[LightsChromeHorsepower]

Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago

Not sure why there would be sweeps in CA or TX, since in TX, HOS compliance is exempt from idling laws, and in CA, the exemption is called "queuing beyond 100 feet of residential."

Sounds like you're barking up the wrong tree yet again, and helping to spread the misinformation.:thumbsup:

Rev,

You may well know more about this than I do, so could you show me that exemption?

I idle when I have to, to be comfy. That included a 3 hour nap on an on-ramp in Marin County last Friday, (96+) and for part of that time I had a CHP hiding right in front of me. He never knocked on my door, so I never knocked on his. I would figure if they were going to mess with me anywhere, Marin would be the place.

[Rev.Vassago]

Originally Posted by LightsChromeHorsepower

Rev,

You may well know more about this than I do, so could you show me that exemption?

I idle when I have to, to be comfy. That included a 3 hour nap on an on-ramp in Marin County last Friday, (96+) and for part of that time I had a CHP hiding right in front of me. He never knocked on my door, so I never knocked on his. I would figure if they were going to mess with me anywhere, Marin would be the place.

http://www.atri-online.org/research/...ium6_22_09.pdf

Every state plus their exemptions to the law. One could say that in CA, idling the truck is to "prevent a safety or health emergency" too.

[LightsChromeHorsepower]

Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago

http://www.atri-online.org/research/...ium6_22_09.pdf

Every state plus their exemptions to the law. One could say that in CA, idling the truck is to "prevent a safety or health emergency" too.

Thank you, I'm not sure that would fly. The Cali municipal ordinances listed specifically state HOS compliance. The statewide one does not. Of course I'm not sure of the "spirit" of the reg.

If I ever get a ticket you can come argue my case- Unless you want to send Golfhobo.......

[Rev.Vassago]

Originally Posted by LightsChromeHorsepower

If I ever get a ticket you can come argue my case- Unless you want to send Golfhobo.......

That all depends. Do you want to win?

[zipy46]

Drivers needs to organize...share info...and network in order to take back their rights.

You keep going back to square one when you try to get the elected officials

to get you what you want....they are the twits that got us in the boat we are in now

to begin with. :lol2:

[Pack_Rat]

Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago

http://www.atri-online.org/research/...ium6_22_09.pdf

Every state plus their exemptions to the law. One could say that in CA, idling the truck is to "prevent a safety or health emergency" too.

Sorry to burst your bubble but that pdf is old. Tx just passed no Idling period for any reason.And the only way to Idle in Cali is to either use an APU Or have a truck with a certified clean Idle sticker.

[LightsChromeHorsepower]

Originally Posted by Pack_Rat

Sorry to burst your bubble but that pdf is old. Tx just passed no Idling period for any reason.And the only way to Idle in Cali is to either use an APU Or have a truck with a certified clean Idle sticker.

I think you're right about Cali. But I still idle if it's too hot to sleep without A/C. And I see bazillions of other trucks doing the same.

I avoid Texas like some people do California.

[Rev.Vassago]

Originally Posted by Pack_Rat

Sorry to burst your bubble but that pdf is old. Tx just passed no Idling period for any reason.And the only way to Idle in Cali is to either use an APU Or have a truck with a certified clean Idle sticker.

I trust you have evidence of this? Not that I think that truck drivers are known for getting their facts wrong or anything. Honest.:lol:

[VitoCorleone99]

From Reuters:

...As of September 1, 2009, certain cities and counties in Texas will no longer allow drivers to idle their trucks while using a sleeper berth to comply with government-mandated rest periods. A number of Texas cities and counties have agreed to enforcement of a State regulation which limits idling to 5-minutes from April through October while providing some operational exemptions...

Full Press Release - Aug. 31

[LightsChromeHorsepower]

Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago

I trust you have evidence of this? Not that I think that truck drivers are known for getting their facts wrong or anything. Honest.:lol:

I mean hey, you've never been wrong.

Steve Booth told me so.

And we all know he's never been wrong.

Right?