How not to get tickets?

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  1. crazybread

    crazybread Medium Load Member

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    I am a new driver and hear that drivers talk about gettting tickets and don't want to be that guy. What kind of advice would you recommend? I understand that the most common type are speeding,following too close, improper lane change and reckless driving what are ways to protest yourself while driving.?
     
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    Do your pre trip, keep at the speed limit, and stay out of the restricted lanes and that's 99% of the reasion people get a ticket.
    Oh, don't be an aggressive driver....
     
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    Don't do those things and you should be fine. A dash cam is also a good idea.
     
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    I guess when I am on the road it would make me less nervous about getting a ticket. How does overweight tickets work? If I get a load and I am overweight and drive to the scale to get it weight would I get a ticket if I am overweight?
     
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    Sure would. You cannot operate on a public road above your maximum registered GCW.

    Next time you get empty, stop by a CAT scale and get an empty weight of your truck. That you'll know what you can carry and can avert issues as soon as you're handed a BOL.
     
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    thanks that make sense. The only issue that I can see that might happen is if the weight of the load is incorrect that weights more then what is it supposed to be not sure if this happens or not.
     
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    drive like you are being followed by the cops & your boss.
     
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    Also don't buy a fast car tickets outside of work hurt just as much as getting a ticket in the truck.
     
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    In a truck when 3 or more lanes exist, only use the right 2 lanes.

    Even a 65 mph truck can get you a speeding ticket in 55 mph or less sections. And be especially careful of your speed in small towns and school zones.
     
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    Happens to me about once a week actually.
     
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