Nevada Travel Permit Warning On NHRA

Nitro Joe Jackson · 04-10-2010, 12:46 AM

Just to let you all know we had 2 of our swap meet people (Las Vegas MATS Event) that had 45 ft goose-necks with duelies get stopped in NM and had to get CDL's before they could move the trailers.
So beware New Mexico is watching also.

63corvette · 04-12-2010, 11:12 AM

Just off the phone with LeAnn with the Nevada Department of Transportation License and Permit Division regarding the permits.
She tells me:
Motorhomes are generally exempt Dually Pickups are NOT if pulling a trailer they will generally exceed the 10,001 limit and probably will be targeted.

If the trailer being pulled has any signs or decals on it, it will be targeted no matter what the tow vehicle is. "White Boxes" should be left alone but you never know it all depends on the Police Officer.

Permits are good for 24hours only and you have to have one before you enter the state.
$5 for the permit plus 15 cents for all the miles you expect to drive plus the $25 to $45 admin fee for the company you get the permit through. Plus if you have a Trip Permit you also need the Fuel Permit which is $30.

You must then get another when you leave if the 24 hour permit is expired due to time.
If you are in state and parked on private property you can purchase it directly from the State of Nevada at one of their sites. Just don't drive the rig there to purchase the permit.
By doing that you can save the $25 to $45 you have to pay the company who get the permit for you.

Being registered as a private vehicle in a persons name and not a company does not apply. She said there are lots of commercial trucks registered in individual names.

Basically LeAnn says anything with a advertising sign or decal on it is considered to be a Commercial Vehicle by the State of Nevada and will be targeted.

All the states need money and this is a way to get more of it.

Hope this helps
Rick Cates

X-TECH MAN · 04-12-2010, 11:17 AM

I would say the best idea is to stay out of the states that requir this type of crap. Is it really worth the money and grief?

Bimbo Jones · 04-12-2010, 11:27 AM

It looks like more short sighted Obama mentality to me. Rather than encouraging the tourists dallors these taveling sportman racers will bring to the Nevada economy they think they can generate their revenue shortfall by nailing a few racers on their road system. this is not cool and we should expect more and more of this as the country slips into more and more tighter controls on everything. Just wait until they start putting the screws in the RV'ing crowd if they haven't already. And I thought we were part of the RV'ing crowd????

SSDiv6 · 04-12-2010, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimbo Jones

It looks like more short sighted Obama mentality to me. Rather than encouraging the tourists dallors these taveling sportman racers will bring to the Nevada economy they think they can generate their revenue shortfall by nailing a few racers on their road system. this is not cool and we should expect more and more of this as the country slips into more and more tighter controls on everything. Just wait until they start putting the screws in the RV'ing crowd if they haven't already. And I thought we were part of the RV'ing crowd????

It's probably a Harry Reid agreement so they can pay for the health care reform!!!

Jeff Teuton · 04-12-2010, 11:47 AM

It sounds like they are allowing for 390 in the code. If you are titled in a company name, you are subject to DOT. If you are in a personal name, you are probably ok. You still need to know about 390. If you got a pickup, you probably still need a plate to cover your weight or your total GVW. Never never let them say you are a commercial vehicle. But you can't do that if you are titled in a company name or something that resembles that. Jeff Teuton is ok, Jeff Teuton Racing (just cause it looks good on a title, or on the side of a trailer) gets you in the DOT gate. Hope this helps. 399(f)(3) in the actual exemption you need for this in the DOT manual.

E Snow · 04-12-2010, 01:13 PM

It appears to me that This will severely restrict our racing in this part of the world. (Sourthern Utah) All races generally take us through NV.
With the current economic conditons it makes it very hard to attend races in CA, AZ, NV, ID WA and OR. It just adds one more nail in the
coffin for our racing program.

It would be nice if the NHRA would get involved and get some sort of excemption like they did for the Air Races etc.

Just my thoughts

04-10-2010, 12:46 AM	#1
Nitro Joe Jackson VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Loudonville, Ohio or where ever the Nitro Lounge is parked Posts: 2,293 Likes: 58 Liked 67 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Nevada Travel Permit Warning On NHRA Just to let you all know we had 2 of our swap meet people (Las Vegas MATS Event) that had 45 ft goose-necks with duelies get stopped in NM and had to get CDL's before they could move the trailers. So beware New Mexico is watching also. __________________ Nitro Joe Jackson STK 3431 nitrojoe@neo.rr.com

04-12-2010, 11:12 AM	#2
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 552 Likes: 128 Liked 359 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Nevada Travel Permit Warning On NHRA Just off the phone with LeAnn with the Nevada Department of Transportation License and Permit Division regarding the permits. She tells me: Motorhomes are generally exempt Dually Pickups are NOT if pulling a trailer they will generally exceed the 10,001 limit and probably will be targeted. If the trailer being pulled has any signs or decals on it, it will be targeted no matter what the tow vehicle is. "White Boxes" should be left alone but you never know it all depends on the Police Officer. Permits are good for 24hours only and you have to have one before you enter the state. $5 for the permit plus 15 cents for all the miles you expect to drive plus the $25 to $45 admin fee for the company you get the permit through. Plus if you have a Trip Permit you also need the Fuel Permit which is $30. You must then get another when you leave if the 24 hour permit is expired due to time. If you are in state and parked on private property you can purchase it directly from the State of Nevada at one of their sites. Just don't drive the rig there to purchase the permit. By doing that you can save the $25 to $45 you have to pay the company who get the permit for you. Being registered as a private vehicle in a persons name and not a company does not apply. She said there are lots of commercial trucks registered in individual names. Basically LeAnn says anything with a advertising sign or decal on it is considered to be a Commercial Vehicle by the State of Nevada and will be targeted. All the states need money and this is a way to get more of it. Hope this helps Rick Cates

04-12-2010, 11:17 AM	#3
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Nevada Travel Permit Warning On NHRA I would say the best idea is to stay out of the states that requir this type of crap. Is it really worth the money and grief?

04-12-2010, 11:27 AM	#4
Bimbo Jones Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 109 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Nevada Travel Permit Warning On NHRA It looks like more short sighted Obama mentality to me. Rather than encouraging the tourists dallors these taveling sportman racers will bring to the Nevada economy they think they can generate their revenue shortfall by nailing a few racers on their road system. this is not cool and we should expect more and more of this as the country slips into more and more tighter controls on everything. Just wait until they start putting the screws in the RV'ing crowd if they haven't already. And I thought we were part of the RV'ing crowd????

04-12-2010, 11:47 AM	#6
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Nevada Travel Permit Warning On NHRA It sounds like they are allowing for 390 in the code. If you are titled in a company name, you are subject to DOT. If you are in a personal name, you are probably ok. You still need to know about 390. If you got a pickup, you probably still need a plate to cover your weight or your total GVW. Never never let them say you are a commercial vehicle. But you can't do that if you are titled in a company name or something that resembles that. Jeff Teuton is ok, Jeff Teuton Racing (just cause it looks good on a title, or on the side of a trailer) gets you in the DOT gate. Hope this helps. 399(f)(3) in the actual exemption you need for this in the DOT manual. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

04-12-2010, 01:13 PM	#7
E Snow Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utah Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Nevada Travel Permit Warning On NHRA It appears to me that This will severely restrict our racing in this part of the world. (Sourthern Utah) All races generally take us through NV. With the current economic conditons it makes it very hard to attend races in CA, AZ, NV, ID WA and OR. It just adds one more nail in the coffin for our racing program. It would be nice if the NHRA would get involved and get some sort of excemption like they did for the Air Races etc. Just my thoughts

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