My first loaded trip

[Pete Masterson]

I've seen weigh-in-motion scales in Oregon, Washington, and a couple of other western states. They're a couple of metal "plates" in the right lane, about 1' wide and as long as the width of the lane. Sometimes there is a sign "Weigh In Motion Scale" nearby. Some states that appear to have them, don't have the sign.

Many states have a digital system (with a funny looking antenna above the road way) that communicates with a transponder in most trucks. In CA, that is used to allow certain trucks to bypass the scale by sending a signal to the driver. I presume that similar signals are made in other states that use the system.

I was aware of the Ohio turnpike and PA turnpike rules. I avoided both routes by passing through Ohio on I-70 and then moving to I-80 to cross PA.

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On May 16, 2009, at 2:27 PM, Ross wrote:

Hi,
I think that you will find that the use of the right lane for trucks is for digital photo identification and transponders, not for in motion scales . They have in motion scales at the OHIO turnpike toll booths and some on the PA turnpike. You must be travelling slowly, and they will turn you back only for being over 20,000lbs on a single axle, as they have no idea as to your GAWR.
Ross

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