More lies from the Safety Dept. on using your 4 ways.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Hammer166, Jan 27, 2023.

  1. Crude Truckin'

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    Ever rode a motorcycle?
     
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    Which brings up the question

    why don’t big trucks have reverse lights ?
    It would help see what’re you’re fixing to smash into , and it would also let others know that you’re in reverse gear
     
  3. Jubal Early Times

    Jubal Early Times Road Train Member

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    They do
     
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    I don’t think I have ever seen reverse lights on a trailer .
    Unless it’s a owner operator flatbed maybe .
    And those are always added on

    I’ve never seen any that were factory installed on a trailer .
     
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    If you’re in violation of a law you’d still waste a day to go to court and lose?
     
  7. Lexuslane

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    Done it before .
    Didn’t lose .

    Call the prosecutor or judge and ask for it to be reduced or dismissed Show up and IF the cop shows up , ask the judge for a reset . If the cop shows up at the new court date , ask for it to be transferred to state court .
    the judge and prosecutor in state court are not employed by the money hungry podunk town , so they will be less motivated to grab your cash . Plus the state court may be an hours drive away for the cop and they usually won’t show up for it .

    I’d be curious to see if any ticket has ever been issued for this .
    I highly doubt it .
     
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    Jubal Early Times Road Train Member

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    You said truck not trailer!! I know, I know. It’s all word games. To add them to the trailer you would have to add a wire to the pig tail. Not practical
     
  9. Ridgeline

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    Why would you need them on the trailer? the purpose for them is to see behind you when you back up, not to tell people you are backing up.
     
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    gentleroger Road Train Member

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    It would be helpful to illuminate the area behind the trailer. Think about covered docks or the backs where you're headed into shadow.
     
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