Good point about the oversize, but the rules for running oversize state that if
you tear something up because you are oversize you are liable for it regardless
of whether you have an oversize permit or not. IE, this should be called an
oversize tax, not an oversize permit. I think the logical thing to do would be
to call the DOT and ask them what will happen if you get caught drivng an
oversize load without a permit. I do know that you have to have a CDL to drive
an oversize load with a permit. However I also see farmers hauling oversize
loads all of the time obviously without a permit. If you are hauling your own
stuff and not running through scales looking very commercial, I personally don't
think I'd worry about a foot or so. If from the outset your rigs looks
commercial, and you are hauling big oversize loads, then I think you asking for
a fine.
FWIW,
Dave
Everett Doyle wrote:
> Not trying to start argument -- but everything will be fine probably unless
> you have accident then you are in violation because of width and regardless
> of circumstances of wreck law says you are at least partly responsible, even
> though you might have been legal in every other way.
>
> And we all now how easy it is to get sued today.
>
> my .02 cents
>
> Subject: Re: [MV] trailer laws -military low boy question
>
> Bruce...
> Call me old fashioned and a little rebellious but you are only talking six
> inches each side, would it not be safe to presume it is normally the load on
> top of the trailer that the police would look at re oversized loads, and if
> it is not hanging off the edges and looks all ok and the way it's supposed
> to
> look................
>
> I've towed some pretty odd things in my time, with some pretty odd things
> and
> always made sure that lighting and lashing/chaining are done right... Other
> things about the rigs were not necessarily to the word of the law, and yes I
> have been pulled - but only to be asked "What the heck is that... where did
> you get it?" ... etc., etc., and "Have a nice day." ... the officers going
> away with an interestering "guess what I saw today" story.
>
> Well that's my 2 bob's/10¢ worth...
>
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