Transporting Propane Tank

[orezok]

I bought 288 gallon propane tank (96" long x 30" dia.) that is about 80% full. I am going to transport to my ranch a distance of about 150 miles including some state highways. Does anyone have any information as to the legality of this, particularly in California. It is a private non-commercial situation. I will be transporting it on my 7,000# equipment trailer and plan to cover it to minimize the visual.

[Diamondpilot]

Me personally would load'r up and Git-R-Done. Yes it is probably against the law but I am the type that will deal with that when the time comes. If the worst thing I ever do is transport propane I guess I am going to ****.

Chris

[orezok]

I got ahold of a commercial officer at CHP and he told me I need a Hazmat permit to move it. A couple of sheets of plywood and a tarp should be a great substitute for a trip through the Mojave Desert. I've never seen a cop out there, but with my luck...

[Iron Horse]

They'll be keeping an eye out for you now .

[orezok]

Originally Posted by Iron Horse

They'll be keeping an eye out for you now .

Can't see the highway from the Donut shop...

[WarrenF]

Sheesh.....why did you call the CHP??? Did you think that they would tell you "Oh NNOOO PROBLEMO" Don't you know, that you can always get forgiven easier than you can get permission?

[tinkertoys]

Cover it up and go. Pile brush all over it. DON'T look scared. All and all it is against the law. It MUST be empty.. I aint gonna tell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[orezok]

Originally Posted by WarrenF

Sheesh.....why did you call the CHP??? Did you think that they would tell you "Oh NNOOO PROBLEMO" Don't you know, that you can always get forgiven easier than you can get permission?

I called on my encrypted CIA cell phone using a random number from Idaho.

Cripes - hope it wasn't yours!

[gemini5362]

I might ask my propane dealer what they would charge to go get it for me. It might be a lot of money but something tells me that the fine for transporting hazardous material without a permit or the proper stickers or the proper safety devices or the correct license might be pretty stiff and involve some time in the states nice hotel facilities with the 24 hour a day security guards

[WarrenF]

Originally Posted by orezok

I called on my encrypted CIA cell phone using a random number from Idaho.

Cripes - hope it wasn't yours!

That was funny!!!