Vehicle Size and weight violation penalties — State comparison

Alabama

Size/weight violations (misdemeanors):

• $100 - $500 fine and possible jail from 30 - 60 days

Weight violation fines (based on pounds over limit):

• 2,000 - 3,000 pounds = $10
• 3,001 - 4,000 pounds = $30
• 4,001 - 5,000 pounds = $60
• 5,001 pounds and over = $100

Officer may require the vehicle to be driven to a scale within a distance of 5 miles to check size/weight.

Alaska

Weight violation fines (based on pounds over limit):

• 1,001 - 2,000 = $100
• 2,001 - 4,000 = $0.07 per pound
• 4,001 - 6,000 = $0.09 per pound
• 6,001 - 10,000 = $0.12 per pound
• 10,001 or more = $0.15 per pound

An officer may require the driver to stop for inspection or for weighing by means of portable scales or at the nearest weigh station.

Arizona

Size violations:

• Civil traffic violation with penalty up to $250.

Weight violation fines (based on pounds over limit):

• 1,001 – 1,250 = $100
• 1,251 – 1,500 = $200
• 1,501 – 2,000 = $300
• 2,001 – 2,500 = $400
• 2,501 – 3,000 = $500
• 3,001 – 3,500 = $840
• 3,501 – 4,000 = $980
• 4,001 – 4,500 = $1120
• 4,501 – 4,750 = $1260
• 4,751 – 5,000 = $1400
• 5,001 and over = $1400 + $100 for each 1,000 pounds

Weight violation (Class 3 misdemeanor) issued if the driver either knowingly fails or refuses to stop and submit the vehicle and load to a weighing, or when directed by an officer to stop the vehicle and reduce the load.

Arkansas

Size and weight violations (misdemeanors):

• First offense = Maximum $100

• 0 - 1,000 = Maximum $20
• 1,000 - 2,000 = $0.01 - $0.03 per pound
• 2,000 - 3,000 = $0.02 - $0.04 per pound
• 3,000 to 4,000 = $0.03 - $0.05 per pound
• 4,000 to 10,000 = $0.04 - $0.06 per pound
• More than 10,000 pounds:
  • First offense = $0.08 - $0.10 per pound
  • If the driver willfully avoids a weigh station, the penalty is doubled.

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California

Fines for weight violations (based on pounds over limit):

• 0 - 1,000 = $20
• 1,001 - 1,500 = $30
• 1,501 - 2,000 = $40
• 2,001 - 2,500 = $55
• 2,501 - 3,000 = $85
• 3,001 - 3,500 = $105
• 3,501 - 4,000 = $125
• 4,001 - 4,500 = $145
• 4,501 - 5,000 = $175
• 5,001 - 6,000 = $0.04 per pound
• 6,001 - 7,000 = $0.06 per pound
• 7,001 - 8,000 = $0.08 per pound
• 8,001 - 10,000 = $0.15 per pound
• 10,001 and over = $0.20 per pound

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Colorado

The following violations are Class B traffic infractions, subject to a fine of $15 - $100:

• Width of vehicle
• Projecting loads on passenger vehicles
• Height and length
• Longer vehicle combinations
• Trailers and towed vehicles
• Wheel and axle loads
• Gross weight of vehicles and loads

• $150 - $300, or
• 10 - 90 days in jail, or
• Both

Wheel, axle, and gross weight violations (based on pounds over limit): A person who violates section 42-4-507 (Wheel and axle loads) or 42-4-508 (Gross weight of vehicles and loads) shall be punished by the following fine plus a surcharge of 16% of the fine:

• 1 - 1,000 = $20
• 1,001 - 3,000 = $25
• 3,001 - 5,000 = $0.03 per pound
• 5,001 - 7,000 = $0.05 per pound
• 7,001 - 10,000 = $0.07 per pound
• 10,001 - 15,000 = $0.10 per pound
• 15,001 - 19,750 = $0.15 per pound
• Over 19,750 = $0.25 per pound C.R.S 42-4-1701(4)(a)(II)(A)

• 42-4-502 = $75, surcharge $24
• 42-4-503 = $15, surcharge $6
• 42-4-504 = $75, surcharge $24
• 42-4-505 = $75, surcharge $24
• 42-4-506 = $15, surcharge $6
• 42-4-509 = $50, surcharge $16. C.R.S. 42-4-1701(4)(a)(I)(F) 978-1-64551-230-3

Size and weight violations: Unless directed by a police officer to drive to a weighing station, it is a traffic infraction to drive or move on any highway a vehicle exceeding the size or weight limitations without a permit.

Connecticut

Height violation (without a special written permit from the Commissioner of Transportation):

• $1,500. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-264.

Exception: A vehicle loaded with loose hay or straw whose height, with its load, exceeds 13 feet 6 inches.

Width and length violations (without a special written permit from the Commissioner of Transportation): $500. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-262(d)

Weight violations (based on pounds over limit):

• < 5% = $3
• 5 - 10% = $5; minimum fine $50
• 10 - 15% = $6; minimum fine $100
• 15 - 20% = $7; minimum fine $200
• 20 - 25% = $10; minimum fine $300
• 25 - 30% = $12; minimum fine $500
• > 30% = $15; minimum fine $1,000. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-267a(f)(2).

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Delaware

Size or weight violations: Any person who violates size or weight requirements of a commercial vehicle will be punished as follows:

• First offense:
  • $100 - $500, or
  • Maximum 30 days in jail, or
  • Both. 21 Del. C. § 4508(a).

Overweight violations (based on pounds over limit):

• First offense:
  • Up to 5,000 = $2.3 per pound
  • Over 5,000 = $5.75 per pound
  • 30 days in jail, or
  • Both a fine and jail time. 21 Del. C. § 4508(b).

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Dist. Of Columbia

Length violations (CDCR 18-2502):

• $250

Width violations (CDCR 18-2500, 18-2501, 18-2511):

• $50

Weight violations (based on pounds over limit):

• Up to 5,000 (CDCR 18-2500.1) = $250
• Over 5,000 (CDCR 18-2500.1) = $100 plus $16 for each 100 pounds over 5,000

CDCR 18-2600 Civil Fines for Motor Vehicle Moving Infractions.

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Florida

Weight violations (based on pounds over limit):

• 200 or less = $10
• 201 or more = $0.05 per pound
• If the gross weight of the vehicle or combination of vehicles does not exceed the maximum allowable gross weight, the maximum fine for the first 600 pounds of unlawful axle weight = $10. Fla. Stat. § 316.545.

Width and height violations:

• $250 per foot of violation

Length violations (based on feet over limit):

• 2 feet or less = $40
• 2-10 feet = $100
• 11 feet or more = $250, plus $250 for every additional foot exceeds 11 feet over the length limit.

