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CA Overlength Citation

Discussion in 'Trucker Legal Advice' started by T|2uck3r, Apr 5, 2014.

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  1. Apr 5, 2014 #1
    T|2uck3r

    T|2uck3r Light Load Member

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    Hello drivers!
    I recently was pulled over by CHP for being on road where he said the max length is 65 ft. My truck with sleeper and 53 dryvan is around-72-73ft. I used that road close to 2 years and never was stopped. Theres no signs of truck restrictions.Theres even trucking companies located there and use that street every day. He said to me if theres no blue T sign, then you cant be on that street. I want to go court to fight this ticket.
    Any advice is greatly appreciated.
     
    T|2uck3r, Apr 5, 2014
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  3. Apr 5, 2014 #2
    Chinatown

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    Contact OOIDA; that organization loves that type of challenge.
     
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  4. Apr 5, 2014 #3
    double yellow

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    The length limit in California is 65' everywhere except interstates & the national network. If you weren't making a pickup or delivery, you're not going to win.
     
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  5. Apr 5, 2014 #4
    boneebone

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    What is the name of the city and street that you were on?
     
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  7. Apr 5, 2014 #5
    eeb

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    Advice? Stay in America. Avoid California, New York, etc. Probably not practical, but it's the only way you're going to avoid this nonsense.
     
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  8. Apr 5, 2014 #6
    Roadmedic

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    Happened in Kentucky as well.
     
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  9. Apr 5, 2014 #7
    gpsman

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  10. Apr 5, 2014 #8
    snowwy

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    i have yet to see any blue T signs. yet, 75 ft rigs are everywhere.
     
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  11. Apr 5, 2014 #9
    Working Class Patriot

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    Did you get pulled on a "Black" or Yellow" route?

    My rig is 70' long depending on where I set the fifth wheel....


    http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/engineering/trucks/


    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Apr 5, 2014 #10
    Working Class Patriot

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    Btw....I do on occasion haul OD loads that hang over the tail....
    You do not need a permit in Cali for overlength until you exceed 100' IIRC....
    But...If you are wider than 102"....Get that permit.....
     
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