US DOT Numbers
I was pulled over in IA a few days ago by the Highway Patrol Motor Vehicle Division and cited for a number of violations starting with no US DOT numbers posted on my vehicle. I drive a F-350 Dually w...
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Well, I have talked to so many LEO's and lawyers on this matter in the past few days and EVEYONE is split on the decision. Of course the Atty's say I have a good case even though they have never heard of such a situation before.
The LEO's are split as well. I spoke to several Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officers on the phone and on line.
The Major in the IA MVE told me today that if I cross state lines to make money I am in commerce. Nothing else matters. The ladder only drew attention to my vehicle. That in combination with the GVW of my vehicle mandates that I run DOT numbers.
A lighter vehicle( 250 and below) would not qualify.
Now, he did go on to say that once I finish working in IA that I am no longer in commerce and no longer are required to run the numbers.
Most officers that I spoke with said that they would not have cited me due to it being a personal vehicle; however they didn't stop me.
Bottom line is everybody crossing state line to make a living and are in a 1 ton and greater beware.
The LEO's are split as well. I spoke to several Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officers on the phone and on line.
The Major in the IA MVE told me today that if I cross state lines to make money I am in commerce. Nothing else matters. The ladder only drew attention to my vehicle. That in combination with the GVW of my vehicle mandates that I run DOT numbers.
A lighter vehicle( 250 and below) would not qualify.
Now, he did go on to say that once I finish working in IA that I am no longer in commerce and no longer are required to run the numbers.
Most officers that I spoke with said that they would not have cited me due to it being a personal vehicle; however they didn't stop me.
Bottom line is everybody crossing state line to make a living and are in a 1 ton and greater beware.