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Georgia

Weight violations (based on pounds over limit):

• Total gross weight for the vehicle and load:
  • 93,000 pounds or less = $0.05 per pound
  • 93,001 - 99,999 pounds = $0.10 per pound
  • 100,000 pounds or more = $0.15 per pound
• Total load on any single axle:
  • 25,520 pounds or less = $0.05 per pound
  • 25,521 - 27,449 pounds = $0.10 per pound
  • 27,450 pounds or more = $0.15 per pound
• Total load on any tandem axle without a lift axle:
  • 51,000 pounds or less = $0.05 per pound
  • 51,001 - 54,879 pounds = $0.10 per pound
  • 54,880 pounds or more = $0.15 per pound
• Bridges:
  • 7,500 pounds or less = $0.05 per pound
  • 7,501 - 14,999 pounds = $0.10 per pound
  • 15,000 pounds or more = $0.15 per pound
• Vehicles with permits: For the following vehicles, damages for excess weight shall be assessed at 125% times the rate imposed on offending vehicles operating without a permit:
  • Where a vehicle is authorized to exceed the weight limitations of Code Section 32-6-26 by a permit issued pursuant to Code Section 32-6-28, the term “excess weight” means that weight which exceeds the weight allowed by such permit; and
  • Where a vehicle is authorized to exceed the weight limitations of Code Section 32-6-26 by a permit issued pursuant to Code Section 32-6-28 as a superload permit or superload plus permit, the term “excess weight” means:
    • Any single axle weight which exceeds any single axle weight allowed by such permit; and
    • All weight greater than 150,000 pounds when the gross weight of the vehicle and load exceeds the gross weight allowed by such permit or when any axle spacing is less than that specified by such permit. O.C.G.A. § 32-6-27(a) [Effective until July 1, 2025].

Failure to stop to weigh, measure, or inspect: If the operator of the vehicle refuses to stop by order of a law enforcement officer to weigh, measure, or inspect the vehicle or its load, the operator:

• Is guilty of a misdemeanor and fined up to $200
• Has the right to post a bond up to $400.
• May have their driver’s license or nonresident’s driving privilege suspended for up to 90 days. O.C.G.A. § 32-6-30 [Effective until July 1, 2025].

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Hawaii

Penalties (based on pounds over limit):

• Up to 100 pounds = Minimum $250
• 101 pounds or more = An additional $0.11 per pound
• Fines are applied to each axle and wheel group violation in addition to a gross vehicle weight violation, as applicable.
• Dimension violations (based on feet over limit):
  • Up to 5 feet = $50
  • 6 - 10 feet = $100
  • 11 - 15 feet = $150
  • Over 15 feet = $200. HRS § 291-37 Penalties

• $25 - $1,800. HRS § 291-39 Enforcement.

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Idaho

Size and load violations (Width, height, and length violations Idaho Code § 49-1010):

• $300, or
• Maximum 30 days in jail, or
• Both. Idaho Code § 49-1013(1) and (2).

• 1 - 1,000 = $5
• 1,001 - 2,000 = $15
• 2,001 - 4,000 = $25
• 4,001 - 15,000 = $25, plus $.1341 per pound for each additional pound over 4,000
• 15,001 - 20,000 = $1,500
  • Plus 20 cents per pound for each additional pound over 15,000 pounds
• 20,001 and over = $2,500
  • Plus 30 cents per pound for each additional pound over 20,000 pounds

• $150

Persons convicted of an infraction or misdemeanor for violating two or more of the overweight or oversize/overweight permit provisions at one time will be assessed:

• $10 for each additional misdemeanor conviction, or
• $5 for each additional overweight (49-1001) or oversize/overweight permit (49-1004) infraction committed at the same time. Idaho Code § 49-1013(4)

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Illinois

Stop and weigh violations:

• Refusing or failing to stop and submit to weighing = $500 - $2,000
• Removing or causing the removal of any portion of the load prior to weighing = $500 - $2,000 625 ILCS 5/15-112

Weight violations (Wheel/axle loads and gross weight) (based on pounds over limit):

• 2000 or less = $100
• 2001 - 2500 = $270
• 2501 - 3000 = $330
• 3001 - 3500 = $520
• 3501 - 4000 = $600
• 4001 - 4500 = $850
• 4501 - 5000 = $950
• 5001 or more = $1500 for the first 5000 pounds overweight and $150 for each additional increment of 500 pounds overweight
• Four or more convictions within 12 months = $5,000 per conviction

• First or second conviction = $50 - $500

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Indiana

Infraction Penalty Range:

• Class C infraction fine:
  • $1 - $500,
  • Suspend vehicle registration for 1 - 90 days,
  • Recommend license suspension (offense committed knowingly)
• Class B infraction fine:
  • $1 - $1,000,
  • Suspend vehicle registration for 1 – 90 days,
  • Recommend license suspension (offense committed knowingly)
• Class A infraction fine:
  • $1 - $10,000,
  • Suspend vehicle registration for 1 – 90 days,
  • Recommend license suspension (offense committed knowingly).

Oversize vehicles fine (based on pounds over limit) = $189

• 0 - 1999 pounds = $0.02 per pound + court costs
• 2000 - 2999 = $0.04 per pound + court costs
• 3000 - 3999 = $0.06 per pound + court costs
• 4000 - 4999 = $0.08 per pound + court costs
• 5000 and over = $0.10 per pound + court costs

• A Class C infraction is all size and weight violations under IC 9-20, except:
  • IC 9-20-4 (general weight requirements),
  • IC 9-20-5 (Heavy and extra heavy-duty highways),
  • IC 9-20-11 (garbage trucks), or
  • IC 9-20-7-1 (vehicle weight greater than the maximum load of a bridge).

• A Class B infraction = Violation of a weight limitation in IC 9-20-4, IC 9-20-5, IC 9-20-11, or IC 9-20-7-1 if the total of all excesses of weight is between 5,000 and 10,000 pounds.
• A Class A infraction = Violation of a weight limitation in IC 9-20-4, IC 9-20-5, IC 9-20-11, or IC 9-20-7-1 if the total of all excesses of weight is more than 10,000 pounds. IC § 9-20-18-12(b).

Iowa

Vehicle height, width, length and load violations =

• $260. Iowa Code § 805.8A 12. c.

Gross weight violation fines (based on pounds over limit): •

• 1,000 or less = $12
• 6,001 - 7,000 = $850
• 10,001 - 11,000 = $650
• 15,001 - 16,000 = $1,800
• 20,000 or more = $2,200, plus $0.10 cents per pound over 20,000 pounds. Iowa Code § 321.463 11. a

Gross weight violations for vehicles/combinations =

• 1/2 the fine rate for axle, tandem axle, and groups of axles weight violations. Iowa Code § 321.463 11. b

Kansas

Vehicle size violations (except K.S.A. 8-1908 and K.S.A. 8-1909) =

• $500 or less K.S.A. § 8-1901(b)

Overweight violations of:

• K.S.A. § 8-1908 (Exceeding gross weight on any axle or tandem, triple or quad axles) and K.S.A. § 8-1909 (Exceeding gross weight of vehicle and combination):
  • Up to 1,000 = $40
  • 1,001 - 2,000 = $0.03 per pound
  • 2,001 - 5,000 = $0.05 per pound
  • 5,001 - 7,500 = $0.07 per pound
  • 7,501 and over = $0.10 per pound

These overweight fines are doubled if the driver is simultaneously convicted of:

• Any traffic violation (K.S.A. § 8-2118(e)), or
• Speeding in a school zone (K.S.A. § 8-2118(g)).

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Kentucky

Size and weight penalties (based on pounds over limit):

• 5,000 or less = $0.02 per pound
• 5,001 or more = $0.02 per pound (total must be between $100 - $500) KRS § 189.990(2)(a)(1).

