towpro wrote:
jimh425 wrote:
It seems to me it is clear that GVWR is not an absolute in at least some official localities, but yet, still an absolute for some people on RV.NET. ;)
If I was running over weight, I would worry more about the lawyer the other person would hire if I was in an accident.
I can hear it now "your honer, even though my client caused the accident, the person driving the truck was overweight, and should never been on the road in the first place".
Judge says "correct, truck driver is guilty and charged with accident"
What is the definition of overweight? Would it not fall under the statutes for the registered state?
The judge has to look at the laws as they are what is legally enforceable. Even in a gross negligence case there has to be something substantial to prove it. The law states "x, y, and z and doesn't state B" is a good response, but that is my opinion and I am not a judge.
Look at the CFR I posted earlier and make your own sticker if you feel comfortable.
Just asking, not arguing.
