ol Bombero-JC wrote:
Carl n Susan wrote:
Thanks 94-D2! Not to quibble, but the CA definition of a Pickup is:
Pickup (CVC §471)—A pickup is a motor truck with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 11,500 pounds, an unladen weight of less than 8,001 pounds, and equipped with an open box-type bed less than nine feet in length. California Code of Regulations, Title 13 §150.04 further defines pickup trucks:
(Reference https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/pubs/reg_hdbk/ch13/ch13_3)
One kicker which CA has ignored is that most 3/4 or 1 ton pickups, especially Fords, have a unladen weight greater than 8K lbs.
The specification of a "open box-type bed" means flatbeds and utility bed vehicles are *NOT* pickups.
It then follows that anyone, including stock duallies, are required by law to stop at CA weigh stations. But doing so puts your life in danger from real truckers and the scale operators.
No need to quibble, the definitions (etc.) are all in this Caltrans link, as well as "Discussions" - which may(?)clear things up...:W
Link:
Scroll down to: "Do These Vehicles Have To Stop At The Scales?"
Life in danger - "from real truckers and the scale operators"..:h
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The line ups at the CA weigh stations are already long. But legally, based on the DMV's definition of a pick up, every 1 ton dually plus most Ford F250/F350s must stop as they are not "pick ups".
If they did, the real truckers and the scale operators would be very upset. If you want to find out for yourself, just stop at a weigh station with your dually. I am sure the weight master will be more than pleased to take time to explain why you don't need to stop. I suspect the other truckers in line will also be willing to explain why you shouldn't stop. But according to the law, you are required to stop. Catch 22!
I know a Montana Owner who lives in Redding CA (near an I-5 weight station) and has an F450. He has been ticketed numerous time for not stopping. He fought the ticket in court and lost. Of course he is somewhat of an A hole and well known in the area.