Posted bridge overweight penalties: For state-maintained bridges over 75 years old:

• First offense = $500
• If no warning sign is posted, the fines in KRS § 189.990(2)(a)(1) apply. KRS § 189.990(2)(a)(2).

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Louisiana

Vehicle size violations: $100 for each violation. La. R.S. § 32:388 A(1).

Failure to stop and weigh penalty (based on pounds over limit):

• GVWR 26,000 or less = $100
• GVWR 26,000 or more = $500 La. R.S. § 32:388 A(3)(b).

Overweight fines (based on pounds over limit):

• 1 - 999 = $10 minimum
• 1000 – 1999 = $0.01 per pound
• 2000 - 2999 = $0.02 per pound
• 3000 - 3999 = $0.03 per pound
• 4000 - 4999 = $0.04 per pound
• 5000 - 5999 = $0.05 per pound
• 6000 - 6999 = $0.06 per pound
• 7000 - 7999 = $0.07 per pound
• 8000 - 8999 = $0.08 per pound
• 9000 - 9999 = $0.09 per pound
• 10,000 - 10,999 = $0.10 per pound
• 11000 and over = $0.11 per pound La. R.S. 32:388 B(1)(a).

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Maine

Vehicle dimension violations:

• $25 - $1,000 for each offense 29-A M.R.S. § 2388 Violations; bond; appeals

Height and width restrictions:

• $100 - $1,000, except the minimum fine for a violation of a posted bridge height is $250. 29-A M.R.S. § 2380 Height and width restrictions

Bridge loads:

• $20 for each full 1,000 pounds of excess weight, plus $30 per each full 10% over the posted limit

Operation of a vehicle exceeding registered weight:

• $25. 29-A M.R.S. § 2356 Operation of a vehicle exceeding registered weight

Aggravated gross weight violations (exceeding the maximum weight by 20% or more): Fine established in section 2360, subsection 3. 29-A M.R.S. § 2361-A Aggravated gross weight violations

Excess vehicle weight: When both gross and axle weight limits are exceeded, the penalty imposed must be for the violation that results in the higher fine except that, for a violation of interstate highway weight limits, 29-A M.R.S. 2355, a minimum fine must also be imposed for any other applicable violation of section 2355. 29-A M.R.S. § 2360 Excess vehicle weight

Except for 6-axle limits, as provided in 29-A M.R.S. 2354, subsection 2, the fine must be based on the amount of gross vehicle weight or axle weight in excess of the limits prescribed in sections 29-A M.R.S. 2352 to 2355, 2357 or 2365, as appropriate. 29-A M.R.S. § 2360 Excess vehicle weight This schedule is cumulative:

• 1 - 10% = $10 per each %
• 11 - 20% = $100 + $65 for each % over 10%
• 21 - 30% = $750 + $75 for each % over 20%
• 31 - 40% = $1500 + $105 for each % over 30%
• 41 - 50% = $2550 + $140 for each % over 40%
• More than 50% = $3950 + $180 for each % over 50%
  29-A M.R.S. § 2360 Excess vehicle weight

Minor gross weight violations: The fine is waived and a Violation Summons and Complaint is not issued if the allowable gross vehicle weight is exceeded by less than 500 pounds multiplied by the number of axles less one. If the allowable gross weight is exceeded by more than 500 but less than 1,000 pounds multiplied by the number of axles less one, the fine is reduced by 50%. 29-A M.R.S. § 2360 Excess vehicle weight

Minor axle weight violations: The fine is waived and a Violation Summons and Complaint is not issued if the allowable weight on an axle or group of axles is exceeded by less than 1,000 pounds. If the excess is less than 1,000 pounds plus 500 pounds multiplied by the number of axles in the axle group, the fine is reduced by 66%. If the excess is less than 1,000 pounds plus 1,000 pounds multiplied by the number of axles in the axle group, the fine is reduced by 50%. 29-A M.R.S. § 2360 Excess vehicle weight

Axle overweight not exceeding 5%: The fine is waived and a Violation Summons and Complaint is not issued if, before any redistribution of load, the gross vehicle weight is not exceeded and the weight of a single-axle unit, tandem-axle unit or tri-axle unit is not more than 105% of the allowable weight for that axle unit. 29-A M.R.S. § 2360 Excess vehicle weight

Redistribution of load: When an officer determines that a vehicle within the gross vehicle weight limit violates an axle weight limit, the officer must permit the operator to redistribute the load once before proceeding. If redistribution brings the vehicle into compliance with axle limits, then the fine is reduced as follows:

• If multiple waivers or reductions of fines apply, the smallest fine applies. Reductions may not be combined.
• For a vehicle using the Interstate Highway System, the minimum fine for a gross vehicle weight or axle weight violation is $60, which may not be waived, and cost of court. For a vehicle on all other highways, the minimum fine for a gross vehicle weight or axle weight violation is $30.
  29-A M.R.S. § 2360 Excess vehicle weight

Weight tolerance fines for certain vehicles:

• 6-axle combination vehicle registered for 100,000 pounds = Fine schedule in section 2354.
• 6-axle combination vehicle registered for less than 100,000 pounds, the fine base for gross vehicle weight is 90,000 pounds and the fine schedule in section 2360 applies. For all other vehicles operating under the gross vehicle weight tolerances in subsection 2, except as provided in subsection 9, and for all vehicles operating under the axle unit weight tolerances in subsection 2, the fine base is the appropriate limit in section 2353 and the fine schedule in section 2360 applies.

This section does not apply to vehicles operated on the Interstate Highway System.

For a 6-axle tractor-semitrailer vehicle registered for 100,000 pounds gross weight hauling special commodities with a tandem axle weight for which a Violation Summons and Complaint may be issued, the tandem axle weight fine provided by section 2360 must be based on the difference between the tandem axle weight and 41,000 pounds. 29-A M.R.S. § 2357 Weight tolerance for certain vehicles

Maryland

Size violations (height, width, and length):

• Up to $500 Md. Transportation Code Ann. § 27-101

Weight violations:

• 1,000 or less = $0.01 per pound
• 1,001 - 5,000 = $0.05 per pound
• 5,001 - 10,000 = $0.12 per pound
• 10,001 - 20,000 = $0.20 per pound
• 2,001 or more = $0.40 per pound. Md. Transportation Code Ann. § 24-401(c).

• 1,000 or less = $0.01 per pound
• 1,001 - 2,000 = $0.05 per pound
• 2,001 - 5,000 = $0.10 per pound
• 5,001 - 10,000 = $0.24 per pound
• 10,001 - 20,000 = $0.40 per pound
• 20,001 or more = $0.80 per pound. Md. Transportation Code Ann. § 24-401(d).

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Massachusetts

Dimension and weight violation fines:

• First offense: $35 plus $5 safety surcharge

Overweight fines:

• Per 1,000 pounds or fraction overweight up to 10,000 pounds = $40
• 1,000 pounds or fraction overweight over 10,000 pounds = $80. ALM GL ch. 90, § 20

A violation of ALM GL ch. 90 § 19 (i.e., Dimension and weight restrictions for motor vehicles, trucks, and trailers) = Up to $100.

