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If your combined truck/motorhome and trailer is over 65', it is a $1500 fine to travel in Florida without a permit. The FL-DOT is relentless and will be watching all out of state combinations from the state line to the track.
All of the forums are littered with racers crying over the $1500 tickets.
A 5-Day overlength permit is $25
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Originally Posted by http://www.fdotmaint.com/PermitNew/home.asp
If you have any questions, please contact the State Permits Office at (850) 410-5777
Call the above and they'll fax you an application and credit card authorization (ask for that too).
You still have time to submit and then print for your records before leaving.
Other tickets being issued were for not having a commercial license if a trailer is over 28' long -- if the truck (even a pickup) or trailer, or the race car had any company name (even sponsorship) on it. Remember, a 24' trailer is actually 28' long with the a-frame.
Tickets were also issued for fuel not being in the original container or too much fuel (I forget how much was too much) without a license.
Yea,but your 80 year old grand parents can pull a 30/35 foot travel trailer with anything and it's ok.
I suspect I'll be able to pull a trailer at 80 still.
I know a lot of 80-year-olds who have driven a long time sharper than many 60 year olds just learning.. But no matter what -- any rig over 65' (no matter who the driver is) needs a permit. If you live in Florida -- it is $250 a year.
My rig is 84' long and virtually all states are making it illegal for me to drive. North Carolina says don't even drive through the state -- permit or not., I can never be legal.
PA was hanging out at the exits by the track handing out tickets for not having a commercial license -- and taking your money right there. Doug Dual got one. The roads to the track are illegal to drive on (for weight).
And I've seen way too many "retirees" that don't need to be pulling a long travel trailer,also seen younger folks that don't need to do that either.It's strange you drive a large commercial vehicle you need to show your ability to do so,but a large motor home,or travel trailer combo,hey jump in,or hook up,and go.Many times those types are as heavy as a Class B vehicle.
Hell Dan, I know people who shouldn't be allowed to pull a friggin' utility trailer. I think being able to pull a trailer and drive a manual should be required to get your driver's license.
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Doc,funny you should mention that,try as I might I can't back a tag trailer,but a goose neck,or 5th wheel I'll put it where you want it,even if it's parallel parking.There's a few eye wittnesses that will attest to the fact I can parallel park one between to big rigs,with only 1 pull up,and that was to just center the rig.
I wonder how hard it is to get a commercial license and if you had one for Texas is it good for other states? Can;t imagine it wouldn't be good in other states.
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$1500 Fines in Florida 
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