DOT and towing race cars

[Chad Rhodes]

Originally Posted by BillK

I would say that is lying and could possibly get you in a heap more trouble than telling the truth. Especially with Law Enforcement personnel.

You mean revenue enforcement

[james schaechter]

Originally Posted by Chad Rhodes

You mean revenue enforcement

More like Revenue Enhancement! If you claim racing as a business you should declare it as such and pay the appropriate fees if they are different. I also believe that there should be some changes to the regulations. My main point was that the local DOT does not always know what they are talking about. If you get stuck, and don't agree, you can at least follow up afterwards and try to, make it right. The federal regs have exemptions that apply to 99.9 percent of sportsman racers, and the DOT is not always aware of this. In this case, I was able to find some good people in Government that listened and made corrections.

[Dan Fahey]

One of these days going to have a trailer.
Where is a good site to view the rules.
Also get the feeling some States have more rules than others.
FWIW do not plan to go much toward the Mississippi from Maryland.

[Adger Smith]

Try these:
http://www.readybrake.com/state_laws.html

http://www.rvsafely.com/rvroadlaws.htm

http://www.trailerlifedirectory.com/...izeLimits.aspx

This ons has some good tips and links
http://camping.about.com/od/rvfullti...egulations.htm

[Mark Markow]

Originally Posted by Adger Smith

Try these:
http://www.readybrake.com/state_laws.html

http://www.rvsafely.com/rvroadlaws.htm

http://www.trailerlifedirectory.com/...izeLimits.aspx

This ons has some good tips and links
http://camping.about.com/od/rvfullti...egulations.htm

lots of info here. only problem is , each website shows a different combined length allowed for my state . which one do you believe?

[billy leber]

Have a safe rig , other than that don't waste your time because they make up the rules as they go along . Show me two dot guys that can give the same answer to 10 questions ...

[bigsixman]

We have had our issues in MN too. The MNDOT told me not to decal the pickup or the trailer. He says that he does not stop people if the entire rig looks safe and that you look like you know what you are doing and are not breaking existing laws.

Most safety checks are for license, break away working, crossed safety chains, load secured including fuel barrels and NOS jugs and the usual tires and lights. If you require the CDL they check logs, DOT inspections and health cards.

I have been told that 1/2 to pickups pulling over their GCVW is on the radar. They also have checked the fuel color on diesels.

[chevy620]

Jim,
I can't find the download but Barb just told me she started by Googling Iowa DOT oversize permits. That is how we also found the Florida one a couple years ago.
When I get some spare time I am going to start searching the states I normally drive through. Seems like an hour and $20-$30 is better than being taken out of service or fined several hundred dollars.

Jok

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by Adger Smith

Try these:
http://www.readybrake.com/state_laws.html

http://www.rvsafely.com/rvroadlaws.htm

http://www.trailerlifedirectory.com/...izeLimits.aspx

This ons has some good tips and links
http://camping.about.com/od/rvfullti...egulations.htm

Thanks.
Great information...
Think I will stick to driving to the tracks for a while!!

Dan