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How not to get tickets?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by crazybread, Feb 25, 2017.

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  1. Feb 25, 2017 #1
    crazybread

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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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  3. Feb 25, 2017 #2
    ZVar

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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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  4. Feb 25, 2017 #3
    Kyle G.

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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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  5. Feb 25, 2017 #4
    crazybread

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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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  7. Feb 25, 2017 #5
    MACK E-6

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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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  8. Feb 25, 2017 #6
    crazybread

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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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  9. Feb 25, 2017 #7
    tscottme

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    drive like you are being followed by the cops & your boss.
     
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  10. Feb 25, 2017 #8
    Radman

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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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  11. Feb 25, 2017 #9
    STexan

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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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  12. Feb 25, 2017 #10
    Boattlebot

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    Happens to me about once a week actually.
     
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