 08/02/2019 State Lines has been fully updated and this release is our first complete re-write since the app launched in 2010!
NEW FEATURES:
+ Quick Compare: You can now pick up to three favorite data fields to be displayed on the main screen, making it easy to compare nearby states.
+ Custom Sorting: You can now sort the state list alphabetically, by distance from you, and by your selected Quick Compare fields. If you’ve ever wanted to see what state has the lowest alcohol or fuel taxes, this new feature makes it easy! Change your sort order by simply clicking the sort label at the bottom of the screen to toggle between the options.
+ Custom Page Ordering: State Lines has seven pages of detailed information per state. Now you can rearrange these pages so that your favorite pages are first.
+ Quick Jump: You can now jump immediately to any page of data, without needing to flip through the rest - either use the 'Go To' button in the upper right hand corner, or hold your finger down on the screen to see the pages you can jump to.
+ Flexible Screen Resolution Support: State Lines now works great on all device screen sizes, ranging from the smallest phones to the largest tablets.
+ We added a new data field tracking the legality of Red Light Cameras.
+ Plus, various other bug fixes and usability improvements.
This is the biggest update since State Lines was first launched into the App Store over seven years ago!
If you appreciate these continued free updates to State Lines, we'd love it if you spread the word and left a review on the App Store!
These updates are funded entirely by new app sales... and positive reviews help folks decide if this app is right for them.
Thank you! 2018.6 06/24/2018 Fully updated: April 2017
This long overdue update brings 'State Lines' up to date with all the latest information on tax rates, cell phone rules, seat belts & child safety seat laws, drinking regulations, smoking bans, default speed limits, and more!
We've also updated the app to support newer versions of iOS, and changed the displayed Gas and Diesel tax to display State Tax only, instead of combined State and Federal Taxes.
If you appreciate these continued free updates to State Lines, we'd love it if you left a review on the App Store!
These updates are funded entirely by new app sales... and positive reviews help folks decide if this app is right for them. Thank you!
NOTE: We are still planning to fully rewrite State Lines to be a more "modern" app, and this will hopefully come later this year. This current quick update was focused on pushing out a fully updated database, and making sure that the app would remain compatible with future iOS versions. 2017.4 04/27/2017 Fully updated: April 2014
There are still just 50 states, so nothing new to add there.
But a lot of state laws have changed - this update brings 'State Lines' up to date with all the latest on cell phone, texting, seat belt, child safety seats, tax rates, drinking laws, smoking bans, default speed limits and more!
If you appreciate these continued free updates to State Lines, we'd love it if you left a review on the App Store! These updates are funded entirely by new app sales... and positive reviews help folks decide if this app is right for them. Thank you! (Oh, and of course.. let your friends know about the app!) 2014.4 04/02/2014 There are still just 50 states, so nothing new to add there.
But a lot of state laws have changed - this update brings 'State Lines' up to date with all the latest on cell phone, texting, seat belt, tax rates and more!
If you appreciate these continued free updates to State Lines, we'd love it if you left a review on the App Store! These updates are funded entirely by new app sales.. and positive reviews help folks decide if this app is right for them. Thank you! 2013.7 07/21/2013 2013.2 -- Quick update to fix some out-of-date information that accidentally slipped out in the previous release.
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State Lines has been majorly updated to start 2013!
1) Major database update - all data refreshed, re-checked and verified.
2) Addition of 10 new fields - Child Safety Seats, U-turns, Keep Right, Alcohol & Cigarette taxes and more Motorcycle Laws (eye protection, daytime headlights and lane sharing),
3) Screens re-organized by similar types of laws/regulations (Shopping, Driving, Bans, RVing, Protection, etc.)
4) Updated for iOS6 and iPhone 5 screen support.
We've decided to continue keeping State Lines updated for free for now, as we've not found the time to pursue the full re-write we intended. If you like 'State Lines' and find it useful in your travels, please tell your friends - and leave a review on iTunes. Your positive reviews help encourage others to purchase the app, which helps continue funding the free updates! Thank you! 2013.2 02/09/2013 State Lines has been majorly updated to start 2013!
1) Major database update - all data refreshed, re-checked and verified.
2) Addition of 10 new fields - Child Safety Seats, U-turns, Keep Right, Alcohol & Cigarette taxes and more Motorcycle Laws (eye protection, daytime headlights and lane sharing). Note - on Feb 3, we discovered that our source data for Child Restraint Laws was outdated, and an update is already pending!
3) Screens re-organized by similar types of laws/regulations (Shopping, Driving, Bans, RVing, Protection, etc.)
4) Updated for iOS6 and iPhone 5 screen support.
