I received a citation while driving on hwy 5 northbound.for out of lane .The CHP pulled me over about 1-1/2 miles north of florin rd.there are 4 lanes after florin rd . just as you pass the bridge there is a sign to the right that states trucks use right 3 lanes. I was in the number 2 lane when pulled over when the officer told me I was not allowed to travel in that lane . I tried to tell him that the sign had stated that trucks were to use right 3 lanes but all that did was piss him off and I then was threatened with a speeding ticket. I live in oregon but after talking to several other drivers who know this area said I should fight it . I have a perfect driving record and do not feel it was justified in recieving a ticket for something I feel I did not do.
3rd lane violation
Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by LTeller, Dec 21, 2014.
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You're lucky he didn't knock off your plate and elbow you in the stomach like in convoy.
Tis a trap son.
Nuttin you can do about it.
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If the mile marker he wrote down matches what you claim. Easy win."semi" retired Thanks this. -
CHP wants you in the right lane at all times. I'd have to look it up to verify but I believe there's a "right lane only unless passing" law for CMVs in CA. That being said, fight ANY ticket you get from CHP... I've had 3 from them in the last 10 or so years, went to court to fight all 3 and all were dismissed when the officer failed to show for the court date.
blairandgretchen, Pinqui and "semi" retired Thank this. -
I know that area well, and you are allowed in the # 3 lane there so just take your case to court and you WILL win..that officer was just being a d76k ..
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NB i5 just north of Florin:
NB i5 just south of us50
otherhalftw and blairandgretchen Thank this. -
heck, this past week, i've been in lane 4 with chp just passing me by. i must be doing something wrong with all you folks getting 3rd lane violations.
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And you kinda forgot to mention if you were, in fact, speeding. CHP is kinda known for writing truckers for lesser infractions, and ignoring others, then not showing up for court, giving the trucker a break, slight as it might seem.
(And you kinda forgot to mention what lane you might have been in before the cop pulled you over.)otherhalftw and AXE Thank this. -
You can request a trial by written declaration, and they'll send you the forms. They also postpon the court date.
Then, fill out the forms, and supply photographs , like DY has above, and yoou'll find, like KH619 said, that the officer will be too laazy to respond, or show up. Case dismissed.
If yooure not comfortable with that process, hire a LOCAL attorney versed in truck tickets.
I always fight tickets. It's the legal system, and you're entitled to. Yes, I said ENTITLED.
I'm now ENTITLED to take a nap. I'm from that generation.double yellow, "semi" retired and Knucklehead619 Thank this. -
I run that area a lot and as soon as the freeway opens up to 4 lanes, I always stay in the 3rd lane over. The sign does say "Truck use the 3 right lanes" .
I have never had an issue using that lane. I would fight it.
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