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Originally Posted by dawiggs
Chris, Good report,,
Seems there are 2 issues.
>Gross over weight combination (vehicle and loaded trailer). Class A license??
> Over Width which may require permit, will NOT allow movement between Sunrise and Sunset, Saturday or Sunday or Holidays..
Is there a difference between personal recreational and commercial towing?
Again, just looking for info.
Regards,
dave
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Dave, the way I interpret it, as applies to cdl holders:
GCVW vehicles under 26,000 lbs, no special license is needed, however, the vehicle must be tagged to tow up to 26000 lbs GCVW by weight.
When you exceed 108 inches width, then you are subject to the wide load permits and henceforth rules in NC, ie, dusk to dark regs and pilot cars and flagging.] in other states.
At these weights you are not subject to any single axle load rating, as are tractor trailers.
If you follow these rules, MOST NC SHP officers will not bother you.
HOWEVER,
Mark is speaking directly of the ambiguity that is happening now in NC by greedy fine hungry counties who cannot interpret the law as it is written, and hope that the accused offender just pays the fine.
The fact that I, as a licensed CDL-A driver, am explaining the facts tonight, is example enough that NC DMV has lagged in explaining this fact to the population who tow vehicles down the highway everyday.
If there was a hard and fact rule system, everyone would follow it, and this issue wouldn't be here.
So YOU're solution for hauling the SP down the road in NC.
Have a valid regular drivers license, a tow vehicle with weighted tags to 20K lbs CGVW, and be under 108 inches total, if not, then hang an over sized flag on the front of the tow vehicle and the rear of the trailer while towing. If under 13'6 height, then you need no pilot cars as long as you stay on state routes, US highways and US Interstates. Rural routes may be another matter, depending on state.
Hope this helps.
C