USX in Laporte IN

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by Lonesome, Aug 24, 2019.

  1. mjd4277

    mjd4277 Road Train Member

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    Sometimes you don’t have a choice. Half of the communities in Indiana are so restrictive on trucks (even with road construction)it isn’t even funny anymore!
     
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  3. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    In my world, you always have a choice. Last and least attractive, pull the knobs, call the police. They'll get you out every time.
     
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  4. mjd4277

    mjd4277 Road Train Member

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    That option is 50/50. It might work but at the same time if you’re blocking/obstructing traffic you could get cited for it.
     
  5. Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    No doubt. There are signs all along SR2 saying northbound 35 is CLOSED to trucks, and what the detour is. Don't know which way he came in, though....
     
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  6. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    Lots better than tearing down a stop light.
    Impeding traffic. No big deal and you probably won't get a ticket
     
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  7. mjd4277

    mjd4277 Road Train Member

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    Like I said it’s 50/50.
     
  8. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    100% you tear down a traffic light.
    100% you get a ticket for tearing down a traffic light. Plus you get to pay for the traffic light.
    50% you get a ticket for impending traffic.

    How do you like the odds?
     
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  9. mjd4277

    mjd4277 Road Train Member

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    In my case I’d make those odds 0%.
    I’d find another legal route and avoid that area.
    But that’s just me.
     
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  10. starmac

    starmac Road Train Member

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    I used to pull 53 and 55 foot trailers with the axles right on the back of the trailers, and there was lots of times I needed to make a right and instead had to do three lefts, sometimes you have to go left to go right. lol
     
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  11. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    i agree with you on the ticket, but....it would still be much better than taking down half the intersection lights, park benches, baby strollers, and the occasional "drunken Fred".....
     
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