$987 overweigh fine (drop axle)
#1
07-25-2021, 01:00 AM
$987 overweigh fine (drop axle)
I was given a 4 axle tractor to transport this particular load. I forgot to drop the drop-axle on the tractor when I picked up the load. But when I went through the scales and was given the arrow to get into the left lane, I immediately dropped the drop-axle. The officer came out and said he saw me drop my axle on the ramp, and therefore I needed lift the axle and pull around for a reweigh (since I had been on the highway with the axle up). I did as he asked, and ended up with a $987 fine. I was 10,000 pounds overweight without the axle down. Is it legal of the officer to tell me weigh with my axle up even though I had dropped it well before getting to the scale?
#2
07-25-2021, 02:47 PM
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 1,916
I was given a 4 axle tractor to transport this particular load. I forgot to drop the drop-axle on the tractor when I picked up the load. But when I went through the scales and was given the arrow to get into the left lane, I immediately dropped the drop-axle. The officer came out and said he saw me drop my axle on the ramp, and therefore I needed lift the axle and pull around for a reweigh (since I had been on the highway with the axle up). I did as he asked, and ended up with a $987 fine. I was 10,000 pounds overweight without the axle down. Is it legal of the officer to tell me weigh with my axle up even though I had dropped it well before getting to the scale?
I think you'll need a lawyer and if you don't get a lawyer then make sure to contest the ticket. Either in person via online. My best guess is you or your company will be paying a hefty fine, but they'll probable reduce the ticket some. BOL
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#3
01-19-2022, 04:45 AM
I was given a 4 axle tractor to transport this particular load. I forgot to drop the drop-axle on the tractor when I picked up the load. But when I went through the scales and was given the arrow to get into the left lane, I immediately dropped the drop-axle. The officer came out and said he saw me drop my axle on the ramp, and therefore I needed lift the axle and pull around for a reweigh (since I had been on the highway with the axle up). I did as he asked, and ended up with a $987 fine. I was 10,000 pounds overweight without the axle down. Is it legal of the officer to tell me weigh with my axle up even though I had dropped it well before getting to the scale?
#7
06-05-2024, 02:52 PM
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 1,916
Yes, by all means ask a related question.
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