We've decided to continue keeping State Lines updated for free for now, as we've not found the time to pursue the full re-write we intended. If you like 'State Lines' and find it useful in your travels, please tell your friends - and leave a review on iTunes. Your positive reviews help encourage others to purchase the app, which helps continue funding the free updates! Thank you! 2013.1 01/31/2013 This update features all the latest changes to various State Laws, in particular new cell phone usage bans and tax rates. 1.6 06/15/2012 Major Database Update - seat belt laws, cell phone & texting, alcohol purchasing, speed limits, motorcycle helmets, tax rates and smoking bans.
Data now current as of November, 2011.
Additionally, we have decided to remove 'gun carry' laws from State Lines. We have found this law to be too complex to simplify enough and remain accurate to cover in this app, and there are many resources (books, apps, websites) that fully cover this topic in detail. Gun owners tend to be well informed anyway, and need full details in their hands - which is something State Lines simply can't provide.
Instead, we have added in a field tracking bottle deposits for states that require it when purchasing cans & bottles of beverages. 1.5 11/30/2011 Database Update - Current as of February 2011. 1.4 02/21/2011 Database Update:
+ Cell Phone & Texting laws, Smoking Bans and gas/diesel taxes current as of November 2010.
+ Other various database updates and fixes.
New Database Field:
+ State highway emergency phone numbers displayed. 1.3 11/28/2010 Major Database Update:
+ Cell Phone & Texting Laws current as of July, 2010.
+ Includes Arizona's new "temporary" 1% sales tax increase.
+ State Park entrance fee rules updated.
New Database Fields:
+ Local tax levy rules indicated (on top of base state tax rate)
+ Rough average tax (including local levies) for each state shown.
+ Sales tax exemptions (food, drugs, clothing, etc) indicated for each state.
New Features:
+ Gas & Diesel taxes more clearly labeled.
+ High-resolution artwork that looks great on the iPhone 4's Retina Display.
+ iOS 3.0 Compatible, iOS 4.0 Optimized.
+ Supports Fast App Switching. 1.2 08/04/2010 New:
iOS 4.0 Tested / Multi-Tasking Aware
Supports Fast App Switching.
Coming Soon:
Universal App with full iPad Support!
iPhone 4 high-resolution artwork.
Child Safety Seat Laws
Much more! 1.1 07/05/2010 1.0 05/17/2010
State Lines version 2026.2
Updated At: 2026-02-16
Changes: This is the most significant update of State Lines in a decade - every data field has been updated, double-checked, and verified to be current as of early 2026. Fields that are no longer relevant or difficult to update have been removed - such as many default state speed limits and automated traffic enforcement laws.
State Lines is a personal passion project that has been maintained in the App Store for over 15 years, and takes a tremendous amount of time to manually research and update. This app was first released in 2010, pre-dating the era of in-app subscriptions - so the app only generates income from new app sales.
If you want to keep free updates coming - please do tell your traveling friends about the app. This is the best way you can support this project and keep updates coming!
State Lines version 2024.9
Updated At: 2024-09-23
Changes: Sep 23, 2024
Version 2024.9
Updated to latest available data.
Removed some motorcycle data that can no longer be verified.
Reworked and expanded handheld device information to reflect newer available data.
State Lines version 2024.9
Updated At: 2024-09-23
Changes: Updated to latest available data.
Removed some motorcycle data that can no longer be verified.
Reworked and expanded handheld device information to reflect newer available data.
State Lines version 2023.9
Updated At: 2023-09-15
Changes: Sep 15, 2023
Version 2023.9
Annual data update.
State Lines version 2022.9
Updated At: 2022-09-12
Changes: Sep 12, 2022
Version 2022.9
Annual refresh of State Lines Data.
Added information on single use bags and electric bicycles to all states.
Corrected menu bars colors for lite mode.
State Lines version 2021.8
Updated At: 2021-08-08
Changes: Aug 8, 2021 Version 2021.8
Annual refresh of State Lines Data.
Minor changes to descriptions to better describe intent.
Improved jump menu rendering that was off on some devices.
State Lines version 2020.8
Updated At: 2020-08-24
Changes: 24 aug 2020 Version 2020.8
Annual refresh of State Lines Data.
App now fully supports Dark Mode.
Minor adjustments to improve content display on iPad.
State Lines version 2020.8
Updated At: 2020-08-24
Changes: Aug 24, 2020 Version 2020.8
Annual refresh of State Lines Data.
App now fully supports Dark Mode.
Minor adjustments to improve content display on iPad.
State Lines version 2019.8
Updated At: 2019-08-02
Changes: 2 Aug 2019 Version 2019.8
Annual refresh of State Lines Data, here’s what’s new and included:
⁃Added: Basic Marijuana Laws - indicating No Laws, Limited Medical, Medical and Recreational Use
⁃Separated: Cell Phone & Handheld Bans
⁃Data refresh, major notes:
⁃Lots of cell phone & handheld law changes
⁃Lots of seat belt & child safety law changes
⁃6% beer now available in Kansas grocery stores! (Kansas alcohol laws were the original inspiration for this app back in 2010!)
