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06-13-2011, 08:28 PM

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Well, I lost. The judge wouldn't allow me to show the jury the TxDot printout. Not sure why. Maybe Washington county really needs the money. Fine and court costs are $216. Unless I appeal...and I might. I've always been a little stubborn.

Did you use the correct terminology to enter the print out into evidence?

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06-14-2011, 02:41 PM

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So you were ticketed while pulling a wedge ??? Did you have a car hanging over one end or the other ???

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06-14-2011, 03:09 PM

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I think he was stopped wit the rig that is pictured in the first post.

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06-26-2011, 12:49 PM

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No cars were hanging over at the time but I don't think they count that anyway. Seems like I read that you're allowed 4ft on the front and 3ft on the rear...but I could be wrong. And I haven't posted a pic but it's just a regular wedge car hauler. 53ft just like the other thousands like it on the road right now.

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06-26-2011, 02:53 PM

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You need to look up "what is a valid cause of action" this will go to the heart of the matter and would have beat your ticket. It also could still be used on appeal.

Good luck

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07-16-2011, 03:19 PM

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I can tell you the rules haven't changed for over 20yrs. Truck + Trailer = 65ft max. Tractor (no bed) + Trailer no limit on total length trailer cannot exceed 59ft.

FYI there is no difference between commercial/private/rv.

Here is the # to call for any questions (OS/OW office)..they know all the rules: 800/299-1700

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07-17-2011, 10:06 PM

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Question for tejas

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Originally Posted by tejas transport

For us hot shotters its a 65ft limit. With a 40ft. gooseneck and a CC dually Im just under 65ft. With a replacement bumper Im over. My next gn will be a 38 footer. I gotta a have a replacement bumper.....to many deer.

Of course these rules were made back when most hot shot trucks were single cabs and crew cabs weren't around.

Hi, would it be wrong for me to ask your rates for a hot shot delivery. You can e-mail at dwf@bresnan.net Thanks (one ton and trailer)