Why do semi trucks get pulled over by the police?

I got pulled over on Tuesday. I had just gone through a construction zone but I knew enough not to speed because the fines are enormous. read more

Unlike private cars, the police are authorised to pull trucks over for routine inspections even if they haven't committed a moving traffic offence. Trucks have to comply with all kinds of regulations, taxes, permits and other bureaucracy, so they are an easy target for the police. read more

Then the car in front pulls switches into the right lane as a semi simultaneously pulls into the left lane, so it ends up about the same place the car used to be. The cop then turns on it's lights and pulls the semi over. We were all cruising at about 60-65 mph, in a 65mph zone. read more

Actually, the real reason for this list is to stop you from being pulled over by the police. By seeing driving behavior from the traffic cop's point of view, you can avoid encounters with the law. A little extra awareness could help you keep points off your driving record and keep down the cost of your car insurance. read more