Irreducible loads (where the weight couldn’t be determined before applying for the permit) = $10 per 1,000 pounds of excess weight ALM GL ch. 90, § 20

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Michigan

Overweight penalties:

• 1,001 - 2,000 = $0.03 per pound
• 2,001 - 3,000 = $0.06 per pound
• 3,001 - 4,000 $0.09 per pound
• 4,001 - 5,000 = $0.12 per pound
• 5,001 - 6,000 = $0.15 per pound
• 10,001 pounds or more = $0.20 per pound MCLS § 257.724(3)

If a court determines that the motor vehicle or the combination of vehicles:

• Was operated unlawfully by a proper distribution of the load upon all the axles, the court must impose a fine according to the schedule provided for in MCLS § 257.724(3) above. MCLS § 257.724(4)(a).
• Has 1-3 axles of the vehicle with an excess weight of more than 1,001 - 3,999 pounds = $200 per axle. MCLS § 257.724(4)(b).
• Has 1 or more axles with an excess weight of up to 1,000 pounds = $200 per axle. MCLS § 257.724(4)(c).
• Has 1-3 axles with an excess weight of more than 1,000 pounds, the court must impose a fine for the violation according to the schedule provided in MCLS § 257.724(3).
• Has 1-3 axles with an excess weight of 4,000 - 8,000 pounds = $400 per axle. MCLS § 257.724(4)(d).
• Has 1 or more axles with an excess weight of 8,000 pounds, the court must impose a fine for the violation according to the schedule provided in MCLS § 257.724(3). MCLS § 257.724(4)(e).

A driver/operator who fails to stop for a weighing when ordered may be:

• Maximum 90 days in jail,
• Maximum $100, or
• Both. MCLS § 257.724(7)

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Minnesota

Size and weight penalty for a misdemeanor:

• Maximum 90 days in jail,
• Maximum $1,000, or
• Both. Minn. Stat. § 609.02 Definitions. Subd. 3.

Civil liability: A vehicle shipping goods in a single truck or a combination vehicle over the weight limit will be fined.

• Less than 1,000 pounds = $0.01 per pound over;
• 1,001 - 3,000 pounds = $10 plus 5 cents per pound over 1,000 pounds;
• 3,001 - 5,000 pounds = $110 plus 10 cents per pound over 3,000 pounds;
• 5,001 - 7,000 pounds = $310 plus 15 cents per pound over 5,000 pounds;
• Over 7,001 pounds = $610 plus 20 cents per pound over 7,000 pounds.
  Minn. Stat. § 169.871 Subd. 1. (a).

Anyone found guilty of a violation of a weight limit who knowingly attempts to avoid weighing = The penalty twice the amount above. Minn. Stat. § 169.871 Subd. 1. (b).

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Mississippi

Size and weight penalty:

• First conviction =
  • Maximum $100, or
  • 10 days in jail

Failure to stop and weigh penalties:

• Up to $1,000,
• Up to 30 days in the county jail, or
• Both.

If operating at a gross weight over the legal limit, there is an additional penalty or assessment as provided by law. Miss. Code Ann. § 63-5-49(4).

Weight violation penalties:

• 1 - 999 = $10 minimum
• 1,000 - 1,999 = $0.01 per pound
• 2,000 - 2,999 = $0.02 per pound
• 3,000 - 3,999 = $0.03 per pound
• Etc. thru 10,000
• 10,000 - 10,999 = $0.10 per pound
• 11,000 or more = $0.11 per pound. Miss. Code Ann. § 27-19-89 (c)

Axle overweight penalty 1/2 the gross weight penalty: 1/2 the penalty for operation over the limit. Miss. Code Ann. § 27-19-89 (c)

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Missouri

Size and weight penalties (if no specific penalty listed):

• $5 - $500,
• 12 months year in jail, or
• Both. § 304.570 R.S.Mo.

Size and weight penalties:

• Minimum $5,
• Maximum 12 months in jail, or
• Both.

When the load limits defined in sections 304.180 to 304.220 are violated (based on pounds over limit):

• Up to 500 = $0.02 per pound
• 501 - 1,000 = $0.05 per pound
• 1,000 and over = $.010 cents per pound

Log hauling fines (based on pounds over limit):

• 1 - 4,999 = $0.10 per pound
• 5,000 - 9,999 = $0.20 per pound
• 10,000 = $0.50 per pound § 304.240 R.S.Mo.

Failure to stop at a weigh station: All commercial motor vehicles must stop at an official weigh station, except vehicles with a gross weight of up to 18,000 pounds unless directed by an officer or inspector.

Violation of reduced weight limits on county roads and bridges:

• $750 fine,
• 15 days in jail, or
• Both.

The driver is responsible for any damage to the road or bridge. § 304.220 R.S.Mo.

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Montana

Overweight penalties:

• $300,
• 60 days in jail, or
• Both. 61-10-232, MCA

Vehicle size (height, width, and length) and weight violations: Those violating vehicle size (height, width, and length) and maximum gross weight provisions are fined:

• $30 - $100

Excess weight upon a wheel, axle, or group of axles (based on excess weight):

• 2,000 pounds or less = $30
• 2,001 - 4,000 pounds = $75
• 4,001 - 6,000 pounds = $125
• 6,001 - 8,000 pounds = $175
• 8,001 - 10,000 pounds = $250
• 10,001 -12,000 pounds = $275
• 12,001 - 14,000 pounds = $300
• 14,001 - 16,000 pounds = $400
• 16,001 - 18,000 pounds = $500
• 18,001 - 20,000 pounds = $ 600
• 20,001 - 25,000 pounds = $ 1,000
• 25,001 pounds or more = $2,000 . 61-10-145, MCA

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Nebraska

Size violations:

• Maximum fine $500, or
• 3 months in jail, or
• Both. R.R.S. Neb. § 28-106

Extra-long combination vehicle permit violation:

• Maximum $500. R.R.S. Neb. § 28-106

Weight violations: Any person operating any motor vehicle, semitrailer, or trailer, when the weight of the vehicle and load is in violation of the provisions of section 60-6,294 and the vehicle and load do not qualify for the exceptions permitted by section 60-6,301, will be guilty of a traffic infraction and must, upon conviction thereof, be fined as follows.

Carrying a gross load:

• 5% or less over the maximum = $25
• 6 - 10% over the maximum = $100
• 11 - 15% over the maximum = $200
• 16 - 20% over the maximum = $350
• 21 - 25% over the maximum = $600
• More than 25% over the maximum = 1,000

Carrying a load on a single axle or group of axles:

• 5% or less over the maximum = $25
• 6 - 10% over the maximum = $75
• 11 - 15% over the maximum = $150
• 16 - 20% over the maximum = $350
• 21 - 25% over the maximum = $500
• 26 - 30% over the maximum = $750
• 31 - 35% over the maximum = $950
• 36 - 40% over the maximum = $1,150
• 41 - 45% over the maximum = $1,550
• 46 - 50% over the maximum = $2,000
• More than 50% over the maximum = $2,500 R.R.S. Neb. § 60-6,296

Refusal to stop and weigh violation:

• Maximum $500, or
• 3 months in jail, or
• Both. R.R.S. Neb. § 60-6,303

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Nevada

Length violation: Maximum $500 per violation unless a greater civil penalty is authorized by specific statute. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 484A.7043.

