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Indiana Senate OK's
fine increse for OOS Violations. The bill is
on the Governor's desk and would increase the first offense
fine from $1,000 to $2,500.
More here.
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New York State...
In an effort to stop oversize vehicles from entering
restricted routes, the State of New York has released a
brochure which highlights restricted routes and what to do
if you mistakenly enter one.
Download it here.
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ROAD CLOSURE --
I-40 in North Carolina
near the Tennessee border has been
closed indefinitely due to a massive rockslide.
More here.
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Bus/trailer
combos are now illegal in NYC.
Buses pulling trailers within New York City are now
deemed over length and are being detained and cited.
Each citation carries a $330 fine.
More here.
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Effective January
1st, the split speed limit in Illinois
will go away except for the Chicago
area and the five surrounding 'collar' counties. The split
speed limit will remain intact here.
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Ontario & Quebec
Speed Limiters
required on commercial vehicles beginning January 1st. Buses
are not effected by this law. Download and print the
official release
here.
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Welcome to
Pennsylvania,
now get out your wallet. The Delaware River Port Authority is
targeting entertainer tour buses for huge fines.
More here.
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Don't mess with
Texas.
It seems that the Texas Department of Public Safety is
targeting entertainer tour buses and their drivers for Level
1 roadside inspections. They are also checking for
out-of-date log books and medical cards. Be sure you have
all your i's dotted and t's crossed before entering the
state.
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The great Canadian
rip off. Heavy vehicle drivers
using Hwy-407 ETR as a quick route through the greater
Toronto area are being hit with heavy tolls, fees and fines.
More here.
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U.S. Department of
Homeland Security cracking down on tour buses
using the I-8 corridor between San Diego, CA and Yuma, AZ.
One tour had multiple arrests.
More here.
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