Re: Going to Biltmore?

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

This is how it reads:

Commercial motor vehicle means any self-propelled or towed vehicle used on
public highways
in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property when:

(a) The vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination
weight rating of 4,537 or
more kilograms (10,001 or more pounds); or

(b) The vehicle is designed to transport more than 15 passengers, including
the driver; or

(c) The vehicle is used in the transportation of hazardous materials in a
quantity requiring
placarding under regulations issued by the Secretary under the Hazardous
Materials
Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.).

Teddy


Barbara wrote:

> At 10:01 AM 5/10/1998 -0400, you wrote:
> >Also, if your rig weighs 10,000 or more (total) you are required to
> >keep a log book.  No joke!!!!
>
>         I thought it was 16,000 pounds.  Still, my F250, 4X4, extended cab =
> 5,500, ancient Supreme Stock trailer 3,500 tare  (most of that's the
> sliding door I never use).  Add a couple of horses, some gear, a couple of
> people, and I'm cruising close to 13,500.  We're eligible for Farm license
> -- you should have heard the DMV officer trying to convince us that "Farm"
> = "Commercial!!!!".
>
>         At any rate, forewarned is better than not warned!
>
> I'll be looking for "stories" from Biltmore camp!
>
> BFN Barbara