Last week I had an opportunity to be pissed off at myself. I did something incredibly stupid. Unbelievably stupid.
I decided to heed the Qualcomm's routing advice and take I895 through the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel. Not really a problem except that only trucks 96" or less in width are allowed there. My truck measures 102". Somehow, some way, I missed the sign announcing the width restriction and I just don't miss signs and get pissed off at people who do.
So, the Maryland Transport Authority police were kind enough to pull me aside AFTER getting my $8 EZPass toll deduction. The officer scolded me a little bit and proceeded to give me a level 3 (paperwork) DOT inspection. Nothing else being wrong, I left with a only a warning.
Seriously, I can't believe I did something that damned stupid. Ugh.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
A Rookie Mistake...
Posted by Dr. Zebra at 8:24 PM
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Been There, Done That! My flatbed is a 96", but with my after market tarp assembly (Conestoga), I measure in at 101"... After 30 minutes of arguing amongst themselves, DOT finally decided I was indeed legal to pass through...I have not been back!!
I did however spend 10 hours with them on a separate offense! and not the one you would imagine... They are quite lovely fellows when you get to know them. Heck, they even bought me lunch :)
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