Sgt. Jesse Grabow, Ask A Trooper
Exempt rail crossing?
Question: The other day I came across a railroad crossing sign with the word “EXEMPT” placed on it. What is that all about?
Load extender
Question: Are trailer hitch load extenders legal? Occasionally I haul some lumber that sticks out beyond my tailgate and would like to know if I can use this.
Backing up
Question: What is a safe routine when backing up using the mirrors in conjunction with the vehicle’s backup camera?
Hand held radio
Question: I know there is a lot of discussion on distracted driving. I have a question how does the law apply to amateur radio devices? For example, trained storm spotters sometimes use hand-held and vehicle mobile radios during a weather emergency.
Where to stop
Question: I have a new driver in the house. We were having some discussion on where a person needs to stop when coming to a stop sign and other situations. Can you please write about that? Thanks!