Pulled over with a CDL Permit

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Old 12-06-2006, 06:37 AM
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Just covering my arss here and is hypothetical, but say that a CDL permit holder is driving with a Full CDL holder in the passenger seat. They get pulled over and a citation is issued for overweight or worse yet, they get inspected and the vehicle doesnt pass. Who does the citation go to, the Permit holder or the guy in the passenger seat?
 
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Old 12-06-2006, 07:08 AM
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Just covering my arss here and is hypothetical, but say that a CDL permit holder is driving with a Full CDL holder in the passenger seat. They get pulled over and a citation is issued for overweight or worse yet, they get inspected and the vehicle doesnt pass. Who does the citation go to, the Permit holder or the guy in the passenger seat?
The Driver

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Old 12-06-2006, 07:20 AM
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Just to clarify, you mean the driver as in the Permit Holder correct? I thoght I have always heard that it would fall back on the person with the full endorsement....maybe thats just a myth
 
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Old 12-06-2006, 08:18 AM
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"you mean the driver as in the Permit Holder correct?" Yupper. The permit holder did a PTI before he took the reins, checked the load weight, knows the vehicle gross and per axle weight. Right? When you're on your own, who's gonna be checking? BOL
 
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Although that's true, I don't think it's right. I went to a school were the equipment was horrible. Hub Seals leaking like a siv, brakes questionable, just all in all the vehicle would have been shut down if we were pulled over.

My instructor actively avoided DOT stations and admitted to the fact we would be shut down if stopped.
 
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It still comes back on the driver.
 
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Old 12-06-2006, 01:29 PM
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I would think it would be a little different if you were in a truck from a driving school. But if you were with a CDL holder and using a permit, I would say the fault would lie with you since you are the driver.
 
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If the proper form is in the truck, the company can assume responsibility for overweight and mechanical citations.
 
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"I would think it would be a little different if you were in a truck from a driving school. But if you were with a CDL holder and using a permit, I would say the fault would lie with you since you are the driver."
As far as the law is concerned you are the driver be it a school or with a company.

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"If the proper form is in the truck, the company can assume responsibility for overweight and mechanical citations."
While the company can assume anything they want but as far as the law is concerned the ticket will go to you the driver. It is your responsibility to verify the truck meets a applicable laws.

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Old 12-09-2006, 05:56 AM
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overweight fines and equipment violations go aginst the owner of the truck no matter who is driving.
 

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