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Phillip Hendrix (Phil_hendrix)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 9:32 am: | |
Since I joined this bus madness almost four years ago I have come across at least two buses where the owners had stretched the coach too just shy of 47'. I think both were about 46'8". Even heard of one where it ended up at 50'. Think even Kingsley makes them over 45. What's the deal, is there fine print somewhere that says 45 can be 47? Where to go to find the "Truth"? |
John MC9
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 2:44 pm: | |
This should answer the question (I hope?):
RV Size Limits, by state |
Mike Jackson (Mike4104tx)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 2:47 pm: | |
Excellent web site John. |
Jack Gregg (Jackinkc)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 3:46 pm: | |
On a private vehicle, if you are legal in the state licensed does that carry any weight in other states? For example, Kansas allows a two vehicle combination up to 65’ but some other states limit it to 60’
Thanks.
Jack |
R.J.(Bob) Evans (Bobofthenorth)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 4:23 pm: | |
Not in Canuckland. Up here if you are legal to drive in your home jurisdiction then you are legal in the reciprocal jurisdiction. However you are subject to the weight, length and axle combo restrictions in the jurisdiction that you are operating in.
My guess is that it is exactly the same down there because what it really is about is non-tariff barriers to trade. That's why you see goofy cheater axles and long reach poles in some jurisdictions but not in others. The local truckers have lobbied for silly regs that protect local interests and keep "foreign" competition out because they don't have the goofy equipment that the locals have. |
Doug Dickinson (Dougd470)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 2:42 pm: | |
RJ is correct. The drivers license privleges from the home state go everywhere, but the vehicle restrictions are state or federal, depending on the specific rule. The web page referenced above shows what seem to be correct info (but I suggest you check things out if you are close to the numbers).
Doug
St Louis MC9 |
Dave Hartshorne (Yeeolde48)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 10:15 pm: | |
Hi all, just thought I would add to the thread. I am in Ohio, and just like everything there are exceptions to the rule. Most of the web sites that list multiple states only show the basic requirements. Get a copy of your own state detailed highway rules, there may be an exception you can take advantage of. I have not checked single vehicle length as my bus is 40 feet, but I have a 35 foot trailer so total length is 75 feet. Ohio combined vehicle length is 65 feet. However in the ohio code they allow stinger steered vehicles up to 75feet. All that means is replacing the tow ball with a small 5th wheel plate and adding a pin to the trailer, and I am legal to 75feet. I even got a letter from the state to keep in the bus as many local troopers also do not know the small print. May not help you but worth checking.
Cheers,
Dave
PD4501-304 |