Posted by ChrisB on May 05, 2010 at 18:50:13 from (24.241.20.42):
In Reply to: OT- USDOT Number posted by DH in Carolina on May 05, 2010 at 16:11:46:
DH if your plates are not commercial then I would defiantly not get a DOT number as it might draw more suspension. If anything put "Not for Hire" on the door.
The laws are not really that clear. One of those; ask four officers to explain the law and you get four different answers. I think this is why some states require CDL training of their officers.
A good test question for any cop:
What if I am driving a vehicle with private plates with a trailer and Bobcat. The trailer has commercial plates. This came about from a case I read where a person borrowed a Bobcat from a friend who owns a company with such equipment. He borrowed the equipment and trailer to work on his own yard (hence not engaged in commerce). Case was thrown dismissed as the laws apparently never target such a combination (as I understand it).
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