Comments on: Stupid Government Indignity of the Day

By: smurfy

smurfy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:42:23 +0000

Good thing it wasn’t a boat from a marina you own on lake Mead, or you’d have to pass the new quagga muscle inspection too.

I’m surprised you didn’t have to hire a lab to certify that your driver pissed in the cup (maybe he already does?)

By: ParatrooperJJ

ParatrooperJJ — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:26:36 +0000

Jody – If you had crossed state lines it would have been multiple felonies.

By: Mesa Econoguy

Mesa Econoguy — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:09:58 +0000

I may be of service here.

Please stand by for further infoâ€¦.

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:41:08 +0000

The “NOT FOR HIRE” works but is a hassle. I know someone that does this and is always getting tickets. He always wins his cases but I don’t think you want to be visiting mayor courts across America.

By: dr kill

dr kill — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:51:17 +0000

Everitt is correct,otherwise your driver needed a CDL, too. You been hosed, partner,

By: Dr. T

Dr. T — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:43:55 +0000

Given our current government, you were lucky they didn’t break open the pontoon welds to see if your employee was hauling illegal drugs or cash.

The ninth amendment to the Constitution was written to protect rights that weren’t mentioned in the earlier amendments (such as the right to privacy and the right to travel freely). Are any rights remaining for the ninth amendment to protect?

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:28:09 +0000

I’m surprised California didn’t make you get a motor Carrier permit.

By: Everitt Mickey

Everitt Mickey — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:05:13 +0000

I’m not sure that’s the case.

I think all that’s required is to have “NOT FOR HIRE” prominently displayed on the truck, as well as having proof of ownership of the load.

DOT numbers and etc only apply when hauling for hire.

By: Jody

Jody — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:23:40 +0000

Reminds me that Iâ€™m always a bit surprised theyâ€™ve never required some sort of temp interstate license to drive a Uhaul from one state to another.

Story 1:
One of my parents’ favorite stories to tell when on the road relates to the first time they had a big move together and rented a UHaul. My father, feeling puckish, decided to pull into a weigh station like the “big boys”. Turns out they were grossly overweight for the vehicle which led to UHaul getting fined.

Story 2:
3 times in my life, I have purchased enough liquor from the state ABC store that the store had to issue me temprorary 1-day licenses to transport that much liquor in case I got pulled over on the way home. Didn’t cost me anything, but looking back, I regret not saving and framing the licenses. God only knows what would’ve been necessary had I crossed state lines.

By: Allen

Allen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:09:07 +0000

No fun. Reminds me that I’m always a bit surprised they’ve never required some sort of temp interstate license to drive a Uhaul from one state to another.