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The "Driving across the Midwest" Starter Pack (poptalk.scrubbles.tech)
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[โ€“] altima_neo@lemmy.zip 5 points 7 months ago (3 children)

What are those weigh stations even for? I see them on the Western states too.

And they're always closed! So clearly not that important.

[โ€“] MoonMelon@lemmy.ml 3 points 7 months ago

Trucks can only be 80,000 pounds max and certain weight ratios per axle (varies by state and conditions). If you're too heavy it could mean shifting the axles, obtaining a special permit, needing an escort, paying a fine, or even being stopped until you can sort it out. It has to do mostly with safety and damage to the roads AFAIK. Also it's where they check all your paperwork and licenses.

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