Towing in Florida

buzzinhalfdozen · 02-12-2009, 08:59 AM

Not up on Florida towing laws but heard they were different than our great state. Going to bike week end of Feb. will be pulling 36 Ft. triple axle goose neck, anything special that I need, other than sun block? Joe

Freddie · 02-12-2009, 09:14 AM

From what I understand about our towing laws, as long as your not over 65' total lenght, your fine.

buzzinhalfdozen · 02-12-2009, 09:22 AM

Thanks I've heard that length mentioned before, but wasn't sure if that was the big thing they looked at. By the way do we have to go thru scales in your state? I know there are some states that want us to go thru the scales even though we're technically not commercial. Not sure why all the states can't have the same laws when it comes to this type of thing, seems like just one more way for the local Barney to ruin our day by inforceing some state or local specific law that the out of towner is unaware of. Joe

Emily Stott · 02-12-2009, 09:48 AM

What is the proper precedure it you are over 65'????

X-TECH MAN · 02-12-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Emily Stott

What is the proper precedure it you are over 65'????

I believe the wt limit is 10,000 lbs GVW max and triple axle also for a CDL in some states. Not 100 % sure on that though.

Mike Pearson · 02-12-2009, 12:11 PM

I livre in florida. I have a dually and a 40 ft gooseneck. I have never had any problems while towing with my rig. I dont stop at the scales or the Agriculture check points. Emily, There is an over lenght permit that you can purchase if you are over 65 ft. I think you can get the info of of the FDOT website. The permit is much cheaper than the fine.

80buDTP · 02-13-2009, 04:54 PM

put a "not for hire" sign on it and they shouldn't give you a hard time.

Chris DeGidio · 02-13-2009, 10:01 PM

FL DOT section 390.3(f)(3) says as long as the race car is not for commercial use,that any prize money won is claimed on taxes,and no corporate sponsorship is all over the trailer you are exempt. That's the short version.

Jeff Teuton · 02-14-2009, 07:58 PM

The length is 65' or longer. Permit is $15 and good for a year. Can do it on the net with a credit card.
DOT starts with 10K lbs, but they got bigger fish to kill. I would have enough truck tag to cover the actual weight of your truck and trailer if you use a pickup.

Mike Pearson · 02-16-2009, 10:13 AM

Jim,

Thanks for the warning. I was told by the officer at the Tallahassee Ag checkpoint that race trailers and campers did not need to stop at the ag checkpoints. I guess I will stop next time by and make sure that is still correct.

02-12-2009, 08:59 AM	#1
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Towing in Florida Not up on Florida towing laws but heard they were different than our great state. Going to bike week end of Feb. will be pulling 36 Ft. triple axle goose neck, anything special that I need, other than sun block? Joe __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

02-12-2009, 09:14 AM	#2
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Towing in Florida From what I understand about our towing laws, as long as your not over 65' total lenght, your fine. __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

02-12-2009, 09:22 AM	#3
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Towing in Florida Thanks I've heard that length mentioned before, but wasn't sure if that was the big thing they looked at. By the way do we have to go thru scales in your state? I know there are some states that want us to go thru the scales even though we're technically not commercial. Not sure why all the states can't have the same laws when it comes to this type of thing, seems like just one more way for the local Barney to ruin our day by inforceing some state or local specific law that the out of towner is unaware of. Joe __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

02-12-2009, 09:48 AM	#4
Emily Stott Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Campobello, SC Posts: 292 Likes: 0 Liked 372 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Towing in Florida What is the proper precedure it you are over 65'????

02-12-2009, 12:11 PM	#6
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,437 Likes: 611 Liked 1,904 Times in 571 Posts	Re: Towing in Florida I livre in florida. I have a dually and a 40 ft gooseneck. I have never had any problems while towing with my rig. I dont stop at the scales or the Agriculture check points. Emily, There is an over lenght permit that you can purchase if you are over 65 ft. I think you can get the info of of the FDOT website. The permit is much cheaper than the fine. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

02-13-2009, 04:54 PM	#7
80buDTP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Towing in Florida put a "not for hire" sign on it and they shouldn't give you a hard time.

02-13-2009, 10:01 PM	#8
Chris DeGidio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 364 Likes: 8 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Towing in Florida FL DOT section 390.3(f)(3) says as long as the race car is not for commercial use,that any prize money won is claimed on taxes,and no corporate sponsorship is all over the trailer you are exempt. That's the short version. __________________ Nautilus Racing

02-14-2009, 07:58 PM	#9
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Towing in Florida The length is 65' or longer. Permit is $15 and good for a year. Can do it on the net with a credit card. DOT starts with 10K lbs, but they got bigger fish to kill. I would have enough truck tag to cover the actual weight of your truck and trailer if you use a pickup. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

02-16-2009, 10:13 AM	#10
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,437 Likes: 611 Liked 1,904 Times in 571 Posts	Re: Towing in Florida Jim, Thanks for the warning. I was told by the officer at the Tallahassee Ag checkpoint that race trailers and campers did not need to stop at the ag checkpoints. I guess I will stop next time by and make sure that is still correct. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS