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Is it worth fighting an over length ticket in Florida

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DAX_, Apr 5, 2022.

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  1. Apr 5, 2022 #1
    DAX_

    DAX_ Medium Load Member

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    Got a $100 ticket for being over length. At the weigh station. No inspection.
    DOT and carrier im leased too both said it doesn’t count against any safety points nor my csa.
    Carrier also said they haven’t had any luck in fighting these type of tickets and this is a major carrier.

    I know this kind of ticket won’t affect csa but will it affect DAC or PSP or just anything down the line ?

    I was also looking to move to Landstar n idk if this will affect that
     
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  3. Apr 5, 2022 #2
    Mattflat362

    Mattflat362 Road Train Member

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    Is it a, "misuse of equipment", violation?
     
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  4. Apr 5, 2022 #3
    DAX_

    DAX_ Medium Load Member

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    I’m not sure. But why do you ask.
    The citation says “operation in violation of length, width and height laws “
     
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  5. Apr 5, 2022 #4
    GYPSY65

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    Get the permit
    It’s like $20 for the year and I believe it all online?

    I’m not 100% positive on fines but a guy told me he got one and it was $1000????

    Not sure if you were actually over length or ?
    But I believe a 53’ trailer that has a spread axle opened up is considered over length to them and they can ticket you
     
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  7. Apr 5, 2022 #5
    bumper Jack

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    It’s 100 bucks in Florida. Just pay it and go on about your day
     
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  8. Apr 5, 2022 #6
    ZVar

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    If it doesn't effect cda, it won't effect psp. It's the same data.
    As for dac, that's up to the company to decide.
     
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  9. Apr 5, 2022 #7
    Judge

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    And don’t go back to FloRida.
    Remember they stole $100 from you.
    Wanna go for $200?
     
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  10. Apr 5, 2022 #8
    bumper Jack

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    Or just get an annual over length permit or make sure you have the right kp to axle length
     
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  11. Apr 5, 2022 #9
    WesternPlains

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    FMCSA will put anything and everything they possibly can on your record. They think they can decide for themselves if something is a violation. Then the Officer on site has to go back and tell them to remove it.
    Two DOT officers in two different States told me. The FMCSA is an unwanted brat of a stepchild.
     
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  12. Apr 5, 2022 #10
    Long FLD

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    Is it stealing if they brought it on themselves?
     
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  13. Apr 5, 2022 #10
    Judge

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    No. Just avoid the FloRidians. They’re trying to be like the Commefornians but not quite there yet.
     
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