Compendium of States' RV Laws
Is there anywhere online that you can see a collection of the laws affecting RV operation in the various states? Like ... those that require toad braking systems, lower speed limits for RVs, requirem...
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The basic rule is that ignorance of the law is no excuse. Even if it's obscure, you can get nailed.
But even cops don't know basic rules of the roads sometimes. I asked a cop once what the difference is between a double yellow center line, a solid yellow and a solid white. He had no idea and told me to go down to the station and ask someone at the front desk... Hard to believe because that is straight out of the motor vehicle act and one of the most basic of things you learn before taking your first drivers license exam.
There are some pretty obscure rules of the road in the US. Did you know these for example?
- In California, no vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour.
- In Oregon, a door on a car may not be left open longer than necessary.
- In Tennessee, it is illegal shoot any game other than whales from a moving automobile.
So, if you plan to drive around the US, you need to be aware of obscure rules of the road out there:
obscure rules of the road
obscure rules
Here are some general laws in different states around the US that you may also want to be aware of, lest you end up being arrested, in a whole lotta trouble and in the pokey (or worse): general laws around the US
And if you decide to travel around Canada, there are some equally obscure rules here. The worst has to be in New Brunswick where technically, driving on the roads is not allowed. I guess if you get in an accident there, it's everyone's fault no matter what. :E
But even cops don't know basic rules of the roads sometimes. I asked a cop once what the difference is between a double yellow center line, a solid yellow and a solid white. He had no idea and told me to go down to the station and ask someone at the front desk... Hard to believe because that is straight out of the motor vehicle act and one of the most basic of things you learn before taking your first drivers license exam.
There are some pretty obscure rules of the road in the US. Did you know these for example?
- In California, no vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour.
- In Oregon, a door on a car may not be left open longer than necessary.
- In Tennessee, it is illegal shoot any game other than whales from a moving automobile.
So, if you plan to drive around the US, you need to be aware of obscure rules of the road out there:
obscure rules of the road
obscure rules
Here are some general laws in different states around the US that you may also want to be aware of, lest you end up being arrested, in a whole lotta trouble and in the pokey (or worse): general laws around the US
And if you decide to travel around Canada, there are some equally obscure rules here. The worst has to be in New Brunswick where technically, driving on the roads is not allowed. I guess if you get in an accident there, it's everyone's fault no matter what. :E
