Provides penalties for operating vehicles or combination of vehicles in excess of weight limitations.

Any person convicted of operating a vehicle or combination of vehicles 750 lbs or more in excess of the gross or axle weight limitations shall be punished by a fine to be calculated from the amount of weight in excess of the top weight limitation authorized as follows: 1. $100.00 if overweight by 750-3,000 lbs; 2. $200.00 if overweight by 3,001-6,000 lbs; 3. $450.00 if overweight by 6,001-10,000 lbs; and 4. $0.10 per pound overweight, if overweight by 10,001 lbs or more. Also establishes fine for multiple offenses in a calendar year.

Carries-over to 2018. Companion to SB 4.

09/25/2017 First reading. 09/26/2017 Second reading. Referred to House Committee on Rules.