Cops with "idle" time

[in2trux]

(08-20-2016 )Runt Wrote:  NEW JERSEY Statewide

Time limit • 3 minutes • 15 minutes if stopped for more than 3 hours and less than 25 degrees

Fines • $100 for first offense • $200 for second offense • $500 for third offense • $1,500 for subsequent offenses Penalties for commercial vehicle and property owner • $250 for first offense • $500 for second offense • $1000 for subsequent offenses

Exemptions
• Traffic conditions • Mechanical operations • Waiting or being inspected • Performing emergency services • Being repaired or serviced • Use of a sleeper-berth in non-residential areas before April 30, 2010 • Auxiliary power unit/generator set, bunk heaters etc.

Not the first time a local was over zealous. I've had them ask for my log book and try to figure out the recap and inspect the truck. While they do have the authority to issue a ticket for lights and safety issues, they don't have any authority to right tickets for FMCSR unless DOT certified like most county or state police.

The problem comes with fighting the summons, it's easy enough for them to write and this guys got it in for idling trucks, right or wrong.