What Would Be Your Excuse For Being In The Express Lane

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Final Drive, Jul 16, 2021.

  1. Lennythedriver

    Lennythedriver Road Train Member

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    Yep, the express lanes in and around Dallas are fair game for trucks. I use them over there too.
     
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  2. Final Drive

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    There is a BIG SIGNAGE NO TRUCKS IN THE EXPRESS LANE..
     
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    I'm out of my territory and even, I know better..
     
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    Lol wonder how much that ticket gonna be
     
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  5. Lucky12

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    I use them in DFW sometimes. Have to be careful though, limited exits and some exits spit you out on the inside lane of traffic then have to merge a waze over to exit. Some are dedicated express lane exits with their own flyover. Pretty fancy
     
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    The last time I got tagged by them..
     
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    Fort Worth 35 W ,no fine, just a toll, from north of 20 .
     
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  8. snowwy

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    I thought Vegas was the only city that allowed.
     
  9. Linte_Loco

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    Love DFW express lanes. But don’t confuse the HOV lane on 635 in garland lol
     
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    There's some in Ohio where it's ok.
     
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