Failure or refusal to stop for weighing:

• Maximum $1,000, or
• Maximum 6 months jail time, or
• Both.

Civil penalty for weight violations (based on pounds over limit):

• 1 - 1500 = $10
• 1501 - 2500 = $0.01 per pound
• 2501 - 5000 = $0.02 per pound
• 5001 - 7500 = $0.04 per pound
• 7501 - 10,000 = $0.06 per pound
• 10,001 and over = $0.08 per pound Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 484D.680.

Weight violations on restricted highways between February 1 and May 1:

• A civil penalty double the amount specified above. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 484D.680.

• Maximum $500. Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 484D.745.

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New Hampshire

Size violation fines:

• First offense = Maximum $100
• Following offense within one year = Maximum $250 RSA 266:16.

Weighing of vehicles: Every vehicle must stop and submit to a weighing when requested by any law enforcement officer. If scales are not available on site, the driver must drive to nearest scales within 10 miles. RSA 266:17.

Penalty for exceeding registered weight: Any vehicle that exceeds its registered weight by more than 20 percent is guilty of a violation. RSA 266:26.

Overweight fines:

• First offense = $100 plus penalty assessment

Overweight penalty assessment (based on pounds over limit):

• First offense = $100 or $0.02 per pound, whichever is greater
• 15,000 - 30,000 pounds = $0.03 per pound
• More than 30,000 pounds = $0.04 per pound RSA 266:25 II.

Interstate and defense highway weight violations:

• Fines listed in RSA 266.25 I. RSA 266.25 III.

Bridge weight violations:

• $200 plus penalty assessment. RSA 266.25 IV.

Excluded bridge violations:

• $400 plus penalty assessment. RSA 266.25 V.

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New Jersey

Gross weight fines and penalties for out-of-state registered vehicles: '

• $500 plus an amount equal to
• An additional $100 for all excess weight up to 1,000 pounds. N.J. Stat. § 39:3-20.3.

Failure to stop for weighing:

• Maximum $200. N.J. Stat. § 39:3-84.3h.

Size (height, width, or length) violations:

• $150 - $500. N.J. Stat. § 39:3-84.3i.

Gross weight violations (based on pounds over limit):

• 10,000 pounds or less = $0.02 per pound
• 10,000 pounds or more = $0.03 per pound (Minimum $50.00)

Any vehicle or combination of vehicles carrying a sealed ocean container is be liable for a violation of the weight limitations as provided at subsection b. of R.S. 39:3-84 relative to maximum gross axle weights. N.J. Stat. § 39:3-84.3j.

Two or more weight violations:

• Only fined for the violation involving the greater or greatest excess weight. N.J. Stat. § 39:3-84.3k.

Designated routes for combination vehicles of a certain dimension (i.e., height, width, and length):

• First offense = Maximum $400

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New Mexico

Size or weight violations without a permit:

• First offense = $50 N.M. Stat. Ann. § 66-8-116.

Additional fines for overweight loads (based on pounds over limit):

• 1,000 - 3,000 = $50
• 3,001 - 4,000 = $80
• 4,001 - 5,000 = $150
• 5,001 - 6,000 = $250
• 6,001 - 7,000 = $400
• 7,001 - 8,000 = $550
• 8,001 - 9,000 = $700
• 9,001 - 10,000 = $850
• Over 10,000 = $1,000 N.M. Stat. Ann. § 66-8-116.1

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New York

Weight limit violations (based on pounds over limit):

• 0 - 2,000 = $50
• 2,001 - 3,000 = $75
• 3,001 - 4,000 = $100
• 4,001 - 5,000 = $200
• 5,001 - 6,000 = $300
• 6,001 - 7,000 = $400
• 7,001 - 8,000 = $500
• 8,001 - 9,000 = $600
• 9,001 - 10,000 = $700
• 10,001 - 15,000 = $1200
• 15,001 - 20,000 = $1700
• 20,001 - 25,000 = $2200
• 25,001 - 30,000 = $2700
• 30,001 - 35,000 = $3200
• 35,001 - 40,000 = $3700
• 40,001 - 45,000 = $4200
• 45,001 - 50,000 or more = $4700 NY CLS Veh & Tr § 385(19)(c).

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North Carolina

Size and weight violations: Maximum $100. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-176(a) and (b).

Overweight on posted highways:

• Maximum $1,000, or
• 30 days to 6 months in jail, or
• Both. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-3(a)(2) and N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1340.23(b).

Failure to permit weighing or remove overload:

• Maximum = $1,000, or
• 30 days - 6 months in jail, or
• Both. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-3(a)(2) and N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1340.23(b).

Weight penalties: (based on pounds over limit):

• 1 - 1,000 = $0.04 per pound
• 1,000 - 2,000 = $0.06 per pound
• Each additional pound = $0.10 per pound These penalties apply separately to each weight limit violated. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-118(e)(1).

The penalty for a violation of the single-axle or tandem-axle weight limits by a vehicle that is transporting on a light traffic designated road (20-118 (c)(5)) =

• One-half of the amount under 20-118(e)(1). N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-118(e)(2).

An axle-group weight of a vehicle that exceeds the weight limit set in §20-118 (b)(3) plus any tolerance allowed in § 20-118(h) or axle-group weights or gross weights authorized by special permit under G.S. 20-119(a):

• 1 - 2,000 = $0.02 per pound
• 3,000 - 5,000 = $0.04 per pound
• 5,000 or more = $0.10 per pound

Tolerance pounds more than the limit set in 20-118(b)(3):

• Maximum $10,000 N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-118(e)(3)

The penalty for a violation of an axle-group weight limit by a vehicle transporting an item listed in 20-118(c)(5):

• One-half of the amount under 20-118(3). N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-118(e)(4).

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North Dakota

Penalties for violation of size, width, height, and weight restrictions:

• Permit violations: $100
• Non-permit violations: $20 (if a specific penalty is not provided) N.D. Cent. Code, § 39-12-08.

Refusal to stop and weigh (misdemeanor violation):

• Maximum $1,500, or
• 30 days in jail, or
• Both. N.D. Cent. Code, § 12.1-32-01.

Overweight charges (based on pounds over limit):

• 1 - 1,000 = $20 per pound
• 1,001 - 2,000 = $40 per pound
• 2,001 - 3,000 = $60 per pound
• 3,001 - 4,000 = $140 per pound
• 4,001 - 5,000 = $220 per pound
• 5,001 - 6,000 = $305 per pound
• 6,001 - 7,000 = $380 per pound
• 7,001 - 8,000 = $495 per pound
• 8,001 - 9,000 = $575 per pound
• 9,001 - 10,000 = $655 per pound
• 10,001 - 11,000 = $1,100 per pound
• 11,001 - 12,000 = $1,200 per pound
• 12,001 - 13,000 = $1,300 per pound
• 13,001 - 14,000 = $1,680 per pound
• 14,001 - 15,000 = $1,800 per pound
• 15,001 - 16,000 = $1,920 per pound
• 16,001 - 17,000 = $2,550 per pound
• 17,001 - 18,000 = $2,700 per pound
• 18,001 - 19,000 = $2,850 per pound
• 19,001 - 20,000 = $3,000 per pound
• 20,001 - 21,000 = $4,200 per pound
• 21,001 - 22,000 = $4,400 per pound
• 22,001 - 23,000 = $4,600 per pound
• 23,001 - 24,000 = $4,800 per pound
• 24,001 - 25,000 = $5,000 per pound
• 25,001 - 26,000 = $5,200 per pound
• 26,001 - 27,000 = $5,400 per pound
• 27,001 - 28,000 = $5,600 per pound
• 28,001 - 29,000 = $5,800 per pound
• 29,001 - 30,000 = $6,000 per pound
• An additional charge of $200 for every 1,000-pound over 30,000 pounds consistent with the above formula. N.D. Cent. Code, § 39-12-17.

