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Lynn A McCarty · 05-30-2013, 05:25 PM

I guess we turn a blind eye to this? We just drive to the race track anyway? There is a revenue driven plan against us. We are a target. What's different? The Federal Government has given the states grant money for enforce for revenue enhancement. The "change" this government promised is now breathing down Sportsmen Racer's necks! We cannot ignore this.

I contacted the DOT of Indiana for a Oversize Length permit, and Stephanie stated that no over length permit for RVs are allowed.

Below is a revenue driven report for each state with goals for increasing federal highway safety. Most of it is teenage driving and drunk driving. Nothing I can see about Motorsports or RV enforcement. Just click on your state.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa/whatsup/S...afetyPlans.htm

Lastly, Sheila still doesn't believe any of this, so I started looking up regulations. (She gets $300/hr, so I did it myself). Here is what the US Dept of Trans, Fed Highway Admin says:

What are recreational vehicles?

They are generally a vehicular-type unit primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use that either has its own motive power or is mounted on, or towed by, another vehicle. (From American National Standards Institute)

Are recreational vehicles subject to Federal size and reasonable access requirements?

No, because they are not commercial motor vehicles.

Are recreational vehicles subject to Interstate axle weight limits?

Yes.

Are recreational vehicles required to stop at State scale sites?

Each State may set its own requirements.

The website for all info is here. This is the page of Q&A. click home if you are interested.

http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/sw/f...egory=12#SO-18

05-30-2013, 05:25 PM	#10
Lynn A McCarty Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Plainfield (INDY) Indiana Posts: 468 Likes: 1 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Dept Of Trans seminar by IMA last Wed I guess we turn a blind eye to this? We just drive to the race track anyway? There is a revenue driven plan against us. We are a target. What's different? The Federal Government has given the states grant money for enforce for revenue enhancement. The "change" this government promised is now breathing down Sportsmen Racer's necks! We cannot ignore this. I contacted the DOT of Indiana for a Oversize Length permit, and Stephanie stated that no over length permit for RVs are allowed. Below is a revenue driven report for each state with goals for increasing federal highway safety. Most of it is teenage driving and drunk driving. Nothing I can see about Motorsports or RV enforcement. Just click on your state. http://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa/whatsup/S...afetyPlans.htm Lastly, Sheila still doesn't believe any of this, so I started looking up regulations. (She gets $300/hr, so I did it myself). Here is what the US Dept of Trans, Fed Highway Admin says: What are recreational vehicles? They are generally a vehicular-type unit primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use that either has its own motive power or is mounted on, or towed by, another vehicle. (From American National Standards Institute) Are recreational vehicles subject to Federal size and reasonable access requirements? No, because they are not commercial motor vehicles. Are recreational vehicles subject to Interstate axle weight limits? Yes. Are recreational vehicles required to stop at State scale sites? Each State may set its own requirements. The website for all info is here. This is the page of Q&A. click home if you are interested. http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/sw/f...egory=12#SO-18 __________________ Lynn A McCarty 3470 SS Last edited by Lynn A McCarty; 05-30-2013 at 08:44 PM.