Florida Police Trouble - Page 2

Jeff Teuton · 08-17-2007, 03:13 PM

I never have as motor homes do not have a weight spec unless some state passed one recently. There are definitions that can help determine if you are truly a CMV (Commercial Motor Vehicle). If you fit, you get it all; log books, scales, regs. If you are not a CMV, you don't have to stop at the scales. DOT starts @ 10,000 lbs combined weight (truck/trailer). I wrote a document a few years ago about this for National Dragster and they published it once since then. If you want a copy, send me a fax #. The real problem is we are not the problem. But it only takes one policeman who I can assure you probably does not have any idea there is specific exemption for us, that also doesn't like racers to make your life miserable. The length deal in Florida is a Florida thing. email me if you need more info. jefft@southlanddodge.com or call 888-876-1817 and tell the receptionist it is about racing. Get's you right through.

Jeff Teuton · 08-17-2007, 03:59 PM

I just spoke to one of the dirt racers involved in this stop. Seems it was an overlength problem without a permit, but the officer also told them you can't pull a trailer with a motor home and not be a commercial motor vehicle. This racer's motor home was in his personal name. The fine is over $7000 just for the overlength. The racer is sending me all the information to file a protest with Florida. I will probably send them a copy of the exemption. Naturally the first thing asked is "Is someone paying you to race?" More as it developes.

Don Whitmore · 08-17-2007, 07:28 PM

Jeff,
Thanks for staying on top of this.

On the other thread, a Florida rep was quoted as saying, 'non-commercial vehicle traffic has increased over the years.' That said, it appears these permits/traffic stops are about making this increase a financial gain to the state.

Everybody should keep a copy of that Federal DOT reg in their rigs.

08-17-2007, 03:13 PM	#11
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Florida Police Trouble I never have as motor homes do not have a weight spec unless some state passed one recently. There are definitions that can help determine if you are truly a CMV (Commercial Motor Vehicle). If you fit, you get it all; log books, scales, regs. If you are not a CMV, you don't have to stop at the scales. DOT starts @ 10,000 lbs combined weight (truck/trailer). I wrote a document a few years ago about this for National Dragster and they published it once since then. If you want a copy, send me a fax #. The real problem is we are not the problem. But it only takes one policeman who I can assure you probably does not have any idea there is specific exemption for us, that also doesn't like racers to make your life miserable. The length deal in Florida is a Florida thing. email me if you need more info. jefft@southlanddodge.com or call 888-876-1817 and tell the receptionist it is about racing. Get's you right through.

08-17-2007, 03:59 PM	#12
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Florida Police Trouble I just spoke to one of the dirt racers involved in this stop. Seems it was an overlength problem without a permit, but the officer also told them you can't pull a trailer with a motor home and not be a commercial motor vehicle. This racer's motor home was in his personal name. The fine is over $7000 just for the overlength. The racer is sending me all the information to file a protest with Florida. I will probably send them a copy of the exemption. Naturally the first thing asked is "Is someone paying you to race?" More as it developes.

08-17-2007, 07:28 PM	#13
Don Whitmore Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 140 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Florida Police Trouble Jeff, Thanks for staying on top of this. On the other thread, a Florida rep was quoted as saying, 'non-commercial vehicle traffic has increased over the years.' That said, it appears these permits/traffic stops are about making this increase a financial gain to the state. Everybody should keep a copy of that Federal DOT reg in their rigs.