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Ohio

Weight provision violations on highways under section 5577.04 of the Revised Code (based on pounds over limit):

• 1 - 2,000 = $80
• 2,001 - 5,000 = $100 and $1 per 100 pounds of overload
• 5,001 - 10,000 = $130 and $2 per 100 pounds of overload, and/or 30 days in jail;
• 10,000 or more = $160, and $3 per 100 pounds of overload, and/or 30 days in jail.

Gross load limit violations:

• Minimum $100

Vehicle weight limits on bridges (based on overload pounds over limit):

• 2,000, or fraction thereof = $80
• 2,001 - 5,000 = $100, and $1 per 100 pounds
• 5,001 - 10,000 =
  • $130, and $2 per 100 pounds of overload, or
  • Maximum 30 days in jail, or
  • Both;
• 10,000 pounds or more =
  • $160, and $3 per 100 pounds of overload, or
  • Maximum 30 days in jail, or
  • Both. ORC Ann. 5577.99(B).

Violations of weight provisions in sections 5577.01 to 5577.09 of the Revised Code:

• First offense =
  • Maximum $150, or
  • Maximum 30 hours community service. ORC Ann. 2901.02(G)(2));

Bill of lading with fraudulent weight:

• Maximum $5,000, or
• 30 days - 6 months in jail, or
• Both. ORC Ann. 5577.99(D).

Transport vehicle without wheel protectors:

• Maximum $25. ORC Ann. 5577.99(E).

Gross load limit violations: No penalty is imposed on any vehicle combination if the overload on any axle is under 1,000 pounds, and if the immediately preceding or following axle (except the front axle of the vehicle combination) is underloaded by the same or a greater amount. Two axles on one vehicle less than 8 feet apart will be considered one axle. ORC Ann. 5577.99(A).

Oklahoma

Penalties for vehicle size (height, width, and length) and weight violations:

• First conviction:
  • $5 - $500, or
  • Maximum 10 days in jail, or
  • Both.

Violation special permit weight limits (based on pounds over limit): $100 plus the following schedule:

• 0 - 2,000 = $208.90
• 2,001 - 3,000 = $258.90
• 3,001 - 4,000 = $308.90
• 4,001 - 5,000 = $358.90
• 5,001 - 6,000 = $408.90
• 6,001 - 7,000 = $458.90
• 7,001 - 8,000 = $508.90
• 8,001 - 9,000 = $558.90
• 9,001 - 10,000 = $608.90
• Over 10,001 = $628.90

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Oregon

Weight limit violations (based on pounds over limit):

• 1,000 or less = $100
• 1,001 - 2,000 = $150
• 2,001 - 3,000 = $200
• 3,001 - 5,000 = $300
• 5,001 - 7,500 = $0.15 per pound
• 7,501 - 10,000 = $0.16 per pound
• 10,001 - 12,500 = $0.20 per pound
• 12,501 and over = $0.24 per pound ORS § 818.430.

Posted weight limits (based on pounds over limit):

• 100 - 5,000 = $200 plus $0.15 per pound
• 5,001 - 10,000 = $350 plus $0.20 per pound
• 10,001 or more = $500 plus $0.30 per pound. ORS § 818.430.

• Class A violation = $225 - $2,000
• Class B violation = $135 - $1,000
• Class C violation = $85 - $500
• Class D violation = $65 - $250
• Class E violation = $45 - $100 ORS § 153.021.

Size limit violations: Violations of vehicle size limits (height or width) are subject to penalty under the schedule of penalties in ORS 818.420. ORS § 818.060.

Size limit violations (height, width, or length):

• First conviction = Class D traffic violation.

Any weight or size violation not listed above = Class D traffic violation. ORS 818.420.

Pennsylvania

General penalty for size and weight violations:

• $300 per violation. 75 Pa.C.S. § 4907(a).

Penalty for violation of permits:

• $500 per violation. 75 Pa.C.S. § 4907(b), (c).

Penalty for operation with an expired, void, invalidated oversize or overweight permit:

• $1,000 per violation. 75 Pa.C.S. § 4907(d).

Vehicle height penalty (13 feet 6 inches without a permit):

• $500. 75 Pa.C.S. § 4922(d).

Maximum or registered gross weight violations:

• $75 plus $75 for each 500 pounds over 3,000 pounds above the maximum. 75 Pa.C.S. § 4945(a)(1).

Axle weight violation:

• $100 plus $100 for each 500 pounds over 2,000 pounds above the maximum allowed axle weight. 75 Pa.C.S. § 4945(b).

Wheel weight violation:

• $100 plus $100 for each 200 pounds over pounds above the maximum allowed wheel weight. 75 Pa.C.S. § 4945(c).

Fines based on pounds over limit:

• 0 - 1,000 = $162
• 1,001 - 1,500 = $203
• 1,501 - 2,000 = $244
• 2,001 - 2,500 = $320
• 2,501 - 3,000 = $443
• 3,001 - 3,500 = $525
• 3,501 - 4,000 = $607
• 4,001 - 4,500 = $689
• 4,501 - 5,000 = $807
• 5,001 - 6,000 = $0.04 + surcharge + added penalties
• 6,001 - 7,000 = $0.06 + surcharge + added penalties
• 7,001 - 8,000 = $0.08 + surcharge + added penalties
• 8,001 – 10,000 = $0.15 + surcharge + added penalties
• 10,001 and over = $0.20 + surcharge + added penalties

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Rhode Island

Penalties for gross overweight vehicles (based on pounds over limit):

• Less than 10,000 = $85 per thousand pounds
• More than 10,000 = $125 per 500 pounds
• More than 104,800 = $1,025 in addition to the penalties above
• More than 130,000 = $2,500 in addition to the penalties above. R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-25-16.

Weight violations on posted bridges (based on pounds over limit):

• Less than 10,000 = $85 per thousand pounds
• More than 10,000 = $125 per 500 pounds
• More than 104,800 = $1,025 in addition to the penalties above.
• More than 130,000 pounds = $2,500 in addition to the penalties above. R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-25-16.

Axle weight violation penalties (based on pounds over limit):

• Tandem-axle vehicles = $125 per 100 pounds (or portion of it).
• 22,400-pound single axle limits = $125 per 100 pounds (or portion of it). R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-25-14(d).

Penalties for refusal to weigh or remove excess load:

• $100 - $250. R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-25-20.

Width penalties:

• $100 per inch over width (or portion of it). R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-25-3(b).

Height penalties:

• $500 per inch over height (or portion of it). R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-25-4(b).

Length penalties:

• $200 per foot over length (or portion of it). R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-25-5(b).

