Citation for operating vehicle where prohibited

MacLean · Oct 19, 2025

Looks like it says Truck Route ahead on 205 & 67 but not on 56. I’d gladly take that to court.

MACK E-6 · Oct 19, 2025

MacLean said: ↑

Looks like it says Truck Route ahead on 205 & 67 but not on 56. I’d gladly take that to court.
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We had drivers get popped in a small town in Delaware for something much like this.

The signs say “no thru trucks over 2 axles EXCEPT LOCAL DELIVERIES” which of course doesn’t stop the Barney Fife wannabes from handing out $500 tickets like they’re trying to get rid of excess paper.

One idiot in particular actually paid his.

As much as I detest the legal profession and the parasites who inhabit it, if I ever get one of those while unloading a transmission in that particular ‘burg I’m going full Perry Mason on that one and I’ll make that cop look like the east end of a west bound horse on the stand.

tscottme · Oct 19, 2025

Stringb8n said: ↑

I am not sure it would have helped in your situation, but I would have asked that cop to tell me the exact route I needed to take if I wasn't allowed to take the one I got the citation for taking. The same thing happened to me once with a company that was based in a residential area. We had to drive through a nice upscale neighborhood to get to the yard and a sheriffs deputy pulled me over because they had put "No Truck" signs up. My boss came from the office to where the stop occurred and asked the deputy to show him the route we should take. In the end, the ticket was destroyed. I guess I got really lucky that deputy had some decency.
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Maryland used to do this when 53 ft trailers were spreading into the industry. The whole state essentially prohibited 53 ft trailers except as necessary to go from the interstate highway directly to a customer. It was common to get stopped on a local road that wasn't posted and then explain your route to a cop and wait to see if you were getting a ticket.

CRX · Oct 19, 2025

Ridgeline said: ↑

It does not matter if you were empty or loaded; it is the weight rating of the truck and the registration they go by.
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Thank you, I was not aware of this.
So much of where we deliver to requires us to go down roads with some sort of restriction it is easy to look past.

CRX · Oct 19, 2025

Okay, I found this and looks like it is an ordinance

City of Glen Rose

I dont know why they have just suddenly decided to start enforcing it when its been used by us for years. However it is good to know now.

Hopefully its just going to be a simple pay it and move on with no points.

Will update with the resolution.

NightWind · Oct 19, 2025

CRX said: ↑

Recieved a citation from a small town police for this. This street has no posted no Truck signs on either end. The company has used it for many years to get to and deliver from the company yard right up the road and never had a problem.
They have recently added a sign that says "Truck" to the signage at the 3 way intersection before this road but nothing stating trucks cannot take the road to the right.

Should I have to worry about this going on my Record? Should I pay or try to fight it? I am waiting to hear back from my company.
10 years driving and this is the first time I've had to deal with something like this.
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I would fight it as anything going on your record is a problem now days.

CRX · Oct 20, 2025

Update. Company is taking care of it and looking into why there are no posted signs on the road in question.
Im assured that nothing will be on my record since it is a city ordinance.
Will make sure that its taken care of before the deadline just to cover myself.

Certainly will not take that road ever again unless I have a delivery on it.

Appreciate the help everyone.

BillMot · Oct 20, 2025

CRX said: ↑

Recieved a citation from a small town police for this. This street has no posted no Truck signs on either end. The company has used it for many years to get to and deliver from the company yard right up the road and never had a problem.
They have recently added a sign that says "Truck" to the signage at the 3 way intersection before this road but nothing stating trucks cannot take the road to the right.

Should I have to worry about this going on my Record? Should I pay or try to fight it? I am waiting to hear back from my company.
10 years driving and this is the first time I've had to deal with something like this.
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That sounds frustrating. Just so I have the full picture, which state did this happen in? Local rules can make a big difference on how to handle it

buzzarddriver · Oct 20, 2025

BillMot said: ↑

That sounds frustrating. Just so I have the full picture, which state did this happen in? Local rules can make a big difference on how to handle it
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Glen Rose, TX

BillMot · Oct 20, 2025

buzzarddriver said: ↑

Glen Rose, TX
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If the signage was unclear, you likely have a shot at contesting it. Talk to your company first and consider checking local ordinances or getting legal advice so it doesn’t affect your record.

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