POE Stop Signs.

So, I’m curious. All of you know the “STOP, Proceed when scale is clear” signs when entering the Port of Entry I’m assuming? The Stop sign is clear, the white sign under it reads proceed when clear.

Now, my question, when 4 or 8 or 15 trucks are in line, all rolling between 3-5 mph as we all approach the scale waiting our turn, how many of you actually come to a complete stop, and wait until the trailer in front of you clears the scale? Are you ever far enough back rolling at 3 or 4 mph and just continue to roll and the trailer in front clears and you just roll at 3mph and then roll over the scale?

I was unaware, some don’t even have the stop signs, a Port in Washington stopped like 5 of us and pulled us inside the office because we all rolled through the stop sign. Informed that the stop sign is to be treated as such. No tickets or citations given out, I admit I’ve questioned it, especially in Neveda and it’s always the one Northbound 15 just south of Vegas that has the Stop Sign but also signs saying don’t stop unless directed. I’ve come to a complete stop at that stop sign and I’ve seen other trucks just roll through it at 5mph. I now will always just stop before crossing a port scale. Input?

I always stop and wait for the truck in front to clear. I got a lecture a couple weeks ago via the PA for pulling onto the scale too fast, so now I make sure to approach slowly.

Plus, our camera picks up any stop signs and if you don't stop completely you'll have call safety for a coaching session.

I always stop and wait for the truck in front to clear. I got a lecture a couple weeks ago via the PA for pulling onto the scale too fast, so now I make sure to approach slowly.

Plus, our camera picks up any stop signs and if you don't stop completely you'll have call safety for a coaching session.

Yeah, same here. I’m very paranoid about weigh stations and always stop and follow the instructions completely. Rolling stops are just asking for trouble.

I always stop, no need to give some revenue to the tyranny of the state. Don't let other people drive your truck, meaning ignore pressure behind you to move.

A stop sign is a stop sign regardless of where it is. While in a weigh station, I might make it a 10-15 second stop, the person watching will know that it was a stop. No point in supporting them.

Laura

Ok, thanks everyone for the input. It’s so stupid on my end I always assumed it was safe to just continue proceeding when nobody was in front of me. It’s been nearly 2 years of me doing that, occasionally I would stop and wait for the truck in front of me but usually I was slow enough that the scale was completely clear by the time I hit the line. I don’t know why I overlooked it.

The stop sign IS your direction to stop. Plus, stopping helps the force of the scale. Going too quickly could cause damage. Do u want that bill?