Im kind of confused as to the law regarding what lanes to be in when towing a trailer. I have seen guys pulling boats, atv trailers, I even saw a guy pulling a 5th wheel in the carpool lane. Is that legal?
I always thought that we had to stay on the 2 truck lanes. Is that right or am I missing something.

Thanks

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victor m

you're correct. the CHP will write you a ticket. It sucks especially going over the grapevine. It is tempting to go around all the slow trucks, but beware of the chp. no carpool lane and no flastrack either. Only the 2 right lanes.

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And you can only be in the second lane if, you are passing another vehicle, which must be done within 1 mile. Of course, if your in a heavy populated area and there are signs stating something to the effect; trucks can use right 2 lanes for the next so many miles, you are alright there too.

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I guess all those hot dogs will eventually get a ticket then.
Wife tried it once while I was sleeping coming back from a trip, boy did i rip into her, hahaha
She said she saw a guy pulling a huge 5th wheel on the carpool lane and thought it would be ok.
thanks,

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victor m

I've heard here in CA it's about an $800 dollar fine. But I think you could go over to the 3rd lane just for passing but have to go back to the first two lanes.

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I don't believe the fine is that high. Maybe if you have a CDL. Though you will generally get a speeding ticket as well. Happened to my friend. Doing 80, ticket was for 64. #1 of 3 lanes.

Nope.

Right lane to travel when 1-3 lanes in one direction. May move to the 2nd to right lane to pass within 1 mile. May travel in the 2nd to right lane if 4 or more lanes in one direction, or in a truck control lane.

And of course you can take left exits as needed.

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Going off topic here real quick.
Im trying to buy a new trailer to haul 3 quads for now, but in months time will be buying a bigger. I would then have 2 big quads and 2 for the lil ones. By big I mean 400 or bigger. Would they fit on a 16x6.5 trailer?

thanks

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victor m

If the bed itself is 16' long you shouldn't have a problem. I'm assuming it's going to be a flat bed, or near flatbed and you're going to haul then sideways on the trailer.

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...I think you're better off getting advice from someone who doesn't have to wait for the battery to charge before they can ride. -- Scootergptx

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yeah, I was thinking I would load them sideways. I looked up the specs on most big sport quads and the length is about 73 or so, so yep 6.5 wide will work.
thanks,
and by the way, I have to wait for my battery to charge before i can ride also.
hahaha

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victor m