Snap binders

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  1. Jasonar15

    Jasonar15 Medium Load Member

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    DOT officer said to my driver today “you know those snap binders are illegal to use because they loosen up.” I can’t find anything saying they are. Any ideas?
     
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  3. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    Did you tell him he needs to do a pee test because it sounds like he's up with the kites.
     
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  4. ProfessionalLunatic

    ProfessionalLunatic Light Load Member

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    You politely tell him they are perfectly legal. They do not loosen up like ratchets. And he can scrap the ticket now or in court.

    BTW both binders are legal.
     
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  5. Jasonar15

    Jasonar15 Medium Load Member

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    I was thinking they was and no ticket and that made me wonder because if was illegal a ticket would have been given.
     
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  6. ProfessionalLunatic

    ProfessionalLunatic Light Load Member

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    Exactly. They're just up to their antics as always, messing with us. Because they get bored and it's funny to them.
     
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    mitmaks Road Train Member

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  8. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    I never understood why people think ratchet binders are better. I always loved the snap binders better, they held a coil down with authority
     
  9. TheyCallMeDave

    TheyCallMeDave Heavy Load Member

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    I've used both and for whatever reason, depending on the load I've chosen one over the other. But to say they're illegal......you've really got to wonder about some folks. Especially those that are actually put into such positions.
     
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  10. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    The DOT is clowning. Many drivers use snap binders.
     
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  11. singlescrewshaker

    singlescrewshaker Road Train Member

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    I call B.S. too. Been using a mix of snaps & ratchets also & never been told that nonsense. Just be sure to properly secure the snap handle with something other than a bungee.. I use my excess chain & one of those kinedyne securing devices. Small screw-pin shackles work too.. images.jpeg
     
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