DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY)—With Independence Day less than a week away, humans are hitting the road and visiting for a vacation. According to AAA, an anticipated 48.9 million people may be touring for the 4th of July vacation, the highest the organization has ever projected.
With approximately 41.4 million of those people traveling with an automobile’s aid, it’s crucial to practice safe riding behavior and constantly be aware of your surroundings. Additionally, if you’re traveling out-of-country, you want to be aware of the hands-unfastened legal guidelines other states may also have. It’s vital to know before you go.
“It’s very critical to understand that while you’re traveling, you want to plan; you need to go to those states’ websites and decide what the laws are,” counseled Capt. Tracy Nelson. “If you travel into Georgia as an example and abide by Alabama law over there by talking on your smartphone, you may get a ticket. So it is essential to understand.”
ALEA reports that last year, there were eight traffic-associated fatalities during the 4th of July vacation. While there are presently no hands-free legal guidelines in Alabama, the Alabama Highway Patrol strongly encourages people to use hands-free gadgets while traveling, not only for their protection but also for others.
Here are a few Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for ESTA Travel Authorization:
What countries are included in the Visa Waiver Program?
Andorra, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brunei, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the U.K.
Where Do I Apply for an ESTA Travel Authorization?
A website operated by the American government is where you sign up for ESTA: esta.Cbp.Dhs.Gov. The ESTA facts you publish through the computer are compared with positive American law enforcement databases, after which both are authorized or denied. Foreign travelers will no longer be able to put up ESTA packages at American airports after arriving or at a U.S. Embassy in their country.
What if I Don’t Have Plans to Travel to the U.S. Yet?
VWP tourists aren’t required to have specific plans to travel to America before they apply for an ESTA Travel Authorization. As soon as VWP vacationers begin to plot a trip to the U.S., they advocate for travel authorization through the ESTA website. Applicants are not required to update their destination addresses or itineraries if they change after their ESTA Travel Authorization has been granted.
Airlines will receive confirmation of a passenger’s ESTA status visa from the “Advance Passenger Information System” (APIS), which shows whether the ESTA authorization has been granted for a Visa Waiver Program traveler. It is recommended that the traveler print out the ESTA application approval to maintain a record of their ESTA application number and confirm their ESTA status.
