How different are US weigh stations for trucks than Canadian ones?
I've never driven in the United States with a truck and it worries me a little bit. Do the weigh stations for trucks in the USA work the same way as they do in Canada? When I enter them with a truck, do they still have 2 lanes, one for the empty truck and the other one for the loaded trucks? Or we must all pass on the weigh scale?
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It varies from state to state. Most probably have a bypass lane.
But there are some like the one on I-80 in NJ where bypass signal is on approach lane and it will direct you whether or not to enter a weigh station or re-enter the highway.
There are also bypass rules that exist for some states too which you can find online. There are also applications like: Drivewyze that provide bypass information.
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Why do some trucks stop at weigh stations and some don t?
If a truck is too heavy, a citation and a fine can be issued. If the weight makes the truck unsafe to operate, then it could be forced to stay at the station until the situation is rectified in some way.Are there weigh stations in Canada?
Maintenance and upkeep costs of the weigh scale inspection stations are mainly funded through the Department of Works, Services and Transportation. The Department of Government Services and Lands operates five permanent weigh scale inspection stations in the Province located at intervals along the Trans Canada Highway.Can truckers avoid weigh stations?
Weigh stations are designed to check the weight of your vehicle using large scales, making sure vehicles such as large commercial trucks aren't overweight. If you're trying to avoid the weigh stations, you can either take an alternate route or wait until the weigh station closes.How many weigh stations are there in the US?
Currently, approximately 680 weigh stations are in operation in the United States.Crossing a Weight station( SCALE) in USA OR CANADA.
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