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srothstein wrote: Like most sites giving legal advice, it is only semi-reliable. Always read the laws for yourself. The one that jumped out at me, as an example, is the requirement for tread depth. That site says there is no legal minimum but the law does require 2/32nds of an inch. A second was directly in the law, where the site says the maximum height allowed is 13'6" and the law says 14'.
The trick is to follow all the links in the law. The Transportation Code specifies that DPS will set the safety standards. When DPS does this, it makes a rule, known as administrative law that is shown as part of the Administrative Code. When you read that code, it says the standards are actually adopted and contained in the inspection manual. This is where you will find the tire tread depth specified. The good news for your question is that I don't know of or find a suspension check as part of the inspection procedure. If you want to read what is required for an inspection, here is where you can see the latest manuals: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/vi/law ... /rules.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

tomtexan wrote:

Schleprock wrote:

dafobbishon3 wrote: Do police do this often to trucks? I'm planning on buying a truck in the near future with a lift kit and everything. Those types of trucks tend to get pulled over for safety checks? A picture of said truck, would help

A commercial motor vehicle is subject to safety inspections. Think of the scales that an 18-wheeler has to cross and know that smaller commercial trucks must comply as well. A standard 3/4 or 1 ton truck (or even a dually for personal use) should not require safety inspections, however, that lift kid you plan to install might attract some unwanted attention

That ain't no kidding! Anytime you get a kid to lift your vehicle, it will attract attention.

fullsizeaggie wrote:I couldn't find a new member intro thread or haven't found one so Howdy everyone. I'm enjoying reading everything!

I have had my CHL for 6 years, Im 27. I am the guy that gets pulled over at 5-6 in the am driving to work going 2-3 miles over the speed limit, its happened 3 times in 2 different cities in TX! I received a warning every time. I guess they were looking for late partiers!?! I did the simple stop engine, lights on, licenses out etc. Never asked to step out etc.

I drove commercial-medium duty trucks in TX for roughly 2 years. I was pulled over 2 times for safety checks. The first trooper was writing me a warning for "dim" lights....and 10 minutes into the stop he was like: Oh, are you armed? -kinda startled. I chuckled and told him no if I was then I would have shown him my license. He asked me why I wasn't carrying, I told him that I am on military bases and construction sites etc frequently. Good experience, cool trooper and Im on my way.

On to the 2nd stop.....Another safety check. I handed trooper my DL (unarmed), DOT papers etc, did all the light checks, brakes. He ends up giving me a ticket for rocks on the deck of the trailer. So Im over at his truck, and the APB lady rattles off name...blah...blah...then something to the sort of "subject holds TX CHL...". He instantly leans where his pistol is exposed and accessible and asked how come I didn't show him my CHL, I calmly told him I wasnt armed so I didnt show it. He rattles off "next time you better show your license regardless or someone is going to put your butt( uses another word) on the ground"! I was taken back at him, I explained how I just did my refresher course for CHL and previous stops and this had never been brought up...! He didnt really have an answer after that, I just signed the ticket and went on my way.

Thoughts? Similiar experiences?