Overweight Vehicle Violations
Vehicle Code - § 35551a
What counts as a violation of Vehicle Code § 35551a?
Vehicle Code § 3551a specifies the legal weight limits for commercial vehicles. The statute includes a comprehensive table of weight limits in pounds for commercial vehicles depending on the number of axles
These weight limits include the following:
- Axles: 40,000 lbs or less
- Axles: 60,000 lbs or less
- Axles: 80,000 lbs or less
What are the penalties for a violation of Vehicle Code § 35551a?
A violation of VC § 3551a may be either an infraction or a misdemeanor depending on the weight of the vehicle.
An infraction is punishable by a fine of up to $200.
A misdemeanor violation of Vehicle Code § 3551a can carry fines exceeding $2,000 and up to six months in jail
What are the defenses to a violation of Vehicle Code § 35551a?
- The driver was in the process of unloading cargo from the vehicle
Vehicle Code § 35551a
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