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Re: [GMCnet] I have a new job! Also, Heavy/medium truck tire age limits? (OT) [message #247562 is a reply to message #247560] Wed, 16 April 2014 02:39 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Ken Burton is currently offline  Ken Burton   United States
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It varies by state.
Most weigh stations start at 13 ton - 26000 pounds.

I got stopped years ago for blowing by a weight station in Illinois in a Toyota pick up. I went by it every day coming home from work for several years but the sign did say "ALL trucks must enter scales".

Also in Illinois there are some weigh in motion scales in the driving lane just before the actual scale. Every time I go through the one on I-80 in a car it ignores me. When I go by it in the motor home it flashes a "bypass scales" sign. One time it gave me an "enter scale" sign. I ignored it and continued on. I think it must count axles while it is weighing.

Also CDL kicks in at 26000 pounds but I do not know if it applies to private owned trucks.





Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
 
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