On Wednesday, March 21, 2012, officers from the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Squad inspected eight commercial trucks in the areas of Diagonal Avenue South, South Oregon Street, East Marginal Way South and South Horton Street.
5 Trucks were placed Out of Service for:
Brake, connection leak
Brake, exposed cord
Brake, hose crimped
Axle weight, exceeded
Overweight, gross vehicle weight exceeded – 19,180 lbs
Citations issued:
1 GVW, exceeded 19,180 lbs
1 Fail to drive on right
2 Expired Tonnage
Documented violations:
5 Reflective
1 Bumper, unsecured
3 Lights, clearance inoperative
1 Brake, connection leak
1 Brake, exposed cord
1 Brake, hose crimped
2 Unsecured Load
1 Headlight, inoperative
2 Expired Tonnage
1 Turn signal, unsecured
1 Fire extinguisher, depleted
1 Battery cover, inadequate
1 Axle weight, exceeded
1 cab weight, exceeded
1 GVW, exceeded