Florida Police Trouble

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?

Jeff Teuton · 08-17-2007, 03:13 PM

I never have as motor homes do not have a weight spec unless some state passed one recently. There are definitions that can help determine if you are truly a CMV (Commercial Motor Vehicle). If you fit, you get it all; log books, scales, regs. If you are not a CMV, you don't have to stop at the scales. DOT starts @ 10,000 lbs combined weight (truck/trailer). I wrote a document a few years ago about this for National Dragster and they published it once since then. If you want a copy, send me a fax #. The real problem is we are not the problem. But it only takes one policeman who I can assure you probably does not have any idea there is specific exemption for us, that also doesn't like racers to make your life miserable. The length deal in Florida is a Florida thing. email me if you need more info. jefft@southlanddodge.com or call 888-876-1817 and tell the receptionist it is about racing. Get's you right through.

08-15-2007, 01:29 AM	#1
John Duzac Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Covington, La Posts: 311 Likes: 63 Liked 83 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	#2
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 667 Liked 683 Times in 129 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 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

08-15-2007, 01:26 PM	#3
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	#4
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	#5
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 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	#6
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 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

08-17-2007, 03:13 PM	#7
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Florida Police Trouble I never have as motor homes do not have a weight spec unless some state passed one recently. There are definitions that can help determine if you are truly a CMV (Commercial Motor Vehicle). If you fit, you get it all; log books, scales, regs. If you are not a CMV, you don't have to stop at the scales. DOT starts @ 10,000 lbs combined weight (truck/trailer). I wrote a document a few years ago about this for National Dragster and they published it once since then. If you want a copy, send me a fax #. The real problem is we are not the problem. But it only takes one policeman who I can assure you probably does not have any idea there is specific exemption for us, that also doesn't like racers to make your life miserable. The length deal in Florida is a Florida thing. email me if you need more info. jefft@southlanddodge.com or call 888-876-1817 and tell the receptionist it is about racing. Get's you right through.

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