At what point would be considered lightweight? In Wyoming i80

It matters not. You can have a Army of lawyers. They all will be tossed. In WY the ticket starts when you flop over at any weight.

 

The Supreme Court it is.

 

That would be a interesting case law. Federal versus Powers left to States not explicitly written to Federal.

 

WY is simple.

If you blow over your to literally loaded....

 

Whatever slides off the road in the wind, or jacknifes, or tips over.
If you make it... YOU'RE GOLD.

If you don't... your ##* is grass.

 

Wow.. that's rough.
Poor fella pinned like that.
Guy that showed up to help is a hero.
Brought my heart into my throat.

THAT is why I check the weather and accept Out of Route miles to avoid Wyoming in winter if it's windy or a storm is brewing.

Need to go across it on Fri/Sat this week.
NOPE.
I'll just scoot down to 70.

 

If that sign is up, don’t drive period. It’s not you but perhaps the idiot passing you Always consider how it may affect the people around you, not necessarily you. It doesnt matter how good you are, sometimes you are at the mercy of others occasionally.

In a bad driving environment, it’s best to avoid if possible

 

I must have been extremely lucky and stupid. Back in 2012 thur 2014 I had a Harley route from Denver CO to Idaho. In Denver avg weight of load would be 28k to 32k. I would come back empty more or less. 4k at the nose after all the bikes were delivered to dealership. I learned alot in those 2 winters.

 

That sign is saying You should park. You can go at your own risk but you should really just park it.

 

After some thought, I’d say you want to be at least 50% loaded or a gross of 60k. Also, the shorter the pallets, the better. Move your 5th wheel and trailer tandem (if equipped with a trailer skirt) as forward as legally possible. You want the least amount of air resistance as possible.

If the wind pushes you, let it push you, but stay within your lane. Do not fight a strong gust of wind as it can tilt your equipment and you can roll over. It won’t hurt to let it move you a foot or two, but always have a firm grip on the steering wheel.