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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chemoman wrote:
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 MVI 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.
That's what I've been telling you. Officially , you are a commercial vehicle. I would just go to court and hope you get a good judge and maybe it will be dropped there as long as you get the proper stuff done on your truck. You go in there arguing you will come out with a nice fine. Good luck and hope it works out for you.
