Signs

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by GRTrucking, Aug 4, 2011.

  1. Aug 4, 2011 #1
    GRTrucking

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    Hello , I got a ticket in Long Beach Ca. for going down a street that says no trucks over 6,000 pounds. I did not see the sign because the street was under constuction and the sign was wired to the traffic signal too low for me to see. Is there a minimum height that the sign has to be posted ?
     
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  3. Aug 4, 2011 #2
    CondoCruiser

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    They have to follow the MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices) set forth by the gov't.

    http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/

    Look under the 2009 edition link
     
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    paul 1052 and GRTrucking Thank this.
  4. Aug 12, 2011 #3
    GRTrucking

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    cop did'nt show up to court. thanks for the info...........
     
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