California inspection station

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  1. Rgn1121

    Rgn1121 Bobtail Member

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    Hypothetically, would I get a ticket if I’m oversized passing through the California inspection station at night?
     
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  3. Razororange

    Razororange Road Train Member

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    Read your permit.
     
  4. Rgn1121

    Rgn1121 Bobtail Member

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    Ok what if my permit said I can’t drive at night. What will the inspection station do? I would assume they don’t enforce what Chp does down the road
     
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  5. Razororange

    Razororange Road Train Member

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    Then don't drive at night.

    Considering that all of the inbound ag stations have a scale right before or after them you'll definitely get caught since CHP is always there.
     
  6. JonJon78

    JonJon78 Road Train Member

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    First you want to know how to get fuel with your big unit now you want to know how to get through the inspection station?

    Please tell... Which Clueless chicago company are you working for and just how cheap are you running for?
     
  7. Flat Earth Trucker

    Flat Earth Trucker Road Train Member

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    You'll probably be fined an exorbitant amount of money since you will be dealing with the People's Republic Of California.

    I hope your outfit wasn't the one I saw in Memphis attempting to fit a 14' 5" load under a 14' 1" overpass.
     
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    I didn’t think the Ag check on 40 had a scale. I admit it’s been 5 or 6 years since I been out that way.
     
  9. Speedy356

    Speedy356 Medium Load Member

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    Don’t pay any attn to what these guys are saying. I would just run it and if they stop you, just say, do you know who I am? They will immediately tell you to proceed on!
    And they will probably apologize and say sorry for holding you up sir!:cool:
     
  10. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    I have a CalTrans annual, your legal to drive at night long as your lit up on all 4 corners and flagged. You can only be up to 12 feet wide, and wider you’ll need an escort. BTW, you’ll need a California permit before you enter and read the restrictions. California has peak hours in the cities and width restrictions, like mention above, READ THE PERMIT.
     
  11. D.Tibbitt

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    Find me an ag station that doesnt have a coop right after it... If ur on the interstates ur not gonna be able to find one..Atleast i cant think of any.. the inspection station doesnt care. Chp does. I dont think poking the chp bear is a good move considering they like to stick it up as far as they can when they get ahold of you.
     
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