Parade preparation
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Parade preparation
This is more of an "off topic" series of questions but since it involves my Spyder I thought it best to post here
Several questions for those of you in Calif.
First are there any restrictions as in reduced speed limit on highways for towing. I will be towing a small low enclosed alum (the size you might take four tires to the track in) trailer behind my Spyder.
Does Calif require private small trailers to enter weigh stations for inspection
Radar detectors in Calif. any restrictions on where they are mounted? and are they allowed?
Look forward to seeing everyone at Parade. I get in early Thursday to help with registration preparation
Drive safe
Several questions for those of you in Calif.
First are there any restrictions as in reduced speed limit on highways for towing. I will be towing a small low enclosed alum (the size you might take four tires to the track in) trailer behind my Spyder.
Does Calif require private small trailers to enter weigh stations for inspection
Radar detectors in Calif. any restrictions on where they are mounted? and are they allowed?
Look forward to seeing everyone at Parade. I get in early Thursday to help with registration preparation
Drive safe
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Unless things have changed:
Cars towing a trailer are limited to 55 MPH…every time I drive out to California with the trailer after going through 3 states with a 75 MPH speed limit it is very hard to slow down.
In the United States, radar jammers are illegal under federal law. The following states have laws in place against the use or ownership of a laser jammer:
California
Colorado
Illinois
Minnesota
Nebraska
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington D.C.
Windshield Mounting Laws.
It's perfectly legal to own and operate a radar detector in the states of California and Minnesota, but if you have one mounted to your windshield you will be ticketed! Try and clip it to your sun visor instead.
Cars towing a trailer are limited to 55 MPH…every time I drive out to California with the trailer after going through 3 states with a 75 MPH speed limit it is very hard to slow down.
In the United States, radar jammers are illegal under federal law. The following states have laws in place against the use or ownership of a laser jammer:
California
Colorado
Illinois
Minnesota
Nebraska
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington D.C.
Windshield Mounting Laws.
It's perfectly legal to own and operate a radar detector in the states of California and Minnesota, but if you have one mounted to your windshield you will be ticketed! Try and clip it to your sun visor instead.
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tow at 55
65 ok
more than that u will be cites
Monterey willbe heavily patrolled those days
no need to go weigh station
radar dictator not sure legality but I mount my in direct line if sof on windshield like target finder on jet fighters, never had issues
ping me when u are in town
65 ok
more than that u will be cites
Monterey willbe heavily patrolled those days
no need to go weigh station
radar dictator not sure legality but I mount my in direct line if sof on windshield like target finder on jet fighters, never had issues
ping me when u are in town
This is more of an "off topic" series of questions but since it involves my Spyder I thought it best to post here
Several questions for those of you in Calif.
First are there any restrictions as in reduced speed limit on highways for towing. I will be towing a small low enclosed alum (the size you might take four tires to the track in) trailer behind my Spyder.
Does Calif require private small trailers to enter weigh stations for inspection
Radar detectors in Calif. any restrictions on where they are mounted? and are they allowed?
Look forward to seeing everyone at Parade. I get in early Thursday to help with registration preparation
Drive safe
Several questions for those of you in Calif.
First are there any restrictions as in reduced speed limit on highways for towing. I will be towing a small low enclosed alum (the size you might take four tires to the track in) trailer behind my Spyder.
Does Calif require private small trailers to enter weigh stations for inspection
Radar detectors in Calif. any restrictions on where they are mounted? and are they allowed?
Look forward to seeing everyone at Parade. I get in early Thursday to help with registration preparation
Drive safe
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Got stopped towing my C4S thru Cali on the way to my new duty station in WA for going about 65mph. So yes 55 mph and the right lane only with the trucks on the highway is the rule I was told. Also told by the officer that hey wanted to take a look at my car...since he loves all Porsches. No ticket..just a warning.
Take care f4plt. Miss seeing you in SA at Harris Hill and Porsche of SA if that is you.
Take care f4plt. Miss seeing you in SA at Harris Hill and Porsche of SA if that is you.
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Got stopped towing my C4S thru Cali on the way to my new duty station in WA for going about 65mph. So yes 55 mph and the right lane only with the trucks on the highway is the rule I was told. Also told by the officer that hey wanted to take a look at my car...since he loves all Porsches. No ticket..just a warning.
Take care f4plt. Miss seeing you in SA at Harris Hill and Porsche of SA if that is you.
Take care f4plt. Miss seeing you in SA at Harris Hill and Porsche of SA if that is you.
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tow at 55
65 ok
more than that u will be cites
Monterey willbe heavily patrolled those days
no need to go weigh station
radar dictator not sure legality but I mount my in direct line if sof on windshield like target finder on jet fighters, never had issues
ping me when u are in town
65 ok
more than that u will be cites
Monterey willbe heavily patrolled those days
no need to go weigh station
radar dictator not sure legality but I mount my in direct line if sof on windshield like target finder on jet fighters, never had issues
ping me when u are in town
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Welcome to California!
Just follow the posted signs here in California and you'll be OK! 
By the way, don't tell them at the California Border Protection Stations (our first line of defense in protecting our environment & resources from invasive species) that you are bringing a Spyder in your trailer. They are real arachnophobes!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
PS Make sure you stock up on our state's official 'breakfast' cereal too! You can never have enough of our delicious 'Fruit, Flakes & Nuts'. And in California, we are a living testament to that 'combo' as a way of life!
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By the way, don't tell them at the California Border Protection Stations (our first line of defense in protecting our environment & resources from invasive species) that you are bringing a Spyder in your trailer. They are real arachnophobes!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
PS Make sure you stock up on our state's official 'breakfast' cereal too! You can never have enough of our delicious 'Fruit, Flakes & Nuts'. And in California, we are a living testament to that 'combo' as a way of life!
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Thought so...AF moved me to the great Pacific NW in 2012 so haven't been around SA in a minute. Saw the new dealership in SA before I left. Lots of great cars and miss some of the people too. What are you driving now? Drove a base Boxster at Porsche of SA before I left. Wonderful car...so tempted to take it with me on the drive from SA to WA back in summer 2012. But passed. Bout to trade 'Up" from my 997.2 to a 2014 Cayman in a few weeks. Have you driven any? Imagine you've sampled most Porsche has to offer by now. Cheers. Rob
