Driving across public ways

[MikeD74T]

The day will come... hopefully in about 2 to 2-1/2 years... when I will move out of the PRT and into "Live Free or Die" country (New Hampshire).
Dougster

Dougster, The southern 1/3 of NH isn't much better than Taxachusetts because of transplants that bring their attitude & expectations with them. Hope you don't ....... MikeD74T

 

[Dougster]

Dougster, Do you have any information regarding the process of obtaining said "Hoisters LIC" in this wonderful state of taxes and fees? Some day I to will banish myself to the wilds of the northeast kingdom of Vermont and away from the regulations of the mass-***.
regards, Phil C.

Hi Phil - Most information you'd need is right on the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Safety's website. Google "Mass DPS" and it will bring you right to it. If you want more info, send me a private message and I'll give you a call.

Dougster

 

[Dougster]

Dougster, The southern 1/3 of NH isn't much better than Taxachusetts because of transplants that bring their attitude & expectations with them. Hope you don't ....... MikeD74T

Believe me Mike... I hear you loud and clear, am well aware of that unfortunate phenomena... and you have absolutely nothing to worry about with moi. I am decidedly *not* one of those who wishes to spread PRT insanity to the land of "Live Free of Die"! I even consider Rush Limbaugh to be far too liberal.

It's funny but everytime I drive North across the border I feel like a free man again in a free country... kinda like the old days... even if only temporarily. Sounds silly, but it's absolutely true!

Dougster

 

[MadReferee]

I live in the southern part of NH, near Milford. The attitude around here is definately not Mass-like. Unless you get to Amherst . I can't see any of my neighbors when the leaves are on the trees and only part of one when the leaves are gone.

Unfortunately it seems the only ones who vote are the Mass transplants in the larger towns. They want Mass services, schools, etc but still want the NH lifestyle. Unfortunately those of us who like the slow quiet life are paying the price for the transplants.

 

[Dougster]

Unfortunately it seems the only ones who vote are the Mass transplants in the larger towns. They want Mass services, schools, etc but still want the NH lifestyle. Unfortunately those of us who like the slow quiet life are paying the price for the transplants.

I hear you Mad. May sound funny, but I'm as concerned about it as you are. New Hampshire is the last bastion of reason and sanity in the Northeast and it is sad and ironic that those who can no longer afford the results of PRT socialism and unchecked political corruption are forced to move North... and then bring the socialist ideas and spending practices with them! Holy Cow!!!

I was sad to see your most recent election results. Fortunately, you still have a *LONG* way to go before one party rule (and all that means) comes to your fine state.

Dougster

 

[john_bud]

I went to the Mass web page and found information on "hoisting" and it looks like it's for industrial and construction, but the dumb SOB's put the lower limits at 500 pounds lifted, 1/4 yard and 9 ft height. Makes me physically sick just thinking about the intrusive big government mentality exhibited by that document. The person who wrote that should be taken out and horse whipped. What a crock of snickers bars.

I wonder if the law has a loophole for illegal aliens not needing the Hosting lic? I mean, the freaking liberals want to give them breaks on every thing else! No taxes, no drivers lic, no auto insurance, and no enforcement of imigration laws.

I have to go lie down now....

jb

 

[john_bud]

See? Folks think I am making this stuff up or that I have gone paranoid. Folks also thought I was crazy when I wrote that I needed a CDL medical exam certificate and something called a "hoister's license" to legally use my Mahindra tractor on my own property. Entire process took me more than 3 months, $125.00 in various fees, passing a written exam and waiting for the wheels of government to turn before I had the license in hand and could legally drive my own tractor on my own property.

Dougster

Dougster,

This hoister thing is driving me nuts.

I went back to the web site and downloaded the PDF on hosting and found out a few things. Your in violation of section 6 paragraph b!

b) Protection of Operator. Where the operator of an excavating machine may be exposed to the elements or overhead hazards, a suitable equipped cab for protection against such conditions shall be provided.


You better trade in that non-cab model and get one with a cab. And remember that all cabs need a ROPS and FOPS.

 

[jbrumberg]

Dougster:

As to politics I do not see much difference between the two main parties. As to politicians most of them are a bunch of pandering, self-serving individuals who every now and then will do something that will get you to support them. I liken most of them to those practitioners of the oldest profession- and the best one will always gets the most money (i.e. wins). It appears to me that all of them want more government and regulation (i.. money). As to driving on the local roads I really think that western MA is a different state. It may be a function of zoning and/or the fact that I have no neighbors across from my .5 mile of road frontage and that there are only 5 houses on the 1.3 miles between my home and workplace. I do carry two different tractor insurance policies of to cover me. I have to re-explore my notes on my coverages as well as ask one of the "locals". I will get back to you. Jay

 

[Dougster]

I went to the Mass web page and found information on "hoisting" and it looks like it's for industrial and construction, but the dumb SOB's put the lower limits at 500 pounds lifted, 1/4 yard and 9 ft height. Makes me physically sick just thinking about the intrusive big government mentality exhibited by that document. The person who wrote that should be taken out and horse whipped. What a crock of snickers bars. I wonder if the law has a loophole for illegal aliens not needing the Hosting lic? I mean, the freaking liberals want to give them breaks on every thing else! No taxes, no drivers lic, no auto insurance, and no enforcement of imigration laws. I have to go lie down now.... jb

Your analysis is right on. What should have applied only to industrial and construction equipment applies to our compact utility tractors. I'm sure some smart rule maker at DPS figured that the "farm" exemption would be enough to "fix" the problem of what to do about those funny tractor things... and no one ever thought that a non-farmer (by state definition) would ever be so silly as to own one. And if anyone was so silly, punish them with fees and red tape! Clearly, these rules were written before the Yuppie-Kubota revolution and all that has followed. And DPS will quietly admit, if pushed, that up to 3/4 of all compact utility tractor owners in the state ignore the licensing rules.

And yes, illegal aliens need not worry about *any* law in the PRT. Our new governor has essentially announced he will be looking the other way. What illegal alien problem???

Dougster

 

[billfires]

Dougster, do a search on "Certificate of Origin". Ronzonie stated it he had to get a certificate of origin and that it cost him $122.00 to register and $375 for insurance. This was in 2004. Sorry for being computer illiterate on linking posts. Bill C