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- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the violation of weight standards for vehicles
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is any violation of the provisions of subdivision eight, nine or ten of this section by any vehicle or combination of vehicles whose weight exceeds the weight limitations as set forth in this section, or a violation of such rules and regulations, or a violation of the weight limitations specified by permit issued pursuant to subdivision fifteen of this section shall be punishable by fines levied on the registered owner of the vehicles regardless whether at the time of the violation the vehicle was in the charge of the registered owner(s)or the owner(s) agent or lessee.
Summary of specific provisions
Through adding a new paragraph a to section 6 of the vehicle and traffic law, this bill defines increased fines for a vehicle or vehicles that exceed the maximum weight limit are set forth in this section. The violation shall be charged the owner of the vehicle or vehicles regardless whether it is in the care of the registered owner, owner's agent or lessee.
Justification
Establishes increased fine tables for violations of the weight limit standards for vehicles.
Prior legislative history
2008: A.8876 - Remained in Committee 2007: A.8876 - Introduced and remained in Transportation Committee
Fiscal implications
A positive fiscal impact to the State due to increased fines for violations for vehicles that are overweight.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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