Ignorant Officer?

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by bmvotav, Sep 30, 2008.

  1. nyc truck inspector

    nyc truck inspector Bobtail Member

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    i enforce fmcsa rules and regs in nyc . missing that clip is not an out of service unless the leafs have shifted under fed regs . illinois law i dont know . this defect can be written under fail to maintain inspect repair . but i would not take the vehicle out of service .the officer was correct as this is a violation but the state law with out of service for any violation seems strange . these clips are there to keep the leafs inline and if the springs are not shifted , i would not bother writing it . no safety issue in my oppinion . maybe he handled the situation based upon your attitude .
     
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  3. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    That is the key right there....
    Whenever I get the the arrow or the message to go to the coop, I park the rig, bring my binder, wallet, and my polite attitude. Yeah, sometimes (about less than .005 of the time) I did something wrong. Most of the time it's to make sure that I'm squared away.

    Even if you did something wrong, a good attitude goes a long ways to reduce the "pain".
     
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  4. Raafi

    Raafi Light Load Member

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    tell me what does attitude have to do with law?

    so if i am nice, i can break the law, but if have an attitude, i am held to some impossible standards?

    cops are supposed to uphold the law, not apply it willy nilly depending on how much someone kisses up to them

    but then again, i thought the guys who shot ahmadu diallo deserved the death penalty. what do i know?
     
  5. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    The I 90 scale in eastern WY makes you split weight spread axle trailers.
     
  6. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    It shouldn't be that way, but remember.......... its their sand box, we just play in it. Its their rules.
     
  7. ssbowles

    ssbowles Heavy Load Member

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    More often than not, attitude has everything to do with it. If you get pulled into a scale, or get pulled over on the side of the road, and the first thing out of your mouth is attitude...get ready for a long day. On the other hand, if you treat the LEO with a little respect and courtesy, he'll probably return the favor and not be so nit-picky during the inspection.
    IOW, you catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar.
     
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  8. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    Attitude has nothing to do with being able to break the law.

    I guarantee that if you say get pulled over for a broken tail-light and you call the officer a derogatory name, you'll find out real quick how attitude comes into play.

    Raafi, Stop being a friggin' VICTIM.

    This is getting old......:biggrin_2554:
     
  9. Raafi

    Raafi Light Load Member

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    yes, subservient to the representatives of the powers-that-be

    thats the key to success in life
     
  10. Raafi

    Raafi Light Load Member

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    lets EXAGGERATE why dont we

    where do you get anything where i am justifying being rude or name calling

    thats the forte of you guys, i dont call you names

    nor do i call cops or anyone else names

    i am saying that if i broke the law, or if i didnt, should not depend on me kissing butt, thats all
     
  11. Raafi

    Raafi Light Load Member

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    thanks brick

    that was a much better response

    sheesh
     
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