Level 1 DOT inspection- typographical errors...

I got pulled in for a level 1 today.

I asked one of our mechanics what the maximum allowed measurement for brake adjustment was, and was told 1"'for C-20 chambers and 2" for C-30.

Problem is, according to him I don't have C-20 chambers on my truck. I have C-24's. Those have a different spec.

Also, the picture below shows three axles. I had four.

Now here's my question for all you internet lawyers.

According to him if an inspection report shows typos of this nature amd any violations were found, they can be easily challenged in court and dismissed. How accurate is that?

I didn't buy it, because in my experience where trucks and truck drivers are concerned judges don't care in the least about technicalities. Their attitudes tend to be "since the LEO said you're guilty, I'm also going to say it and to Hell with any facts to the contrary, so pay your fine and get out of my face".

What say you all?

 

No sir, no violations.

In fact, that was the fastest level 1 I've ever seen in my life.

I think the only reason they pulled me in was my placards. I don't know about other parts of the world, but over in DelMarVa hazmat placards are police magnets.

 

I get that much.

According to my mechanic though, I don't have C-20s on the steer. I have C-24s. Everything else is C-30.

The other thing is that I drive a single screw, and pull a tandem trailer. That's four axles, instead of the three show.

 

More glaring than that I would say is the omission of an entire axle.

Like I said, I have a feeling the MSP had something else on their mind, but didn't find what they might've been expecting to.