Transport

[JohnTr]

I'm giving away my 8ft long tank and my uncle live almost 4 hours freeway away from my house. But my pick-up truck bed is only 5ft long. That means 3ft is over the pick-up. Does anyone know about the law for oversized? I don't want to be pull over.
Thank you.
JohnTr.

 

[StIcKy~RiCe]

Every state law is different. My areas anything over 2feets out, you need red/orange flag or some type of rag to put on the end of the tank so other driver be hide you know and be aware off.

 

[JohnTr]

Michigan state please. Any police-fishkeeper here?

 

[millerkid519]

Best bet is to call your mto office or local police station and ask

 

[CarpCharacin]

You could rent a trailer if it is illegal.

 

[ECW]

Chance um. Tie or tape a red flag to it and make sure it is secure. I'd bet you will be alright. I don't think a police officer will mess with you. It isn't outrageous or anything bad.

 

[Hoplo]

Make sure you tape somethign orrange (Or yellow/red if not), to the back of it, I know over here you have to do that to anythign hanging out of the back of your vehicle.

the Saftey reflector vest things that constrution workers use do a very good job for this.

 

[SandNukka15]

Just get a uhaul trailer for like $20 for the day cheap easy fix

 

[SHARK13]

I also live in MI. You will be fine just make sure it's clearly marked with red flags. Drive very carefully 3ft overhang is alot to be unsupported. If I were you I would place wood beams the length of the tank under the tank during transport for extra stability. Easy on the bumps, and stay in the right lane.

 

[CarpCharacin]

Even if it is legal, i would not take the risk. Like SHARK13 said, 3ft is a lot unsupported and if I were you I would not take the risk. You should rent a uhaul trailer. It will be a lot lower risk of anything happening and it will be a LOT safer.