Truckers Receive Overweight Tickets

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Depending on why you receive an overweight ticket you will either be charged with an infraction or a misdemeanor. An infraction is simply a violation and is not punishable by jail time. Typically you will receive no more then a fine. If you want to fight the ticket, you will have to appear in court and it is best to hire an attorney. An overweight ticket that is deemed a misdemeanor is a bit more severe, this type of charge is punishable by a larger fine, up to a year in jail, probation and community service. There are strict laws for truckers when it comes to their vehicles weight. If you do not abide by these laws you can endanger both themselves and the others on the road. Reasons for overweight tickets:

• Failure to submit weight certificate to officer
• Failure to declare your vehicle’s gross weight
• If your vehicle’s weight is over 10,000 pounds & is 1,000-1,500 pounds or more over the legal limit
• If your vehicle’s weight is over 10,000 pounds & is 10,000 pounds or more over the limit then your punishment will most likely be more severe
• If you did not pay your commer...

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