Traffic Hazard Caused by Overweight Semis Not Using Third Axle at Riverbar Road and Highway 36 Results in DOT Violations

AI SUMMARY: A traffic hazard was reported at the intersection of Riverbar Road and Highway 36 involving multiple semi-trucks that were overweight and not using their third axle. The trucks were contacted through Mercer Fraiser and were observed to be moving in violation of DOT regulations. The reporting party stated that the trucks were causing damage to the roadway by not utilizing their third axle.

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8:48 a.m.
[1] MULTI SEMI TRUCKS OVERWEIGHT AND NOT USING THIRD AXEL
8:49 a.m.
[3] RP ADV IT IS ALL VEHS THAT ARE CONTACTED THRU MERCER FRAISER
8:56 a.m.
[10] [Appended, 09:08:59] [3] MOVING 1125 - DOT VIOLATIONS
9:01 a.m.
[13] [Appended, 09:08:59] [6] OVERWEIGHT SEMI RP STATES NOT USING THEIR 3RD AXLE - WHICH CAUSES ROADWAY DAMAGE
9:17 a.m.
[18] 1039 125 - ADV WILL ADD TO LIST OF REQ PATROL [Shared]

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