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South Carolina

Axle overweight penalties (based on pounds over limit):

• $0.05 per pound or
• 30 days in jail, or
• Both.

Gross overweight penalties (based on pounds over limit):

• 500 - 3,500 = $0.04 per pound
• 3,501 - 6000 = $0.06 per pound
• 6,001 and over = $0.10 per pound over weight limit. S.C. Code Ann. § 56-5-4160(C).

Misdemeanor fines:

• Maximum $100, or
• Maximum 30 days in jail. S.C. Code Ann. § 56-5-6190.

If a vehicle does not exceed the gross weight limits, and the axle weight limits are not exceeded by more than 5% including enforcement tolerances = 50% reduction (Minimum $25). S.C. Code Ann. § 56-5-4160(B).

South Dakota

Size (height, width, and length) violations:

• $200, and/or
• 30 days in jail.

• $200, or
• 30 days in jail, or
• Both. S.D. Codified Laws § 32-22-16.

In addition, a civil penalty in the following amount is charged (based on pounds over limit):

• 1,000 - 3,000 = $0.05 per pound
• 3,001 - 4,000 = $0.15 per pound
• 4,001 - 5,000 = $0.22.5 per pound
• 5,001 - 10,000 = $0.37.5 per pound
• Over 10,000 = $0.75 per pound

Width violations (time of day limitations): It is a Class 2 misdemeanor to operate or move on any state highway with a load that exceeds the width limitations prescribed by 32-22-3 between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise on the following day. S.D. Codified Laws § 32-22-2 and S.D. Codified Laws § 32-22-3.

Length violations: Class 2 misdemeanor. S.D. Codified Laws § 32-22-5 and S.D. Codified Laws § 32-22-8.1.

Height violations: Class 2 misdemeanor. S.D. Codified Laws § 32-22-14.

Tennessee

Weight violation penalty:

• Maximum $50, or
• Maximum 30 days in jail, or
• Both. Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-7-101 and Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-7-104.

Penalty for failure to reduce load before moving the vehicle:

• Maximum $50, or
• Maximum 30 days in jail, or
• Both. Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-7-101 and Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-7-104.

Size and weight violations:

• Maximum $50, or
• Maximum 30 days in jail, or
• Both. Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-7-101 and Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-7-104.

Freight vehicle gross weight violation:

• 80,001 pounds or more = $25 Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-7-206(d)(1).

Towed vehicle length limitation violation (52-foot):

• $1,000. Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-7-206(f).

Excessive width or height:

• $50 - $100. Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-7-206(g).

Fines for overweight loads:

• For the first 3% over = $25 + $0.03 per pound
• For the remainder = $25 + $0.05 per pound

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Texas

Registration receipt for certain heavy vehicles:

• Maximum $200. Tex. Transp. Code § 621.501.

Height violations for clearance of bridge, underpass, or similar structure:

• Maximum $500,
• 30 days in jail, or
• Both. Tex. Transp. Code § 621.504.

• $100 - $250
• Single or tandem axle weight violations (based on pounds over limit):
  • Less than 2,500 = $100 - $500
  • 2,500 - 5,000 = $500 - $1,000
  • Over 5,000 = $1,000 to $2,500
• Gross weight violations (based on pounds over limit):
  • Less than 2,500 = $100 - $500
  • 2,500 - 5,000 = $500 - $1,000
  • 5,001 - 10,000 = $1,000 - $2,500
  • 10,001 - 20,000 = $2,500 - $5,000
  • 20,001 - 40,000 = $5,000 - $7,000
  • More than 40,000 = $7,000 - $10,000. Tex. Transp. Code § 621.506(a)-(b).

Failure to hold available permit:

• $500 - $1,000 in addition to the fines imposed above. Tex. Transp. Code § 621.506(b-2).

Dismantlable load:

• $500 - $1,000 in addition to the fine imposed above.Tex. Transp. Code §621.506(b-3).

Axle weight fine reduction:

• The vehicle was registered to carry the maximum gross weight authorized for that vehicle under 621.101; and
• The gross weight of the vehicle did not exceed that maximum gross weight. Tex. Transp. Code § 621.506(c).

Utah

Penalty for failure or refusal to stop and weigh:

• Maximum $750. Utah Code Ann. § 72-7-405(4).

Size violation penalty:

• Maximum $750. Utah Code Ann. § 72-7-402(7).

Misdemeanor and infraction fines (individual):

• Class A misdemeanor = Maximum $2500
• Class B misdemeanor = Maximum $1000
• Class C misdemeanor = Maximum $750
• Infraction = Maximum $750. Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301.

Misdemeanor and infraction fines (for non-individuals, i.e., corporations, partnerships, associations, and government):

• Class A misdemeanor = Maximum $10,000
• Class B misdemeanor = Maximum $5,000
• Class C misdemeanor or infraction = Maximum $1,000. Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-302.

Weight violation penalties:

• $50 plus the sum of the overweight axle fines listed below; or
• $50 plus the gross vehicle weight fines listed below. Utah Code Ann. § 72-7-404(6)(a).

Minimum axle weight penalties (based on pounds over limit):

• 1 - 2,000 = 0
• 2,001 - 5,000 = $0.04 per pound
• 5,001 - 8,000 = $0.05 per pound
• 8,001 - 12,000 = $0.06 per pound
• 12,001 - 16,000 = $0.07 per pound
• 16,001 - 20,000 = $0.09 per pound
• 20,001 - 25,000 = $0.11 per pound
• 25,001 or more = $0.13 per pound Utah Code Ann. § 72-7-404(6)(b).

Minimum gross weight penalties (based on pounds over limit):

• 1 - 2,000 = 0
• 2,001 - 5,000 = $0.05 per pound
• 5,001 - 8,000 = $0.05 per pound
• 8,001 - 12,000 = $0.05 per pound
• 12,001 - 16,000 = $0.05 per pound
• 16,001 - 20,000 = $0.05 per pound
• 20,001 - 25,000 = $0.05 per pound
• 25,001 or more = $0.05 per pound. Utah Code Ann. § 72-7-404(6)(b).

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Vermont

Size (height, width, and length) violations:

• First offense = $300

• First offense = $300

Covered bridge violations:

• $1,000 or,
• If the violation results in substantially impeding the flow of traffic, = $2,000

Fines for overweight vehicles (based on pounds over limit):

• 0 - 5,000 = $15 per 1,000 pounds
• 5,001 - 10,000 = $30 per 1,000 pounds
• 10,001 - 15,000 = $45 per 1,000 pounds
• 15,001 - 20,000 = $60 per 1,000 pounds
• 20,001 - 25,000 = $90 per 1,000 pounds
• 25,000 or more = $150 per 1,000 pounds 23 V.S.A. § 1391a(b)(1)

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Virginia

Class 1 misdemeanor:

• Maximum 12 months in jail; or
• Maximum $2,500; or
• Both. Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11.

Tunnel violations (moving violations):

• Minimum $1,000
• Subsequent offenses = Minimum $2,500 Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-1110.

Length violations:

• $250. Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-1112.

Weight violations:

• $25 and a processing fee of $20 in addition to any liquidated damages and weighing fees. Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-1131.

