Originally Posted by Al Pierce:
A few months ago there was a lengthy discussion about Florida DOT requiring applicable "toterhomes" to be registered as trucks rather than RVs. While visiting the East Bay website, I noticed that Florida has a "new" (their words) requirement for haulers exceeding 65 feet to buy a permit for $20. I went on to check the Florida DOT site and they have defined the difference between an RV and a Truck. They even have pictures. A "toterhome" pulling a trailer that no part of rests on the prime mover may be considered an RV. A "toterhome" that has a fifth wheel and part of the trailer sits on the prime mover must be registered as a truck. At least thats a layman's opinion of the rule. Probably won't affect many midwest teams as all the winter racing in FL is winged but I have seen local UMP modifieds at Volusia.
I wonder what the Constitution says about this.......
oh yeah I remember
Article I Section 10
No state shall, without the consent of the Congress, lay any imposts or duties on imports or exports, except what may be absolutely necessary for executing it's inspection laws: and the net produce of all duties and imposts, laid by any state on imports or exports, shall be for the use of the treasury of the United States; and all such laws shall be subject to the revision and control of the Congress.
The Supreme Court has determined this to mean States can not make laws that effect interstate comerse. Race teams comming from out of state to spend money and make money in state sure qualify as comerse.
When can we get canidates that have actually read the Constitution?