California rules on flatbed???

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by flatbedrunner, Mar 31, 2013.

  1. Cluck Cluck

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  3. TwinStickPeterbilt

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    He's right.
     
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  4. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    In Cali, While most of the state is good to go with a standard 48, you really need to check your location for restrictions.

    Some areas have odd restrictions, like 38 ft KP to RA, or 45ft trailers, or tandems only, no spreads.
     
  5. Boardhauler

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    No, it's 40' for sure http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/trucks/routes/truck-routes.htm

    Some state highways are limited to 65' overall, as are some municipalities. As long as you stay on a federal highway you are fine with the axles to the rear on a 48' trailer.

    My attitude is that I'm fine anywhere as long as I don't get caught.
     
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  6. Rugerfan

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    I was gonna say im pretty sure its 40'. no matter what
     
  7. Saddletramp1200

    Saddletramp1200 Road Train Member

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    My rig is not legal in Cali. Just too long. I don't get there enough to afford the permit.
     
  8. Autocar

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    How do figure too long? I can leaglly run most of the state and I'm 75 foot, bumper to bumper. Can't run a few roads, but can most. Got friends that are 14 foot longer than me that can run the same roads.
     
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