Overweight permit in ohio 55mph?

Here’s the thing. This depends on the state but I’m positive I read a story on TTR where some place got in trouble because DOT cops cannot write speeding tickets and they were. A quick google search will give you more information but basically, a DOT officer may know you can’t go over 55, but cant radar your speed, an actual police officer can radar your speed but might not know your limited to 55.

 

It ALWAYS has been 55 for oversize or weight. Some officers don't know of the 55 rule. But all the dot officers do. And will hold you to it. I like the 55 rule. You can maintain a more steady cruise than trying to run with the flow. Wait till you hit michican. Depending on your routes they WILL only let you run 50 mph on 4 lane roads. And some two lanes they will only let you run between 35 mph to 45 mph !

 

Here's the deal:
They issued OP a permit with a set of rules. If you don't abide by the rules as stated on the OSOW permit AND the Ohio OSOW provisions (which you are supposed to have in order for the permit to be valid), those actions will cause the permit to be void. He may get a speeding ticket. But he may not get a speeding ticket, and instead get his permit voided and they write him a ticket for being 30k over gross. That will be one big arse ticket.

 

Imo charge soooooo much for OS that you will be happy to do 55. That being said I quit doing them. Hate them! All eyes are on you and you are 75% more likely to be inspected .

 

I always run about 57 threw there. Heard many story's how strict they are. Read your permit on how far you can leave route for fuel, sometimes they will only give you 1/2 miles off route.

 

It takes 8 axles to pull 110k.

 

Any time I had a over sized load in oh it stated on the permit not to exceed 55mph. What's the big deal The need for speed?

 

I do 90,000 on a 5 axle in Indy, OH, and KY. Yes, OH's 55 mph rule does make for a boring day. Oh well, guess I get to enjoy the scenery for a change.

 

Don’t tell my truck that! I regularly go 132 on 7

 

Yes, it depends on the state and how their laws work in regard to police powers. I have seen SC DOT officers running radar. Not all SC DOT are driving marked cars. However, I think you have one comment backward. it is MOST DOT cops can cite for speeding. In that example, you cited the issue was DOT officers ticketing non-CMVs. In Ohio never assume a cop don't know or understand the permits and how trucks are routed. They also are not ignorant of what to look for. You roll through their town with 8 or more axles they know you are on a permit and they also know the terms of that permit. In my driving career, I have had many cops give me a break on something with a wink and a smile.

This is the thing. Of course this varies state to state, but generally, DOT officers fall into several groups. You have the cops that have police powers AND are DOT/CVSA/MCSAP certified. Then you have DOT officers that have DOT certifications but NO police power, and DOT cops with police powers but no DOT certifications. This is changing a bit now because more and more states are making their DOT officers more mobile. Years ago I discovered a lot of the weighmasters lacked police powers other then what was granted them in regard to DOT law. Back about 20 or so years ago in NC the DOT driving those cars marked DMV used to patrol the pickle parks. This does vary however I would always assume they have these powers unless you know for a fact otherwise. One more point. Sometimes they can hold you if they lack these powers until an officer arrives that can cite you. Don't fall for that old truck stop myth that only the cop that signs the ticket can go to court to testify.