DMV Crackdown

THE LEGEND · 07-20-2008, 08:20 AM

Apparently there is a law in NC no rigs over 60 ft total length unless it's a commercial vehicle with a 5th wheel connection. The DMV has started enforcing this law on I-40 in the Winston-Salem Greensboro area.

Steve Earwood is putting together a meeting. He is on the board of the North Carolina motorsports association. This meeting will include members of the association, members of state government, and members of law enforcement. The meeting is scheduled for August 26 at Richard Childress shop. They are trying to reach a compomise on thi. Earwood is asking for all racers to attend to show support.

Keep in mind the way this law currently reads a typical 32 foot rv with a 28ft trailer is illegal. A dually with a 48 ft trailer is illegal. The only thing legal is a p/u and open trailer or small enclosed.

Chip Johnson

Bill Koski · 07-20-2008, 12:26 PM

Just one more case of the all-mighty nanny state making a big cash grab at a cost to the businesses in the state. Hard to believe the government stooges think they can generate more revenue like this then they would get from the tax monies out of staters would spend?
This does not bode well for the race at Bruton's new digs in September!

Stacie J. Ridings · 08-06-2008, 10:29 AM

Hey Chip,
My Dad and brother got a letter about this from Steve Earwood. They have a 38 ft. motorhome and a 28 foot stacker trailer; so they are illegal. Can you give us some more information? The meeting is on a Tuesday, and they won't be able to go. Will they have to get CDLs, permits, etc.? What is the fine? When was the law passed? I think Lambert and I are ok. We have a 28 ft. motorhome and 28 ft. trailer, and Lambert has CDL because he works for the Polk Co. School Bus Garage.

herbjr · 08-06-2008, 10:39 AM

THe problem is there is one DMV officer in Winston Salem that is playing RAMBO on this. Its so bad that the racers call DMV and see if he is working before they go racing. I have racers from Winston with motorhomes that come to my place a day early. THis meeting Steve is doing is in conjuction with the NC Motorsports Association. Racers we need to join this. More details will be available in the next few days.

Herb Jr

Tracey Harrington · 08-06-2008, 12:47 PM

I wonder if you have out of state plates if they will bother you. Our motorhome and trailer is registered in Montana.

Bill Koski · 08-06-2008, 01:19 PM

If he's a Rambo type that will probably really set him off!

M Lefkes · 08-06-2008, 01:43 PM

Tracey I've notice other motorhomes registered there to, what benefits does it have?

Tracey Harrington · 08-06-2008, 02:07 PM

No sales tax. When we purchased our motorhome and trailer we saved $5000 in sales tax. You have to open a LLC. The trailer is perm. It cost us about $150 per year to keep up on everything.

Snowball Racing · 08-06-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tracey Harrington

No sales tax. When we purchased our motorhome and trailer we saved $5000 in sales tax. You have to open a LLC. The trailer is perm. It cost us about $150 per year to keep up on everything.

On the RV sites I frequent, many states are coming after LLC'S and cracking down on it. You must be able to prove you comply if they knock on your door.

I almost just did exactly this, even have an LLC in Montana. After reading law word for word, decided against it because I could not prove the RV is housed out of state 6 months out of the year. IE gas receipts, a leased storage place etc.

In Florida, you can bring an RV into state 6 months after you move into the state without paying tax, AS LONG AS IT WASN'T BOUGHT IN FLORIDA. I'd bet that law applies to just abot every state.

Tracey Harrington · 08-06-2008, 03:29 PM

It used to be after 12 months in NJ. When we moved to NC I had to pay tax when I registered my cars. I already paid tax on them when they were bought in NJ so I was being taxed twice. Pretty soon everyone will be required to get a CDL.

07-20-2008, 08:20 AM	#1
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	DMV Crackdown Apparently there is a law in NC no rigs over 60 ft total length unless it's a commercial vehicle with a 5th wheel connection. The DMV has started enforcing this law on I-40 in the Winston-Salem Greensboro area. Steve Earwood is putting together a meeting. He is on the board of the North Carolina motorsports association. This meeting will include members of the association, members of state government, and members of law enforcement. The meeting is scheduled for August 26 at Richard Childress shop. They are trying to reach a compomise on thi. Earwood is asking for all racers to attend to show support. Keep in mind the way this law currently reads a typical 32 foot rv with a 28ft trailer is illegal. A dually with a 48 ft trailer is illegal. The only thing legal is a p/u and open trailer or small enclosed. Chip Johnson

07-20-2008, 12:26 PM	#2
Bill Koski Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 213 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DMV Crackdown Just one more case of the all-mighty nanny state making a big cash grab at a cost to the businesses in the state. Hard to believe the government stooges think they can generate more revenue like this then they would get from the tax monies out of staters would spend? This does not bode well for the race at Bruton's new digs in September!

08-06-2008, 10:29 AM	#3
Stacie J. Ridings Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbus, NC Posts: 143 Likes: 15 Liked 15 Times in 4 Posts	Re: DMV Crackdown Hey Chip, My Dad and brother got a letter about this from Steve Earwood. They have a 38 ft. motorhome and a 28 foot stacker trailer; so they are illegal. Can you give us some more information? The meeting is on a Tuesday, and they won't be able to go. Will they have to get CDLs, permits, etc.? What is the fine? When was the law passed? I think Lambert and I are ok. We have a 28 ft. motorhome and 28 ft. trailer, and Lambert has CDL because he works for the Polk Co. School Bus Garage. __________________ Stacie J. Ridings 2028 STK

08-06-2008, 10:39 AM	#4
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: DMV Crackdown THe problem is there is one DMV officer in Winston Salem that is playing RAMBO on this. Its so bad that the racers call DMV and see if he is working before they go racing. I have racers from Winston with motorhomes that come to my place a day early. THis meeting Steve is doing is in conjuction with the NC Motorsports Association. Racers we need to join this. More details will be available in the next few days. Herb Jr

08-06-2008, 12:47 PM	#5
Tracey Harrington Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spotswood, NJ Posts: 211 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DMV Crackdown I wonder if you have out of state plates if they will bother you. Our motorhome and trailer is registered in Montana.

08-06-2008, 01:19 PM	#6
Bill Koski Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 213 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DMV Crackdown If he's a Rambo type that will probably really set him off!

08-06-2008, 01:43 PM	#7
M Lefkes Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mattawan, MI Posts: 47 Likes: 11 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DMV Crackdown Tracey I've notice other motorhomes registered there to, what benefits does it have?

08-06-2008, 02:07 PM	#8
Tracey Harrington Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spotswood, NJ Posts: 211 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DMV Crackdown No sales tax. When we purchased our motorhome and trailer we saved $5000 in sales tax. You have to open a LLC. The trailer is perm. It cost us about $150 per year to keep up on everything.

08-06-2008, 03:29 PM	#10
Tracey Harrington Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spotswood, NJ Posts: 211 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DMV Crackdown It used to be after 12 months in NJ. When we moved to NC I had to pay tax when I registered my cars. I already paid tax on them when they were bought in NJ so I was being taxed twice. Pretty soon everyone will be required to get a CDL.