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Non-commercial use

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by txviking, Jul 19, 2009.

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  1. Jul 20, 2009 #21
    txviking

    txviking <strong>Trucker Geek</strong>

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    Well, the point was to make it very clear in the text that it's NOT an IFTA sticker. But yeah, I do not think an officer would appreciate it.

    All I want to do is be legal, but I don't think it's reasonable that that should require essentially setting up an entire motor carrier operation when I'm not in it to haul freight or make money.
     
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  3. Jul 20, 2009 #22
    CURTWAYNE

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    Have you heard of the Lowrider big rig? Might do a search on you tube for that one.
    Wonder if they call that one used for commercial purposes? Since it is pretty much a show truck.
     
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  4. Jul 20, 2009 #23
    luvtheroad

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    Here I thought I was the only one with a non working truck bobtailing all over the place... LOL :biggrin_25525:
     
    luvtheroad, Jul 20, 2009
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  5. Jul 20, 2009 #24
    txviking

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    Yeah, I've seen a couple of variations on that theme, as well as rat rods. But I'm willing to bet they have the same problem I do.
     
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  7. Jul 20, 2009 #25
    txviking

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    Well, I just bought the truck in June -- cash -- so I haven't been to any of those yet.

    But I assure you, that will change. :mlaugh:
     
    txviking, Jul 20, 2009
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  8. Jul 21, 2009 #26
    txviking

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    Thanks for the information everyone. I guess the follow-up question is: What do you do when you have the law on your side but law enforcement refuses to listen? Is court your only recourse? If you win in court, any chance of recovering your costs from the prosecuting authority (probably not, but I have to ask)?
     
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  9. Jul 21, 2009 #27
    tmlonghorns

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    First thing is always be polite. Second thing is ask to see what law they are citing in writing or ask what specific code you violated.
     
    tmlonghorns, Jul 21, 2009
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  10. Jul 21, 2009 #28
    txviking

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    I always follow both of those, and it got me out of the one in Tennessee. But some law enforcement officers are offended even at a request to show you the law, and at least in some jurisdiction, they don't have to show it to you.

    So I'm mostly asking so that I know what to do if I run into an unreasonable law enforcement officer.
     
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  11. Jul 22, 2009 #29
    tmlonghorns

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    I have also printed a page from the Sec. of State that shows requirements for who needs a CDL and those that don't. If needed I would show this and ask them politely to show me where there rule is. This avoids the "Show me in writing" debate. They are much more willing to work with you if you look like you have done your homework.
     
    tmlonghorns, Jul 22, 2009
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  12. Jul 22, 2009 #30
    kd5drx

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    I use a 1997 FLD as a TV for my 40 ft 5th wheel toy hauler. It is registered in OK as a non comercial vehicle. I have signs on the side like most all RV'S have that read " Private coach not for hire" and never stop at a scale or anything and have never had a problem yet. And we go all over the place so i am finaly getting back for all the times i had to waste time in the scale houses. By OK law i don't even need a CDL to drive it since it is a RV and not a comercial truck even though my GVW is up around 35,000 LBS.
     
    kd5drx, Jul 22, 2009
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