Florida Police Trouble

Jeff Teuton · 08-14-2007, 02:12 PM

I understand several dirt track racers were really hit by the police in Florida recently. Stiff fines and did not make the race. I am trying to get the details. If anyone knows anything, please post it. It seems to be the same trouble that arose just before the Gators which did not pan out at that time probably because of too much contact from racers about it. More as I hear it.

Jim Wahl · 08-14-2007, 07:12 PM

Jeff,
The only thing I have heard is that many of the moving violation ticket fines have increased by a HUGE amount! Someone (a police officer friend) sent me a list about 2 weeks ago. I will try and find it and send it to you or post it. I saw a bumper sticker recently that said: "Welcome To Florida...Now Go Home!" Jim

Chad Rhodes · 08-14-2007, 09:00 PM

Jeff, I have heard alot about this as well. I live about 25 minutes from the AL/FL line on I-10. Most of what I have heard is second hand information, and I am not sure the EXACT details of the rigs invloved. I do know that they are basically trying to find a loophole to classify these guys as commercial with motor/toterhomes. Even going so far as to ask " Does the race you are going to pay money as a prize" Form what I have been told, they have made the weigh stations in Pensacola on I-10 a training center. I travel that road very frequently (in a pesonal vehicle), and can vouch for the fact that there at least 2 DOT cars in the median every time i have been through there in the last 6 months.

Gary Smith · 08-14-2007, 09:13 PM

State or local? Wonder if the track will announce it in the roundy round rags. If local, I'm sure there will be noise about this during the next election. I swear, Floridia gestapos were born with HSIA syndrome (head-stuck-in-***).

BTW, Jeff, you owe me a phone call about Wes, in case you forgot (must be that swamp beer again LOL!!!)

John Duzac · 08-15-2007, 01:29 AM

Jeff: Slow that stacker down to about 70 mph. and I really do not think you will have a problem. Remember, when stopped by ANY Officer, a little yes sir and no sir will go a long way. If you give the officer a hard time, it will only come back to haunt you! This is how the county/city/state supplements their income, which is the real reason for the traffic stop.

Jim Wahl · 08-15-2007, 12:17 PM

Yeah! Slow down and enjoy our state! LOL Jim

Don Fardie · 08-15-2007, 01:26 PM

Some organizers are even cancelling their race rather than having the race teams driving through Florida. This should really help the tracks in Florida build up their revenues !!!!!

http://www.karnac.com/FLAnews2007/118680253958733.shtml

FlyingW · 08-15-2007, 03:36 PM

From what I understand there is a permit that you can apply for that cost about $5 for you out of state boys to drive on the roads because they are not being taxed. I am not sure on the exact details of it, but that is my understanding.... Just let me know if anyone knows anymore on this.

Jeremy Waibel

Jeff Teuton · 08-15-2007, 03:56 PM

There is indeed a permit for over length and it's real cheap. Can be purchased over the internet. Again there is a specific exclusion in DOT law that allows non commercial racers to go and come. I am trying to get in touch with one of the dirt racers and get the first hand info. Last time I contacted the FLDOT, Tourism people, the Governor's office. Did get replys. And once again, I have the exemption that is one paragraph long in a 500 page book if anyone needs it. email me jefft@southlanddodge.com I need a fax no. I'm too stupid to get it into the email.

Chris1529 · 08-17-2007, 02:01 PM

Do you even have to take a toter through a weigh station?

08-14-2007, 02:12 PM	#1
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 326 Times in 50 Posts	Florida Police Trouble I understand several dirt track racers were really hit by the police in Florida recently. Stiff fines and did not make the race. I am trying to get the details. If anyone knows anything, please post it. It seems to be the same trouble that arose just before the Gators which did not pan out at that time probably because of too much contact from racers about it. More as I hear it.

08-14-2007, 07:12 PM	#2
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,841 Likes: 626 Liked 672 Times in 121 Posts	Re: Florida Police Trouble Jeff, The only thing I have heard is that many of the moving violation ticket fines have increased by a HUGE amount! Someone (a police officer friend) sent me a list about 2 weeks ago. I will try and find it and send it to you or post it. I saw a bumper sticker recently that said: "Welcome To Florida...Now Go Home!" Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. SSSSA Forum Moderator

08-14-2007, 09:00 PM	#3
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Florida Police Trouble Jeff, I have heard alot about this as well. I live about 25 minutes from the AL/FL line on I-10. Most of what I have heard is second hand information, and I am not sure the EXACT details of the rigs invloved. I do know that they are basically trying to find a loophole to classify these guys as commercial with motor/toterhomes. Even going so far as to ask " Does the race you are going to pay money as a prize" Form what I have been told, they have made the weigh stations in Pensacola on I-10 a training center. I travel that road very frequently (in a pesonal vehicle), and can vouch for the fact that there at least 2 DOT cars in the median every time i have been through there in the last 6 months. __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

08-14-2007, 09:13 PM	#4
Gary Smith Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 807 Likes: 7 Liked 75 Times in 24 Posts	Figures.... State or local? Wonder if the track will announce it in the roundy round rags. If local, I'm sure there will be noise about this during the next election. I swear, Floridia gestapos were born with HSIA syndrome (head-stuck-in-***). BTW, Jeff, you owe me a phone call about Wes, in case you forgot (must be that swamp beer again LOL!!!)

08-15-2007, 01:29 AM	#5
John Duzac Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Covington, La Posts: 310 Likes: 59 Liked 85 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Florida Police Trouble Jeff: Slow that stacker down to about 70 mph. and I really do not think you will have a problem. Remember, when stopped by ANY Officer, a little yes sir and no sir will go a long way. If you give the officer a hard time, it will only come back to haunt you! This is how the county/city/state supplements their income, which is the real reason for the traffic stop. __________________ John Duzac D/S 4448 STK

08-15-2007, 12:17 PM	#6
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,841 Likes: 626 Liked 672 Times in 121 Posts	Re: Florida Police Trouble Yeah! Slow down and enjoy our state! LOL Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. SSSSA Forum Moderator

08-15-2007, 01:26 PM	#7
Don Fardie Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lakeville, Ma Posts: 253 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Florida Police Trouble Some organizers are even cancelling their race rather than having the race teams driving through Florida. This should really help the tracks in Florida build up their revenues !!!!! http://www.karnac.com/FLAnews2007/118680253958733.shtml __________________ Don Fardie 1582 F/S B/G

08-15-2007, 03:36 PM	#8
FlyingW Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Frostproof, Fl. Posts: 450 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Florida Police Trouble From what I understand there is a permit that you can apply for that cost about $5 for you out of state boys to drive on the roads because they are not being taxed. I am not sure on the exact details of it, but that is my understanding.... Just let me know if anyone knows anymore on this. Jeremy Waibel

08-15-2007, 03:56 PM	#9
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 326 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Florida Police Trouble There is indeed a permit for over length and it's real cheap. Can be purchased over the internet. Again there is a specific exclusion in DOT law that allows non commercial racers to go and come. I am trying to get in touch with one of the dirt racers and get the first hand info. Last time I contacted the FLDOT, Tourism people, the Governor's office. Did get replys. And once again, I have the exemption that is one paragraph long in a 500 page book if anyone needs it. email me jefft@southlanddodge.com I need a fax no. I'm too stupid to get it into the email.

08-17-2007, 02:01 PM	#10
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,367 Likes: 6 Liked 57 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Florida Police Trouble Do you even have to take a toter through a weigh station? __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350