Caught On A "NO TRUCKS" Road?

Discussion in 'Trucker Legal Advice' started by Tanksmuch, Dec 22, 2020.

  1. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    If I'm over 60K I guess I wouldn't go left.
     
  2. Lyle H

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    But my truck isn’t pictured as far as axle combination.
     
  3. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    Didn't notice the bottom one wasn't 5.
    But if 2 was 20T and 4 was 60K I would assume 80K would be legal with proper bridged axles.
    That being said there is no gross limit indicated and would hate to end up at the bottom.
     
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  4. gentleroger

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    Then you need to break out some paper and your crayons and add to the sign. :rolleyes:


    Seriously, I think they intended single vehicle, combination vehicle, and doubles. And considering the doubles is only 1T higher than the middle, I would assume GVWR for a 5 axle vehicle us 29T. I think you're in IL, so there is a length restriction as well so even if you ignore the GVWR and focus on actual wieght it wont matter if you're under 29T, you'll still get a ticket. You can fight it on signage, but doubt you'd win.
     
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    I agree on 29T gross max.
    Bad signage though.
     
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    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    Think I know where that is, it'll hold 45 ton just fine.
     
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    Just drive real fast and you will make it most of the way across before it collapses.
     
  8. Lyle H

    Lyle H Road Train Member

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    It’s in southeast Nebraska. But there are no detour signs anywhere around telling you to take a different route. The only signs showing the limits are right next to the bridge within a mile.
     
  9. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    Yea I've gone across that one once or twice, it'll be fine.
     
  10. Lyle H

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    I’m not real worried about falling through, I’m questioning the signage.