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The two trips I took to Pa and back, hauling a trailer with another mv on it, the DOT guys never batted an eye at me. Usually I got waves.

When I went down the rabbit hole to figure out what was needed for running my then owned 5 ton, what I found was that IFTA and IRP stickers/tags were for trucks in commerce. IFTA is filed quarterly. IRP is too. The key components on those was not weight/size of vehicle but the "in commerce"...

Just because you're driving doesn't mean you give up the rights to not have your vehicle searched. Case in point, just because a firearm is in open view doesn't mean an officer has cause to seize the firearm, albeit temporarily and run the SNs. That constitutes an unlawful search AND seizure of...

Except the penalty for failing to give the consent is not the loss of the drivers license but the levying of another fine. Still looks like an end run around the 4th amendment.

That is constitutionally indefensible. Change the language. "(2) A person that refuses to allow an inspection as of their home or person provided in this subsection commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $1,000 nor...

I'm not going to consent to the illegal search. Basic law is that in order to conduct a search they MUST have probable cause. They cannot just search anyone based on no RAS or PC. This is basic 4th amendment law. If I consent to the search then sure, they'll have grounds. They can search ABSENT...

The fact that there was a time a few years back that allowed the use of red fuel for road use for a shortage interval is a substantial defense point. For a $1000 fine, I'd get a lawyer. I've fought these sorts of MV grey area things before and won. Several ways.

What you do is change the law. Sometimes the law supports you in ways you don't expect. The FMCSA folks are VERY clear, our trucks are NOT commercial by virtue of size. It is the use that makes them commercial. I do believe there was a change concerning Recreationally used MVs....though I cannot...

Also of note, during the 2005 fuel shortage, dyed fuel was for a while legal to be used in ROAD fuel uses. IRS Waives Diesel Fuel Penalty Due to Hurricane Katrina Some dye will remain in the fuel system. Challenge them on the percentage.

If I get a cop wanting to check my fuel. I'm going to ask for probable cause AND if he has a warrant. I'm not driving a commercial vehicle. There is no "license" to be checked and if he wants to conduct a criminal investigation on a private citizen then I'm going to stand my ground. IFTA is...