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Post by Dave Schultz on Jan 15, 2011 12:56:25 GMT -5
Last years the boards had quite a few complaints with Troopers in various states ticketing motor homes with trailers. Add Texas to that list now. The DPS is now pulling over motor homes with trailers over 65' and checking to see if they have an over-length permit. Tickets are $300-$500. To an over-length permit is $75 plus $125 to list 1-20 (of the 245) $345 for 20-40 counties -- or $2000 for all 245 counties. The below link is for the 2010 state laws on motor homes: www.woodalls.com/articledetails.aspx?articleID=2377513Most states that had lengths at 75' or 70' -- have now reduced the length to 65' so you have to by a permit. Some states like Indiana is 60' and I believe you have to get an over-length permit in Florida if the trailer is over 24' Obviously a way for states and localities to collect some extra money -- and the trend is to vigorously enforce. |
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Post by torquer on Jan 15, 2011 21:37:22 GMT -5
Another reason to not live in TEXAS! I was there Thanksgiving and hadn't got 300' out of my hotel heading to an on ramp and was pulled over for going 60mph. Cars were passing me on each side and there was no speed limit sign between the hotel and where I was stopped. When I complained, he said if you don't see a sign, then the limit is 30mph. $220.42 later I love Texas even more.
Jim N.
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Post by texoutsider on Jan 15, 2011 23:18:00 GMT -5
thank you Jim........we need the revenue.........our Highway Patrol needs a raise.
my ass.
sorry about that.
M.
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Post by Dave Schultz on Jan 15, 2011 23:30:45 GMT -5
Another reason to not live in TEXAS! I was there Thanksgiving and hadn't got 300' out of my hotel heading to an on ramp and was pulled over for going 60mph. Cars were passing me on each side and there was no speed limit sign between the hotel and where I was stopped. When I complained, he said if you don't see a sign, then the limit is 30mph. $220.42 later I love Texas even more. Jim N. Same laws in Kentucky and Tennessee TENNESSEE: Maximum RV width 102 in.; maximum motorhome length 45 ft.; maximum trailer length 40 ft.; maximum RV height 13.5 ft.; maximum combined length for two- or three-vehicle combination 65 ft. Overnight parking in rest areas allowed unless posted. RV Safety Requirements: Trailers over 3,000 lbs.: trailer brakes, breakaway switch, safety chains (chains not required on gooseneck fifth-wheel trailers). State Driving Laws: Wipers on/headlights on. Right turn on red allowed, unless posted otherwise. More Information: Tennessee Highway Patrol, 1150 Foster Ave., Nashville TN 37249-1000 Emergency number: 911, (615) 741-2069; *THP or *847 on cellular phones KENTUCKY: Maximum RV width is 102 in. on any public State maintained highway; maximum RV height is 13 ft 6 inches; Maximum length of two or three vehicle combinations is 65 ft. (RV, motorhome, travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper). RV Safety Requirements: Trailer brakes must be sufficient to stop within legal distance of 40 ft. at 20 mph. State Driving Laws: Wipers on/headlights on. More Information: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, 200 Mero St., Division of Motor Carriers, 2nd floor, Frankfort KY 40622; (502) 564-4540 Emergency number: 911 |
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Post by poppaj on Jan 16, 2011 1:10:58 GMT -5
So I need a permit for the Florida race?? pickup and a 42' fifth wheel.
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Post by Dave Schultz on Jan 16, 2011 11:15:14 GMT -5
Absolutely for Florida. They have the FLDOT sitting in the medium specifically looking for larger private trailers without permits. It is a goldmine for them because of the Retirees with travel trailers and all of the drag racing.
Also in FL, there is an agriculture stop just before the Chicken Coops on the way out of the state. While non-commercial vehicles can by-pass the scales -- you have to stop at the ag inspection station if you have a trailer. They will chase you down and they will give you a $300 ticket.
The ag inspection is no big deal -- they'll most likely waive you by if you don't look suspicious -- but pull off and go through it.
Florida has an on-line site where you can buy a 5-day permit.
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Post by poppaj on Jan 16, 2011 12:31:42 GMT -5
Thanks Dave,
I would have been stopped for sure.
poppaj
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Post by torquer on Jan 16, 2011 13:21:37 GMT -5
Been going to FL for years with trailers and never stopped for anything, maybe I will take a look this time.
Jim N.
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Post by torquer on Jan 16, 2011 13:24:53 GMT -5
Mark:
It was not the Highway Patrol but a Temple city motorcycle cop.
Jim N.
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Post by texoutsider on Jan 16, 2011 16:27:09 GMT -5
Oh no!!!..........most dangerous thing in the world...small town cop with an attitude.......
or a grudge.
M.
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Post by poppaj on Jan 16, 2011 16:34:00 GMT -5
I still am confused..I called Florida H.P. and they told me that as long as I was pulling with a piclup (Rated to pull the weight of the trailer and cargo) and I was under 65' I am OK but if you look at their rules it says any trailer over 28'. He told me that it applies when pulling with a motor home or coach???
poppaj
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Post by Dave Schultz on Jan 17, 2011 3:13:23 GMT -5
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Post by Dave Schultz on Jan 17, 2011 3:17:53 GMT -5
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Post by Dave Schultz on Jan 17, 2011 3:22:51 GMT -5
www.coopsareopen.com/florida-weigh-stations.htmlIn addition to weigh stations, Florida uses Agricultural Inspection Stations. These are normally a few miles before or after the weigh stations. Drivers with PrePass can be set up for preclearance (though you are required to stop if you have agriculture on- even if you get the green light). If you do get pulled in to an agricultural check point, they will ask to see your bills or they will ask what you are hauling and where you came from. Depending on your answer they may choose to inspect your load to be sure you don't have any contaminants that will affect Florida's produce and exports. All rental trucks and vehicles with trailers are required to pull into the agricultural inspections. Vehicles entering Florida will be prohibited from transporting citrus plants but other types of plants are allowed. Florida will require anyone transporting plants or livestock to fill out forms at the agricultural inspection. Florida will send inspectors to the final destination marked on the forms to inspect produce plants.
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Post by Dave Schultz on Jan 17, 2011 3:35:29 GMT -5
Also -- Fl has a law that if the rig weights over 26000 you have to have a CDL and keep a log. Doesn't make a difference if it is a tricycle or a registered motor home. The weight is what determines the deal. Just about any motor home with a trailer and a car is going to be over that. Hell -- my stacker with two cars is almost that weight and the total rig is about 65000 pounds.
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