US 50 near Lake Tahoe

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53 foot trailers not allowed on 50 go up to 80 a few more miles, but easier. I went across 50 in the summer with my stinger carhauler only had 4 cars on and will not do it again. Anywhere east of the 4 lane in California, 53 foot trailers not allowed.

 

Caltrans website is a useful tool. You don't want to get caught where you're not supposed to be. I'm not even sure if legally you can run 89 back up to 80 or not.

 

I used to run 50 when I was too heavy to cross Truckee and I pull a 52ft spread axle. It was usually at night and I didn't get caught.

 

Been there, done that a few times. From Reno.

Always seen cops sitting in the parking lot at the grocery store. Never been bothered.

 

Here is your answer from the source.
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/trucks/truckmap/truckmap-d03.pdf

 

That answers that. No 53 footers. And no mo 48 for me anymore since my new truck is 2 feet longer then my last truck. Putting me at 67, Maybe 66 if i suck the 5th wheel up all the way.