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but what the problem is read this from the first post they tried to get a permit a week before the race and was told no



Steve has reported the following on his Facebook page:

As we were all aware of, many trailers including mine are not in compliance with the laws of california because of length. I called CalTrans last week in efforts of obtaining a permit to avoid any problems with this issue and was notified that there “IS NOT and WILL NOT” be a permit given.

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The fact that he knew he had no permits and was illegal and chose to go anyways shows me that he deserved what he got. He probably couldn't
get permited for the bridge law, not the oal.

Your standard 53' frieght box has sliding tandoms that can be moved to change axle weights and kingpin lenghts. Most car haulers are double drop boxes with fixed tandoms that can't be moved. I'm unsure whether you can get a permit for kingpin lenght or not. I think that they were too long for the bridge law and couldn't get a permit and that may have been the problem.