Other Who has a gas rack on their trailer?

[xpfanatic]

Ok long story short. We went to the lake. Drove all the way out there and got to the gas station. Gas station is only about 1-2 miles from the boat ramp. Filled up our 3 vp racing gas cans that fit into our gas rack on the trailer. Started driving to the ramp and cop pulls us over. Having the gas cans filled and on our trailer is illegal and a fire hazard. Gives us a written warning for equipment violation. What is he talking about?

 

[Matt_E]

Be sure to look up the law that he cited you in violation of. That doesn't sound right.

 

[WaveDemon]

you are supposed to fill your gas cans on the ground to prevent static electricity and an explosion. Was the warning for having the cans on the trailer or for how you filled them?

 

[paul91887]

every where is different but you are only allowed to carry so much fuel reason being anything more is considered "carrying dangerous goods" and means you need to have a placard. i've look online cant find too much the only one i found said 500 liters which is about 132 gallons including whats in your truck. i would call them out on it i doubt you had $550 worth of fuel!! hah

 

[xpfanatic]

We filled them on the ground at the station. He said it was for having them on the trailer filled. Is there a special gas can I'm supposed to be using?

edit: either that or 3 cans is over the limit of what we're allowed to carry. he didn't explain it too well.

 

[Matt_E]

On the ticket, he should have written exactly which Texas law or county/city ordnance you are in violation of. Look up that law/ordnance online and see what it says.

 

[xpfanatic]

He just gave us a written warning, all he wrote was "equipment violation" and not to carry gas on the trailer. He was doing this as a yard mowing service drove by with 10 cans on their trailer.

 

[OCD Solutions]

I have only ever heard of volume restrictions while travelling on ferries.

 

[Matt_E]

Contest the ticket, subpoena the officer to court, and ask him to explain exactly what you are in violation of.

Sounds like he made up some bs on the spot.

 

[xpfanatic]

That's what we though, but you learn something new every day. I will call the courthouse tomorrow and try to see what exactly he thought was in the wrong.

 

[WFO Speedracer]

Contest the ticket, subpoena the officer to court, and ask him to explain exactly what you are in violation of.

Sounds like he made up some bs on the spot.

Ummmmmmmm Bueller a written warning is not a ticket, its a warning, thats why they call it a warning instead of a ticket

 

[Matt_E]

Sorry, I was asleep.

 

[WaveDemon]

Ummmmmmmm Bueller a written warning is not a ticket, its a warning, thats why they call it a warning instead of a ticket

it was a warning and not a ticket because there is no real violation.

 

[OCD Solutions]

Here is an outtake from a DOT handbook. DOT covers the whole country and not state by state right?

100 gallons in a single tank, plus no more than 10 gallons in 2 gas cans.
And NO CANS of gasoline in an enclosed trailer.

I guess I better take the 3 jugs out of my enclosed trailer.

If you want/need to carry more, you just have to run placards is all.

 

[OCD Solutions]

some reading...

https://www.nysdot.gov/divisions/operating/employee-health-safety/transporting-gasoline-diesel

Safety Bulletin Index - Transporting Gasoline and Diesel Fuel

(Code: SB-96-2, Date: 6/10/96)

Transportation of fuel shall be accomplished by portable fuel cans with a maximum capacity of 5 gallons each, or cargo fuel tanks. All containers shall be properly labeled.

Gasoline shall only be transported in approved 5 gallon portable gas cans, with a limit of four (4) cans per vehicle.

Portable five (5) gallon cans transported on any Department vehicle or equipment shall be fastened in a vented box, or lashed to the body of the vehicle with web straps, using eyebolts through the side of the body backed up by a 3 inch x 3 inch x 3/16 inch steel backing plate. There shall be two eyebolt anchor points for each can.

Only steel or aluminum Type I or Type II safety cans shall be used to transport gasoline.

Cargo fuel tanks shall not exceed 150 gallon capacity per vehicle. Vehicle transporting fuel in cargo tanks of 115 gallons or more shall display either a hazardous materials placard indicating identification number NA 1993 for diesel fuel or a placard indicating 'Fuel Oil'. When empty, the placard shall not be displayed. Employees operating a placarded vehicle shall have a CDL License with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement.

Placarded vehicles transporting hazardous materials shall carry appropriate shipping papers. Shipping papers shall be within the driver's immediate reach or in a holder mounted on the driver's door. When the vehicle is unoccupied, shipping papers shall be on the driver's seat or in the holder mounted on the driver's door.

Sample shipping papers shall read:

(Specify #) CARGO TANK(S) DIESEL FUEL 3 NA 1993 PGIII

In Case of Emergency Call (work location phone #)

Cargo tanks shall be constructed of a minimum of 14 gauge steel or 16 gauge aluminum. New tanks purchased shall not exceed 110 gallon capacity, and as such will not require placarding.

'No Smoking' shall be prominently displayed on the vehicle, and smoking prohibited within 50 feet during fueling.

Pick up trucks shall be used to transport fuel whenever possible. Tanks shall be mounted directly against the front of the truck body box and fastened to the frame whenever possible with anchor bolts. If fastening to the frame is not possible, and it is necessary to mount the tanks solely to the box, a 6 inch x 6 inch x 3/16 inch steel backing plate shall be used for each tank.

Any void between tanks shall vent to the atmosphere by a minimum of a 1 inch inside diameter drain. Any connecting structure shall have inspection openings of sufficient size and number to permit proper visual inspection. All joints shall be welded in conformance with ASME Code of Welding Procedures, and where possible accessible for inspection.

A 10 gauge steel bulkhead shall be mounted directly behind the fuel tank, securely fastened to the body of the truck on the floor and both sides. There shall be at least 1 inch space between the bulkhead and the fuel tank. The tank shall be equipped with a fill vent assembly with a flame arrester.

Pumps shall be UL approved, with wire cored bonding hose and antisiphon valve. Any piping between the pump and the tank shall be Schedule 80.

Vehicles transporting fuel shall be equipped with at least one 10 pound fire extinguisher, either BC or ABC dry chemical, and mounted to be easily accessible.

The vehicle shall be equipped with a wire mesh cap protector screen. The exhaust system of the truck in the area below where the cab and body meet shall have a heat shield.

 

[paul91887]

yea but if your running placards wouldnt you need your haz mat?

 

[blaster800]

Just cover your bunks with a tarp or something ... they wont bother you if your not obvious !! here is 20 gallons on board 10/gal per side, lockable and out of sight

 

[NorCalSJ]

he just gave us a written warning, all he wrote was "equipment violation" and not to carry gas on the trailer. He was doing this as a yard mowing service drove by with 10 cans on their trailer.

:lmao:

 

[Superunatural]

I had a cover made for mine for many reasons. It protects from the sun, theft and DOT cops. Wasnt sure if it was legal or not I just didnt want any problems.

 

[DK-Freestyle]

Here is an outtake from a DOT handbook. DOT covers the whole country and not state by state right?



I guess I better take the 3 jugs out of my enclosed trailer.

If you want/need to carry more, you just have to run placards is all.

So you mean the 70 gallons of race fuel we keep in the race trailer when we go to WF's isn't legal? hmm... good to know, lol