I think it depends on the state. One of my friends is a MV dealer and I
know some of the 5 tons are too wide with duals. Some states you can fudge
some, some you can't.
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> From: Timothy Smith <timothy.smith1@worldnet.att.net>
> To: Military Vehicles List <mil-veh@skylee.com>
> Subject: [MV] Thomas Gould's inquiry
> Date: Thursday, August 17, 2000 5:04 PM
>
> Thomas......I don't know about your M35 or any M35 at that matter
> but.......First, measure the actual M35A2 you are anticipating buying or
> putting on the road! Tech manuals are nice but it's the vehicle that you
> will be driving that counts, not the book.
> Most legal dimensions are standardized from state to state and the max
> dimensions exclude federally mandated safety devices such as the mirrors
> which inevitably stick out much farther than anything else. (We are the
> "United" States of America after all.)
> I don't know New York State law and wouldn't presume to contradict that
> fellow, but that 96" sounds like the standard width for manufacturing
> commercial vehicles (most commercial trailers are 96" which is 8 feet.)
> Here in Texas, it's 102" before enforcement can take place. So, with
that
> in mind, I got on the net and found a lil ol website for you...it is
> http://www.dot.state.ny.us/ts/658.html click on definitions first and
> check that out.....that way you'll know the lingo.....then click on
658.11
> through 658.19 as ALL are important to you.
> Why not print them out and visit with your Sergeant again and let him
have a
> look.....see what he says.....perhaps he's overlooked something......
> Regards,
> TJ Smith
> San Antonio Police Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
> Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspector....License and Weight Certified
> Enforcement officer
>
>
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