Red-dyed "reefer" diesel?
I mentioned this on one subject, but think this deserves its own topic. On one of the groups I'm on, I keep reading that it is known to be common practice for people at a truck stop to use red-dyed "...
Forum Discussion
rv2go wrote:
I got tested at a agricultural inspection station in Florida. It was on US 129 just south of the GA/FL state line.
Be advised that Florida has about the same number of agricultural stations, (21) than weigh stations (22). They are often located on two lane roads,. There no warning signs for miles before the location like a weigh station, and they do check fuel tanks.
Our winter spot is about a block from one and I have personally observed them checking trucks other than 18 wheelers.
For Us RV's This is from Florida Statues: "Florida Statute makes it unlawful for the driver of any vehicle, other than those exempted by the statute, to pass any official agricultural inspection station without first stopping and submitting the vehicle for inspection.
Those vehicles not required to stop include: private passenger automobiles with no trailer in tow, travel trailers, camping vehicles, van conversions, and motor homes, or pickup trucks not carrying agricultural, horticultural, or livestock products and which have visible access to the entire cargo area, or city, county, state, or federal vehicles." You don't have to stop UNLESS you are directed to either by signage or a Law Enforcement Officer. In that case you better stop because they will chase you down.
The chances of being checked are relatively low, but the consequences are very severe. Not worth the benefit of saving a few bucks.
