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Dimension and weight enforcement

Enforcement methods and penalties for violating vehicle dimension or weight limits, including fines and proceedings.

23 facts from 1 place, each quoted from the agency that sets it.

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  • Where is automated weight enforcement active, and what penalty applies?Nothing on file answers this yet.

  • What registration and procedural consequences can follow a violation?Nothing on file answers this yet.

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Overweight fine per violation (Fees)

Fine amount charged per overweight violation detected by automated weigh-in-motion enforcement, in the currency stated.

  • New York
    650 USD

    Across 2 cases, each with its own conditions.

Overweight fine schedule (In words)

The schedule of fines for operating a vehicle or combination above the legal or permitted weight, expressed as bands of excess weight (percentage or absolute weight) with the corresponding fine amount.

  • New York

    Percentage of excess weight (PERCENTAGE) | AMOUNT OF FINE (DOLLARS): greater than 0, less than or equal to 5.0: 100; 5.0-10.0: 200; 10.0-15.0: 350; 15.0-20.0: 600; 20.0-25.0: 1000; 25.0-30.0: 1600; 30.0-35.0: 2450; 35.0-40.0: 3600; 40.0-45.0: 5100; 45.0 or greater: 7000

    For violation of subdivisions eight and nine in a city not wholly included within one county; basis of excess is axle or tandem axle weight. 3 more cases.

Permit void if excess weight exceeds threshold (Measures)

The percentage of excess total weight, axle weight, or axle-group weight above the permitted limits that causes a permit to be deemed void, after which fines are calculated as if no permit had been issued.

  • New York
    0 to 7 %

    Across 4 cases, each with its own conditions.

Maximum registration suspension period (Measures)

The maximum number of days for which a vehicle registration may be suspended for a violation of dimension or weight limits.

  • New York
    365 days

    Across 6 cases, each with its own conditions.

Mandatory surcharge (Fees)

The mandatory surcharge amount added to any sentence or other surcharge upon conviction for a violation of dimension or weight limits, in the currency stated.

  • New York
    30 USD

    Across 2 cases, each with its own conditions.

Single fine for multiple weight violations (Yes or no)

Whether only a single fine is imposed when a vehicle is found in violation of multiple weight-related subdivisions (e.g. total weight and axle weight) during the same weighing, with the fine not exceeding the highest applicable amount.

  • New York

    Yes

    For violation of subdivision ten and also subdivision eight or nine, or both subdivisions eight and nine. 1 more case.

Summons issued to registrant (Yes or no)

Whether an appearance ticket or summons for a dimension or weight violation may be issued to the registrant of the vehicle (or hauling vehicle in a combination) rather than the operator.

  • New York

    Yes

    For vehicle or combination of vehicles operated in violation of this section; if combination, to registrant of hauling vehicle; operator deemed agent of registrant for service. 1 more case.

Plea bargain restriction (Yes or no)

Whether a guilty plea in satisfaction of a dimension or weight violation must include at least a plea of guilty to one of the subdivisions of the dimension and weight law, with any exceptions requiring district attorney consent.

  • New York

    Yes

    For exception: district attorney may consent, and the court may allow, a plea to that or another charge if the district attorney determines the charge is not warranted or suspension is not appropriate; court must impose at least the minimum fine.

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