Hwy 1 in Ca

You can do it, but remember you are doing it illegally because of your length. I go up to a lake every year with a length restriction, and I am over by almost 2'. I know I am over, but I do not have a tag, which is what they look for. I was stopped 2 years ago for length by a regular CHP Officer, he saw the 40E model number on the side and did not measure, thought 40E meant it was 40'. Had it been a Commercial guy, or if I had a tag I would probably would have been cited, and depending on the Officer's mood, they can make you park it where it is stopped and get a special permit to drive out from CalTrans, which is pricey. If you are in an accident, even if it is not your fault, expect some fallout for length. Also the trucks you see that are over length, they restricted to local deliveries, and certain sections.