Overweight

[Rob Robinson]

Don you can use the British Columbia scales when they are closed. They leave
them operational on any days they aren't in official use.

On 05/04/07, Don Bradner wrote:
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> As Bob notes, that is for commercial vehicles only. There is not a state
> in the union that expects a motor home, regardless of weight, to cross the
> scales. They probably won't say anything if you do, unless they are backed
> up - then the truckers might be a bit peeved at you for slowing them down.
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> The reason I asked about the ticket was because you said "if you are
> overweight" and I didn't realize that you meant over some listed value on a
> sign.
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> For the record, I've done what you did once - I crossed the scales on
> entering British Columbia because the wording wasn't clear and I didn't want
> to risk it - I've since learned that they don't want you to there, either.
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> On 4/5/2007 at 5:44 PM Larry wrote:
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> >Don,
> >No I did not get a ticket... Their signage said all vehicles over a
> >certain weight, can't remember the amount, it was considerable less than
> >my BB, is required to go on the scales... I think that would mean us in
> >the BB's, also...
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> >Sea Ya
> >Larry
> >NYC
> >84 35FCSB
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> >----- Original Message ----
> >From: Don Bradner
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> >To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> >Sent: Thursday, April 5, 2007 11:26:01 AM
> >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Overweight
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> > Required how? Did you get a ticket?
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> >I've triggered "Enter Scales" signs on various interstates when crossing
> >the weigh-in-motion pre-checks. I've always ignored them, and plan to
> >continue to do so.
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> >There is nothing in the Maryland Motor Carrier Handbook to indicate that
> >their rules differ from any other state.
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> >On 4/5/2007 at 6:31 AM Larry wrote:
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> >>Don,
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> >>If you are overweight going through MD on route 95 in a MH and/or bus
> you
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> >>are required to go on the scales provided by MD DOT... Been there done
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> >>that!!!
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> >Don Bradner
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> >90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
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