I do not question anyone's not stopping at scales, or why it was ignored by the CHP. I was never stopped with my flatbeds, because circumstances were such I avoided areas with scales.
The search feature is our friend. Here is another thread on flatbeds.
Flatbed verses Pickup BoxMy ""opinion" is based on this link to the California Dept of Transportation:
Who Must Stop at Scales?This is but one post:
Per the link provided, it is clear to me:
Discussion: According to CVC Section 471, pickups are a motor truck by definition, which is required to stop at the scales per CVC Section 2813. However, all California weigh stations have signs stating: "No Pickups." So, if a vehicle meet the definition of pickup in CVC Section 471, it is not required to stop at the scales because of the signs stating: "No Pickups." If the pickup has a GVWR of 11,500 pounds or more, an unladen weight 8,001 pounds, not equipped with an open-box type bed not exceeding 9 feet in length, or the pickup bed has been removed and a utility body or flat bed has been mounted, then it no longer meets the definition of pickup in CVC Section 471; it is then a "motor truck" under CVC Section 410 and required to stop at the weigh stations.
PICKUP WITH CAMPER SHELL -- NO (May have to stop under certain conditions. Contact California Highway Patrol Commercial Vehicle Section for verification (916-843-3400))
Discussion: It can also display passenger vehicle plates, as long as the cargo in the bed is not being hauled for compensation.
PICKUP WITH CAB / CREW CAB WITH BOX-TYPE BED -- YES
Discussion: The utility or box bed has to enter weigh stations.
NOTE: I added the red to point out part of the text.
Wayne I have no idea about other states.
Wayne
