48 flat in CA

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  1. Feb 7, 2015 #1
    Offroadjack

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    whats the law on a spread axle 48 flat going into CA. I have the 10 foot spread and just wondering if I can go to CA
    not that I WANT to but you never know.
     
    Offroadjack, Feb 7, 2015
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  3. Feb 7, 2015 #2
    CJndaTruck

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    You are legal. I pull my 48' spread in Cali constantly.
     
    CJndaTruck, Feb 7, 2015
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  4. Feb 7, 2015 #3
    Offroadjack

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    thanks I was almost sure I was good but I thought I better double check. that's the last state I want to screw up in.
    the last time in that state in my younger years. I left with 1800 dollars of tickets in 10 miles.
     
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  5. Feb 7, 2015 #4
    Rontonio

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    Just be aware that CA has some 65' length roads that you are likely too long to travel on. Hwy 101 north of ukiah is one of those - so no lumber from Eureka!
     
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  7. Feb 7, 2015 #5
    reefer101

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    youre iligal in Canada with spread, but California is picky about distance from pin to trailer axle
     
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  8. Feb 7, 2015 #6
    Rontonio

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    No kingpin restrictions on a 48 ft trailer
     
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  9. Feb 7, 2015 #7
    CJndaTruck

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    Exactly. But as mentioned, you are Illegal in WESTERN Canada. Eastern has some different rules.
     
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  10. Feb 7, 2015 #8
    skellr

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    I doubt he will be taking any "shortcuts" through Canada while driving around in California. Banning isn't that scary is it?
     
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  11. Feb 7, 2015 #9
    Boardhauler

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    You're actually legal north of Ukiah, all the way to Piercy. And you're only illegal if they catch you. But you high dollar guys don't want to come up here & haul our cheap lumber loads anyway.
     
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  12. Feb 8, 2015 #10
    CJndaTruck

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    True, very true.
     
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