Low clearance bridges

[rockytopva]

I read that it is a common occurrence for truck drivers, especially rental truck drivers, to ignore the low clearance signs. I believe the rental drivers pay around $25,000 in fees every time this happens!

 

[rockytopva]

 

[Hammster]

I’ve been driving big rigs for 15 years and never came close to that.

 

[SkyWriting]

I’ve been driving big rigs for 15 years and never came close to that.

Then avoid renting one cause the trucks favor low bridges.

 

[Serving Zion]

Whoah boy. Someone should be putting flashing lights on those bridges!

 

[Yarddog]

I read that it is a common occurrence for truck drivers, especially rental truck drivers, to ignore the low clearance signs. I believe the rental drivers pay around $25,000 in fees every time this happens!

Mainly stupid drivers. Every driver is required to know the height of their vehicle and over passes are usually marked. Repaving will change the clearance if the road is not ground down before a new surface is laid down. If not new clearance sign are installed but mainly this is just stupidity on the driver.

 

[rockytopva]

Whoah boy. Someone should be putting flashing lights on those bridges!

The state has put flashing lights, warning signs, and have even programmed the lights to turn red along with the flashing lights... And they still do it! As you can see they rather boldly run the red light! And the RV's go through minus their air conditioners!

 

[Kenny'sID]

Seems there would be a point there where they may want to start blaming the bridge/those who have the power to raise it.

Something isn't working.

The one with the fire was carrying lobster...so what'll it be, medium or well done? Yum!

 

[Serving Zion]

The state has put flashing lights, warning signs, and have even programmed the lights to turn red along with the flashing lights... And they still do it! As you can see they rather boldly run the red light! And the RV's go through minus their air conditioners!

Those lights are camoflagued. It's just cluttered, nobody expects lights on a bridge like that. It needs flashing strobe-type lights, led lights. Those traffic lights are too dull, don't catch the eye unless actually looking at it.

Have you seen those bright flash strobes that blink off the back of the highway maintenance trucks? The ones that they park on the highway to block the lanes? Can't miss those ones!

 

[Dave-W]

Whoah boy. Someone should be putting flashing lights on those bridges!

Many do have sensors that go off when an oversized load approaches a low bridge.

But they are often ignored.

 

[Dave-W]

Have you seen those bright flash strobes that blink off the back of the highway maintenance trucks? The ones that they park on the highway to block the lanes? Can't miss those ones!

You mean the ones that trigger migraines and seizures?

 

[Serving Zion]

You mean the ones that trigger migraines and seizures?

I wouldn't be surprised if they do! They are a real offense .. but it proves that there is something that can be done, that is not being done. I have the ideal lights in mind, and it is neither of those.

 

[jacks]

Maybe if they broadcast warnings on cell phones, the drivers wouldn't have to look up to see there was danger ahead...

 

[Dave-W]

Maybe if they broadcast warnings on cell phones, the drivers wouldn't have to look up to see there was danger ahead...

It is not legal to use a cell phone here while driving.