Legally placed signs are required regardless of
That's when I'd appeal as well as file a complaint against the judge. That's all I can do.
Caught On A "NO TRUCKS" Road?
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Something I was told. If there is a factory on that road , and they have an 80, 000 lb permit. You are covered by the permit.
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Once caught in Maryland off the I95 southbound loaded on a side road (somewhere from the exit for Churchville, MA) where I didn't notice a sign regarding weight restrictions. They took me to a scale house that was located in the middle of the forest on side road for a weight. I was 15k lbs over weight and issues a ticket. Most of the signs in Ontario, Canada are posted Maximum 5 Ton per Axle. Since running to the U.s anytime I've always paid close attention to any side road weight restriction signs.
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So you tell me... here's the purpose of traffic control devices as stated by the MUTCD (which all states abide by).
Section 1A.02 Principles of Traffic Control Devices Support: 01 This Manual contains the basic principles that govern the design and use of traffic control devices for all streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public travel (see definition in Section 1A.13) regardless of type or class or the public agency, official, or owner having jurisdiction. This Manual’s text specifies the restriction on the use of a device if it is intended for limited application or for a specific system. It is important that these principles be given primary consideration in the selection and application of each device. Guidance: 02 To be effective, a traffic control device should meet five basic requirements: A. Fulfill a need; B. Command attention; C. Convey a clear, simple meaning; D. Command respect from road users; and E. Give adequate time for proper response.
The sign you don't see until you turn on the road, does not satisfy E.
There are more places in the MUTCD that specifically talk about giving the road user or trucks an opportunity to avoid a prohibited road by either detouring or avoiding.
These signs are basically "Detour Signs" and it gives notice to avoid, not notice that you're screwed.
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Section 2B.59 Weight Limit Signs 06 If used, the Weight Limit sign (see Figure 2B-29) shall be located in advance of the applicable section of highway or structure. Guidance: 07 If used, the Weight Limit sign with an advisory distance ahead legend should be placed at approach road intersections or other points where prohibited vehicles can detour or turn around.
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Section 2B.39 Selective Exclusion Signs Support: 01 Selective Exclusion signs (see Figure 2B-11) give notice to road users that State or local statutes or ordinances exclude designated types of traffic from using particular roadways or facilities. A. No Trucks (R5-2), C. NO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES (R5-4), D. NO TRUCKS (VEHICLES) WITH LUGS (R5-5), 07 The Selective Exclusion sign should be placed on the right-hand side of the roadway at an appropriate distance from the intersection so as to be clearly visible to all road users turning into the roadway that has the exclusion.
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In Atherton CA a garden shed starts at a million dollars. It's the rich area in the bay area. To get to the Full service gas station there you go down a avenue in a neighborhood. That's normal for gas trucks. But halfway down the road is one ##### block, just one block with a no truck sign. Can't turn down the narrower side streets or make a u-turn so a cop sits and waits to trap someone. I got lucky the cop wasn't there when I did it but one of our guys did get a ticket. All because some ultra rich folks don't want trucks driving by their house to their Full service gas station.
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