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CSA Points for Driving Past Open Scale?

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Bobcat13, Feb 23, 2019.

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  1. Feb 23, 2019 #1
    Bobcat13

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    So I mistakenly drove past an open scale on I-80 in PA, and was stopped by a PA trooper. Surprisingly the trooper was very cordial and didn’t give me an earful, just told me I had missed the scale. I acknowledged that I did, apologized, and said that by the time I realized it was open I would have had to slam on the brakes to make the off ramp. He just took my license, cab card and insurance, and came back with a citation that reads “unlawful activities-drove past open scale” and a fine of $150. He told me it wouldn’t be any points on my license. The company I work for has very nice equipment and a great overall safety record, so I’m not sure if that worked in my favor or not. My question is, will this affect my CSA score?
     
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  3. Feb 23, 2019 #2
    ZVar

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    As you don't have a CSA score, it will not.

    As for being on your PSP report, well did the officer also do a CVSA inspection report?
    If so it will be, if not it will not be.
     
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  4. Feb 23, 2019 #3
    Bobcat13

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    If he did, there was no mention of it to me, and it doesn’t list it anywhere on the citation. This was my first encounter with a DOT officer so I’m not sure what would constitute an “inspection”
     
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  5. Feb 23, 2019 #4
    jammer910Z

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    Only when an official inspection is done.
    That's when those pesky CSA points find their way to you.
    Even if it's a warning... those are even worse... because you can't challenge a warning.

    You'd know if an inspection was done.
    You'd have been given a copy.. had to sign off on the LEOs copy.. and then given thorough instructions on having your copy turned in and returned to the proper authorities in a given amount of time.

    An inspection is separate from a citation.

    You should be good.
     
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  7. Feb 23, 2019 #5
    Easy_Money_Trucker

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    No, man. Just pay it and don't tell your company about it either. And move on. Don't do that s*** again.
     
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  8. Feb 24, 2019 #6
    MACK E-6

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    And next time, pay attention. :violent1:
     
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  9. Feb 24, 2019 #7
    kemosabi49

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    He has to fill out a TVC once a year. While that won't be on CSA it probably will be on his mvr. Not telling the company is a good way to get fired.
     
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  10. Feb 26, 2019 #8
    Deere hunter

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    Yeah they’ll say you’re fired and then 10 minutes later they’ll hire you back because they don’t have enough drivers !!!
     
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  11. Mar 1, 2019 #9
    Rideandrepair

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    Pay the fine. Check D/L record afterwhile, and report annual update accordingly. Conviction may or may not mention scale. Other choice is to get a Lawyer, probably get it changed to a equipment violation or some vague violation. Probably not worth spending the $$$$ for such a minor offense.PA just wants a little $$$$, It was your day.
     
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  12. Mar 4, 2019 #10
    truckdriver31

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    it all depends on the companies driver pool. driver pool up, then he mite be toast. driver pool down, ask forgiveness
     
    truckdriver31, Mar 4, 2019
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