Tolerance for being over weight?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by freightlinerman, Apr 10, 2014.

  1. holycow

    holycow Medium Load Member

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    that's right.it all depends on if they are in a good mood and they are on top of their quota.my son received a ticket in Idaho for being 80# over on an axle and at that same scale I was 460# over on an axle and they let me go...go figure.its best to have ur ducks in order then that takes all the guess work out of it...just say'in
     
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  3. stayinback

    stayinback Road Train Member

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    Yeah..........But what are the Fines costing?

    I would imagine a truck getting a ticket for 400# over on an axle is just CRAZY and Not right...

    Here in illinois...The State Police and DOT Are pretty Fair all around.....But dont be without a PERMIT for an oversize..They'll really bite you hard


    Same in Wisconsin and Indiana..........If your UNDER gross, And have an axle that just cant get legal, They will work with you
     
  4. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    oregon whacked me $300 on bridge weight. axles were legal, but bridge was 2500 over. if i would have been in wash, id, mont, or utah. i would have been just fine.

    oregon allows the axle weights. but bridge is lower.
     
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  5. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    This must vary greatly from state to state. MD allows 1000 lb on bridge, axle, or any RGW below 80k as long as you're not on an Interstate highway.
     
  6. salbigtruck

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  7. salbigtruck

    salbigtruck Bobtail Member

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    Will they bother for 34160 on the drives in Utah?
     
  8. salbigtruck

    salbigtruck Bobtail Member

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    What about being 34160 on the drives in Utah but under gross 80000
     
  9. salbigtruck

    salbigtruck Bobtail Member

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    So 11980 on steers, 34160 on drives, 32140 on tlr,,,78280 gross, I should be ok with this in Utah.
     
  10. krupa530

    krupa530 Light Load Member

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    You'll be fine
     
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  11. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I seriously doubt if you'll get hassled for that.

    That would be a waste of the court's time.
     
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