Weigh Stations??
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Weigh Stations??
I'm leaving tomorrow with a trailer behind my Tundra to trailer home my Z06 from the museum. I'm new to towing, so be nice.
QUESTION: Do I have to stop at the weigh stations? Loaded vs. Unloaded vs. Stop at all???
QUESTION: Do I have to stop at the weigh stations? Loaded vs. Unloaded vs. Stop at all???
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in NC, this is what I've been told. If you run a commercial tag on your truck, then you must get a CDL and follow all commercial laws, including weigh stations. If you run a "car" tag, then you don't have to do anything.
If you are running an open trailer behind a normal suv, you shouldn't need to stop. If you are pulling a trailer with fancy graphics all over it, then you might want to go through the stations. Every state is different, and the DMV officers have the power to make life miserable if you get on their bad side.
If you are running an open trailer behind a normal suv, you shouldn't need to stop. If you are pulling a trailer with fancy graphics all over it, then you might want to go through the stations. Every state is different, and the DMV officers have the power to make life miserable if you get on their bad side.
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in NC, this is what I've been told. If you run a commercial tag on your truck, then you must get a CDL and follow all commercial laws, including weigh stations. If you run a "car" tag, then you don't have to do anything.
If you are running an open trailer behind a normal suv, you shouldn't need to stop. If you are pulling a trailer with fancy graphics all over it, then you might want to go through the stations. Every state is different, and the DMV officers have the power to make life miserable if you get on their bad side.
If you are running an open trailer behind a normal suv, you shouldn't need to stop. If you are pulling a trailer with fancy graphics all over it, then you might want to go through the stations. Every state is different, and the DMV officers have the power to make life miserable if you get on their bad side.
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I didn't stop at a single one on the way up (unloaded). I saw other car haulers blow by too. I'm still debating whether to stop when I'm on the way home (loaded).
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No need to stop; you are a non-commercial driver operating you privately owned consumer pickup truck and towing a privately owned or rented trailer with your own vehicle on the trailer.
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No need to stop. I've towed enclosed trailers for many years thru many states and neven stoped at a station.
If we tow the 24 foot trailer (covered with racing graphics) with the motorhome, its 61 feet length and still don't stop.
If we tow the 24 foot trailer (covered with racing graphics) with the motorhome, its 61 feet length and still don't stop.
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depends on if you eat a steak first, that will determine "loaded" vs "unloaded"
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In the scca forums, you hear about racers getting harassed because they win money at races, and they must declare it as a business towing across state lines. Some non-sense like that.
me, I've been towing an open trailer for years, and got stopped for speeding, cell phone usage, and moving violations. Never any thing about CDL.
However, I recently started carrying 10 gallons of fuel on my open deck, so I've been covering it up with a blanket so it is out of site. I know there are some issues with carrying fuel, or even carrying a full tank of fuel in the race car. Eventually I'm sure an over zeolous cop will bother me. But I'm not too worried about it.
me, I've been towing an open trailer for years, and got stopped for speeding, cell phone usage, and moving violations. Never any thing about CDL.
However, I recently started carrying 10 gallons of fuel on my open deck, so I've been covering it up with a blanket so it is out of site. I know there are some issues with carrying fuel, or even carrying a full tank of fuel in the race car. Eventually I'm sure an over zeolous cop will bother me. But I'm not too worried about it.
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I always carry an empty can with me and fill it near the event. And when the event is over I always empty any remainder into the car before I leave. It just seems safer to me.
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I have DOT numbers on my dooley so I am toast. If you have a private vehicle you can carry drums of gas. Under DOT with numbers you are limited to a small amount. If you are towing for a business which a race team would be considered if you take in money you would need a physical crossing state lines also. I don't a physical if I am using my truck for pleasure.
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You do not have to stop unless it is posted for "dealer tags, tow-bars" or other such nonsense. I am a truck driver and am forced to go through the Chicken coops. Its what they're called in CB lingo. If you have a regular pick up or SUV with a regular car trailer just go by. You really don't need the aggrivation of the scales. You really do not need to stop. They won't chase you down. Its like driving a uhaul. THere is only one state that requires them to enter. Have fun.
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You do not have to stop unless it is posted for "dealer tags, tow-bars" or other such nonsense. I am a truck driver and am forced to go through the Chicken coops. Its what they're called in CB lingo. If you have a regular pick up or SUV with a regular car trailer just go by. You really don't need the aggrivation of the scales. You really do not need to stop. They won't chase you down. Its like driving a uhaul. THere is only one state that requires them to enter. Have fun.
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New Mexico! Just passed thru on the way back from Laguna. All trucks and trailers is what I read.
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