Would you call this a left lane violation

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Boyohboy, Jul 26, 2018.

  1. mover man

    mover man Road Train Member

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    Sorry to tell ya, but I agree with the cop. It might only be a solid line. But it is treated the same as if it was a Jersey barrier. BUT do not pay the ticket. Fight it, fight all tickets. The lawyer will cost more than the ticket would. But after you add the points to your csa, and points on your driving record, possibly resulting in insurance increase. The lawyer is actually cheaper. Don' no if this is allowed but I used (cdl consultants) to fight and win a ticket in Macon. The cop actually did you a favor. You can fight a ticket, you cannot fight a warning. Even though both cone with same amount of points.
     
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  3. Trucking in Tennessee

    Trucking in Tennessee Road Train Member

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    What is more confusing is there is one section where it says no trucks in left LANE - singular. With Atlanta being the mess it is DOT should find other things to worry about.
     
  4. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Okay, since you fancy yourself to be the world’s leading authority on every subject known to man, answer me this.

    When I’m on a four lane interstate and I see a sign that says “no trucks left lane”, to me that means trucks are okay in the first three. Are you now telling us again that signs don’t actually mean what they say?o_O
     
  5. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    And I didn’t even know about this until today.

    I smell a money grab.
     
  6. Boyohboy

    Boyohboy Bobtail Member

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    I appreciate all the help and different opinions and ideas makes the internet a great place. Am at odds about even trying too fight it as atl area courts have a bad reputation about working with truckers. To the courts and the cops its cut and dry too the driver it is not so cut and dry as a speeding or other more common tickets even the more obvious lane violation tickets.
     
  7. terryt

    terryt Heavy Load Member

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    Get a lawyer I got a ticket in Macon GA got reduced to a parking on interstate no record or csa points just a fine. It was lane violation being out in the third lane
     
  8. Ridgeline

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    Well Mack, many times the signs are wrong. It is amazing how they screw up signs. The law counts, there isn't a law that says that if the sign says one thing and the laws says another, the sign is right, that's the purpose of the judge.

    By the way, I've been doing the business risk thing for longer than most been around, so traffic laws is one thing that I made sure my lawyer can deal with and answer questions. If it sound like I am a leading authority, well you too can pay the money and get the info. I pay because I don't trust the truck stop lunch counter lawyer who tells other drivers what the laws are.
     
  9. Manny328

    Manny328 Light Load Member

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    It sucks that you got a ticket
    But
    A huge "thanks" for this thread
    I have never thought about it the hov lane not counting as a lane
    I do see truck lane restriction signs alot
    This thread is very informative
     
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  10. Boyohboy

    Boyohboy Bobtail Member

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    Your very welcome. I was hoping my unfortunate situation could help others not fully aware of something that i myself was never aware. I been driving 5yrs but i myself never thought too count that lane even though it looked as if it was uncontrolled. There has been much good advice and opinions on this matter here.
     
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  11. Manny328

    Manny328 Light Load Member

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    Dot in Middletown,NY
    Shut me down a couple weeks ago
    One of the reasons
    I did not have the pivot lock pinned in on a piece of equipment I was hauling
    I didn't know that it was required by law to do this
    Hell, I didn't even know it had a lock for the pivot point
    As much as I dislike getting shut down
    I did learn something
     
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