rverdlm Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 I'm driving a 30 ft MH towing a car on a dolly through MD. Do I need to stop at the scales on I270? I think the sign says all vehicles over 10000. Does that apply to RV's? Dave & Barb Mohr 2000 KW T2000(Bertha) 2005 Mobile Suites 38RL3 2003 Jeep Liberty toad Fulltime since 1996 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdonlybob Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Yes it does. I lived in WV for several years and traveled MD a lot. Anything over 10K must stop...and yes if they are in a bad mood they will chase you down.. Good luck, Cheers,Bob 1989 Safari Serengeti 34'Towing a 1952 M38A1 Military Willys Past HDT owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Are you asking about the one at Hyattstown? I just called the responsible dept at MD State police and was told that yes you must pass thru and most likely will be waved thru. I asked the reasoning and was preferred to a gentleman who I have left a msg for. Will be interesting to hear the answer. In 8+ years its the only one we've ever seen! Is this a new sign?? Certainly didn't see that restriction last Sept Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Yes it does. I lived in WV for several years and traveled MD a lot. Anything over 10K must stop...and yes if they are in a bad mood they will chase you down.. I think that some of the confusion is that the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) which operates the state's toll roads does state that all vehicles >10,000 lbs are supposed to stop although I've never stopped nor have I ever observed an RV in the MDTA weigh stations. But most of the MD weigh stations are not on the toll roads and for those I can find no evidence that anything vehicle other than commercials are required to stop. In fact, the AAA has the following information regarding MD on its vehicle weigh stations website: http://drivinglaws.aaa.com/laws/weigh-stations/ Maryland The Department of State Police maintains 7 vehicle weighing and measuring stations, with 1 station on Interstate 95. The following vehicles must stop: (1) agricultural vehicles over 10,000 lbs.; (2) all commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs.; (3) commercial buses carrying over 16 passengers; (4) any hazardous material haulers requiring placards. Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 That link to the AAA site is nice to have, BUT It might open an interesting conversation with those of us that pull with the HDT's. According to that list, many states want a vehicle that weighs or is towing in excess of 10000lbs to pull into the weigh stations. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 MD signs say "ALL Vehicles over 5T GVW must enter scales" . I stopped a few times, and finally an Obi-Wan LEO came out and asked me why I stopped. I said the sign says "ALL". He told me I don't need to stop w/ an RV, and I have not since. That was several years ago & I pass scales here on a regular basis. 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 OK, we'll admit it. We have passed that scale on average 2 times a year since 2007. Never stopped,never even noticed the signage, never been chased down. Will be inyerested in response from the MD state police I have left a msg with! Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Just spoke with Mr Fred Phelps of the enforcement division of MD state Police (410-579-5959) He states that entrance to scale is COMMERCIAL ONLY. RVs are absolutely EXEMPT and should just roll by. When I asked about having signs changed he chuckled. He's been trying but of course signs changes can take years!!! He told me a story of a new young State Policeman who was very proud of himself for chasing down and ticketing an RV that didn't stop. They made him go back out and find the "offender" and take back the ticket. A simple case if the officer not yet knowing the rules! Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rverdlm Posted July 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Thank you everyone! I'm not stopping!! Dave & Barb Mohr 2000 KW T2000(Bertha) 2005 Mobile Suites 38RL3 2003 Jeep Liberty toad Fulltime since 1996 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdonlybob Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Interesting info here..I either was wrong, or things have changed. South Dakota also has the same signage, and I always stopped with my HDT at their scales...usually got a thumbs up and waived thru. Cheers, Bob 1989 Safari Serengeti 34'Towing a 1952 M38A1 Military Willys Past HDT owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 SD has an "except RVs" add-on signs for those signs. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Thank you everyone! I'm not stopping!! Your welcome. Have a safe trip Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 South Dakota also has the same signage, and I always stopped with my HDT at their scales...usually got a thumbs up and waived thru. If you "usually got a thumbs up" then I am wondering what happened the other times? Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckman Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 I routinely drive by the scales in MD. and have never been "chased down" even though as I went by on 1 occasion a trooper was coming out and chased down a pick up pulling a landscape trailer with a business name on it. I travel by the scales on I 70 about once a week throughout the rv travel months and never seen an RV enter the scales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 I routinely drive by the scales in MD. and have never been "chased down" even though as I went by on 1 occasion a trooper was coming out and chased down a pick up pulling a landscape trailer with a business name on it. I travel by the scales on I 70 about once a week throughout the rv travel months and never seen an RV enter the scales. That would be because they have no desire to have you go thru the scales as stated in my previous post. Just bad signage Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDreamers.us Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Seems like this topic could provide the beginning of an excellent article for the Escapees magazine. I learn so much from this website. Thanks! Safe Travels! SKP #89742 - Lifetime membership - Member of the SKP Class of 2007Good Sam Club - Lifetime MemberDataStorm #5423Passport America - Lifetime MemberSons Of The American Revolution (SAR) - Lifetime MemberAmerican Legion - USAF - Lifetime MemberRotary Club Member - 30 years Escapee CARE Supporter National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdonlybob Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 If you "usually got a thumbs up" then I am wondering what happened the other times? Good one Kirk...actually the other times they weighed me on all axles.. Cheers, Bob 1989 Safari Serengeti 34'Towing a 1952 M38A1 Military Willys Past HDT owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlabs Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 I used to drive by the I-270 scales twice a day for 9 years. Never once did I see an RV in the scales. We have driven our motorhome and our fifth wheel past those very same scales multiple times and never once considered stopping. Scales are for commercial vehicles only in all of the states I have ever been in. So sit back and relax when you are out and about enjoying your motorhome. Roger & Mary2014 Phaeton 36GH2012 Honda FitZoe (lab mix) and the cats (Sam & Milly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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