Trailering your boat **Alert***
06-13-2008, 01:00 PM
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06-13-2008, 01:30 PM
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I got into it with a local Glenview cop on this subject once when he pulled me over for pulling an empty trailer from my old 32 baja...gave me the same crap about it needing certification etc......i argued that i'm not a commercial vechicle....that threw him for a sec but he came right back and said it didnt matter...then i told him that unless he can tell me where to go to get this "certification" i'm not gonna waste my time with him and he can write the ticket and i'll see him in court....he got pissed gave me back my lic and ins and said get it done or "next time" i'll give ya a ticket! Ya ya ya i never did do anything about it and never got bothered in the 2yrs after that. 
Most local cops dont know crap...the State troopers on the other hand can give you grief!
Most local cops dont know crap...the State troopers on the other hand can give you grief!
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06-13-2008, 07:32 PM
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06-14-2008, 12:25 PM
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No body had had a problem up until the last few weekends. Now they are setting up groups of motorcycle stings and getting people that are trailering. They check the trailer plate and then the truck plate. If they match they leave you along (Maybe) if they do not match you get pulled over.
So if you are pulling a 25' Outlaw or bigger you do need to get your truck and trailer weighted and stickered and possible need safety equiptment also (Flairs, triangle, fire ext. etc)
I hear Marengo is thinking of putting a weight station in and will have it paid for with in two months.
06-14-2008, 12:29 PM
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DMV has no clue!
Looks looks the county is the only one that know what is going on. Everyone know if these stings start making money every county will be doing this. Easy money maker because the law is not clear.
If any contractors can help out with this rule your advise would be much appreciated.
06-15-2008, 12:44 PM
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Mark, The way it was explained to me was, the trailer plate has to cover the weight of the boat and trailer. The truck plate has to cover the gross or combination of the truck and trailer. I have a C plate on the trailer and a D plate on the pick up. I all comes down to revenue inhancement (MONEY). I hope this helps ya. Brian
