Overlenght trailer ticket

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Rojazmorillo, Mar 1, 2023.

  1. Rojazmorillo

    Rojazmorillo Bobtail Member

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    Today i got a ticket in upstatate New York on route 414 north. Going to Watkins Glen, NY coming off 86 east.

    I did not see any signs about length restriction for trailers coming off the ramp and i did not receive any warning from my truck GPS.

    After driving for 8 miles i got stop by a DOT officer for inspection right at the red dot shown on the picture below.

    There were no signs for those 8 miles. I also have a camera for proof.

    After not finding any problems with my truck or logbook the inspection officer told me i was in violation for my 53’ trailer. He said 48’ trailers are allowed but not 53’ even though there were several other 53’ trailer trucks driving north and south of route 414.

    Can they still give me this ticket even if there are no warning sings about trailer restriction on this route?
     

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  3. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    I know it’s posted In the Glen right at the split goin south...,but never been bothered
    Can’t ever remember havin to run north outta Corning
     
  4. Rojazmorillo

    Rojazmorillo Bobtail Member

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    I turned back south to 86 and made sure there were no restriction signs
     
  5. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    Ok been awhile used to load salt on NE side of town right on lake...signage was on 14 right in town just before 414 cuts south up over the hill behind the track
     
  6. milkman83

    milkman83 Light Load Member

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    I thought I remembered warning signs coming at 414 from the south, but I’ll take your word for it. As ‘Olhand mentioned, signs are definitely posted on the north end in Watkins Glen, where 414 and 14 join. If you have a road atlas, the route is listed as restricted (I just checked). As for seeing other trucks on the route, yeah, it’s commonly used. Nothing wrong with the road itself, except for the big downhill into town.
     
  7. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    It is ' not " ' this is foot " this is Inches.
     
  8. Rojazmorillo

    Rojazmorillo Bobtail Member

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    That would still make me guilty? If there are signs going south but not north?
     
  9. JonJon78

    JonJon78 Road Train Member

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    Just curious, how much money is the ticket?
     
  10. Rojazmorillo

    Rojazmorillo Bobtail Member

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    I have to mail the guilty or not guilty plead paper they gave me then they will mail me back the amount owed
     
  11. gentleroger

    gentleroger Road Train Member

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    There was a warning less than 1 mile after you left I-86

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    And another about 2 miles before you got pulled over

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    Weight restriction often means length restriction.

    We've all rolled the dice, this time you lost. Negotiate it down the best you can and move on.
     
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