Interstate weigh stations. 5K plus GVW
I just went around DC on I495 (inner loop) and on the north end of the loop just about where I95N goes off there was a weigh station that said "all vehicles exceeding 5K GVW must enter scales". I've ...
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You were in Maryland and were required to stop.
When driving my dually with a 12,300 GVWR (with no trailer/camper whatsoever), I'm required to stop.
I have emailed with the MD State Highway Administration confirming this - it is solely based on the stickered GVWR of the vehicle (or combined if towing). There are no restrictions on commercial vs. non-commercial vs. RV. You are required to stop so that they can inspect and see for themselves if you are commercial.
That's the letter of the law.
The spirit of the law- don't stop, no one is going to come chase you down and you're just going to be in the trucker's way. I've never stopped in MD (my home state) and haven't ever had anyone bat an eye. My truck's GVWR is 12,300; my camper's GVWR is 15,825.
I did sort of stop in Virginia once, but only because I wanted the rest area just beyond the weigh station. They diverted me (via signage) around the scales to the rest area.
When driving my dually with a 12,300 GVWR (with no trailer/camper whatsoever), I'm required to stop.
I have emailed with the MD State Highway Administration confirming this - it is solely based on the stickered GVWR of the vehicle (or combined if towing). There are no restrictions on commercial vs. non-commercial vs. RV. You are required to stop so that they can inspect and see for themselves if you are commercial.
That's the letter of the law.
The spirit of the law- don't stop, no one is going to come chase you down and you're just going to be in the trucker's way. I've never stopped in MD (my home state) and haven't ever had anyone bat an eye. My truck's GVWR is 12,300; my camper's GVWR is 15,825.
I did sort of stop in Virginia once, but only because I wanted the rest area just beyond the weigh station. They diverted me (via signage) around the scales to the rest area.