Fines for axle weight limits (based on pounds over limit):

• 0 - 2,000 = $0.01 per pound
• 2,001 - 4,000 = $0.03 per pound
• 4,001 - 8,000 = $0.12 per pound
• 8,001 - 12,000 = $0.22 per pound
• 12,001 and over = $0.35 per pound Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-1135 A.

Fines for gross weight limits (based on pounds over limit):

• 0 - 2,000 = $0.01 per pound
• 2,001 - 4,000 = $0.03 per pound
• 4,001 - 8,000 = $0.07 per pound
• 8,001 - 12,000 = $0.12 per pound
• 12,001 and over = $0.20 per pound Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-1135 A.

All gross permit violations: $0.20 per pound over the weight limit. Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-1135 A.

In addition, for every violation of any weight limit or any permit there must be additional liquidated damages of $20. Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-1135 A.

Class 4 misdemeanor: Maximum $250. Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11.

Height violation - penalty for damage to overhead obstructions: The driver/owner of vehicles on highways are financially responsible for any damage to overhead bridges or structures that results from collisions. Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-1110.

Immediate notice of collision: Any driver/owner of any vehicle colliding with an overhead bridge or structure must immediately notify a law-enforcement officer or the public authority or railroad company in person or by telephone and include their name, address, driver’s license number, and the registration number of the vehicle. Failure to give notice immediately is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-1110.

Liquidated damages for violation of weight limits: Any person violating any weight limit, or any weight permit must be assessed liquidated damages. Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-1135 A.

Waiver of liquidated damages: The general district court may waive the liquidated damages against a vehicle overweight by 1,500 pounds or less. Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-1135 A.

Enhancement provision: If the vehicle’s gross weight exceeds the weight limit by 25-50%, the assessment is doubled. If the gross weight is over 50%, the assessment is tripled. This does not apply to pickup or panel trucks. Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-1135 B.

Weighing violations: A Class 4 misdemeanor violation and penalty is assessed against any person:

• Who fails or unreasonably refuses to drive a vehicle to a permanent weighing station upon the request of an officer. Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-1137 B.
• Operating a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight or registered gross weight of more than 10,000 pounds, who fails to drive into a permanent weighing station for inspection when directed to do so by highway signs. Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-1137 C.

Washington

Basic penalties:

• First offense = Minimum $50

• 1 - 4,000 = $0.03 per pound
• 4,001 - 10,000 = $120 plus $0.12 per pound
• 10,001 - 15,000 = $840 plus $0.16 per pound
• 15,001 - 20,000 = $1,640 plus $0.20 per pound
• Over 20,001 = $2,640 plus $0.30 per pound Rev. Code Wash. (ARCW) § 46.44.105(1)(b)

Violation of posted limitations:

• First violation = Minimum $150

Failure to weigh:

• $1,000, and
• Minimum 30-day suspension of the license registration certificate. Rev. Code Wash. (ARCW) § 46.44.105(3).

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West Virginia

Size or weight violation penalty (unless another penalty is assessed):

• First conviction =
  • Maximum $100, or
  • 10 days in jail; W. Va. Code § 17C-18-1(b).

Penalties for violation of weight laws (based on pounds over limit):

• 1 - 4,000 = $20
• 4,001 - 5,000 = $25
• 5,001 - 6,000 = $60
• 6,001 - 7,000 = $70
• 7,001 - 8,000 = $80
• 8,001 - 9,000 = $90
• 9,001 - 10,000 = $100
• 10,001 - 11,000 = $165
• 11,001 - 12,000 = $180
• 12,001 - 13,000 = $195
• 13,001 - 14,000 = $210
• 14,001 - 15,000 = $225
• 15,001 - 16,000 = $320
• 16,001 - 17,000 = $340
• 17,001 - 18,000 = $360
• 18,001 - 19,000 = $380
• 19,001 - 20,000 = $400
• 20,001 - 21,000 = $525
• 21,001 - 22,000 = $550
• 22,001 - 23,000 = $575
• 23,001 - 24,000 = $600
• 24,001 - 25,000 = $625
• 25,001 - 26,000 = $780
• 26,001 - 27,000 = $810
• 27,001 - 28,000 = $840
• 28,001 - 29,000 = $870
• 29,001 - 30,000 = $900
• 30,001 - 40,000 = $1200
• 40,001 - 50,000 = $1400
• 50,001 and over = $1600 W. Va. Code § 17C-17-14

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Wisconsin

Penalties for violating size and load limitations:

• Load violations (s. 348.09 or 348.10):
  • $10 - $200.
• Height and width violations (ss. 348.05 to 348.08):
  • First offense = $50 - $100
• Failure to stop and weigh:
  • First conviction = $50 - $100

Overweight penalties (based on pounds over limit):

• 1,000 pounds or less:
  • First offense = $50 - $100
• 1,000 pounds or more:
  • First conviction $50 - $200, plus:
    • 1 - 2,000 pounds = $0.01 per pound
    • 2,001 - 3,000 pounds = $0.03 per pound
    • 3,001 - 4,000 pounds = $0.05 per pound
    • 4,001 - 5,000 pounds = $0.08 per pound
    • 5,001 pounds and over = $0.15 per pound

Overweight wheel, axle, or group of axles (reloading option): If the load on any wheel, axle, or group of axles does not exceed the prescribed weight by more than 2,000 pounds and can be reloaded, the operator may reload without a fine.

A vehicle or combination of vehicles that is not reloaded may continue to be operated upon the highway with a $50 fine for failure to reload. Wis. Stat. § 348.21(2)(b).

Wyoming

General size and weight penalty:

• $100 - $500,
• Maximum 30 days in jail, or • Both. Wyo. Stat. § 31-18-805(a).

Fines for exceeding weight limits (based on pounds over limit):

• 1 - 2,000 = $25
• 2,001 - 4,000 = $75
• 4,001 - 6,000 = $125
• 6,001 - 8,000 = $150
• 8,001 - 10,000 = $200
• 10,001 - 12,000 = $300
• 12,001 - 14,000 = $400
• 14,001 - 16,000 = $500
• 16,001 - 18,000 = $600
• 18,001 - 20,000 = $700
• Over 20,000 = $1,000 + an additional $200 for each 1,000 pounds or fraction thereof exceeding 20,000 pounds over the legal limits. Wyo. Stat. § 31-18-805(e).

Permits in lieu of dismantling load: Where a vehicle or load cannot be readily dismantled to meet the required size and weight limits, the director or authorized representative may issue a permit. Wyo. Stat. § 31-18-805(b).

Stop and weigh rules: A driver of any vehicle, or combination of vehicles upon demand of any state trooper having reason to believe that the weight of any vehicle or combination, including load, is unlawful, must stop and submit to a weighing at any state owned or leased scales not to exceed five miles from the declared route of travel, unless the vehicle has been weighed at a port of entry with the same load. Wyo. Stat. § 31-18-805(c).

Axle weight, width, or length violations (reposition without penalty): If a vehicle or combination of vehicles does not exceed the gross weight requirements, but does:

• Exceed the axle limits up to 2,000 pounds, or
• Exceeds either the width or length limits by up to 12 inches, Then the cargo may be repositioned and be allowed to proceed without penalty.

In the case of a load that has shifted during transit and cannot be reasonably repositioned to meet legal limits, a permit may be issued. Wyo. Stat. § 31-18-805(d).