W =
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500 (LxN) / (N-1) + (12xN) + (36)
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Where:
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W =
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overall gross weight on any group of two or more consecutive
axles, to the nearest 500 pounds.
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L =
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distance in feet from the center of the foremost axle to the
center of the rearmost axle of any group of two or more consecutive
axles.
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N =
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the number of axles in the group under consideration, except
that the two consecutive sets of tandem axles may carry a gross load
not to exceed 34,000 pounds, provided that the overall distance between
the first and last axles of such consecutive sets of tandem axles
is 36 feet or more.
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For any vehicle or combination of vehicles having a total gross weight of 71,000 pounds or greater, this Subsection K(2) shall apply to determine maximum gross weight which is permitted hereunder, subject to the provisions of this section governing maximum gross weights.
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Fines For Excess Total Weight
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Percent of Excess Weight
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Greater than
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Less Than or Equal To
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Amount of Fine
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0.0%
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2.0%
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$250
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2.0%
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4.0%
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$300
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4.0%
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6.0%
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$450
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6.0%
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7.0%
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$525
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7.0%
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8.0%
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$600
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8.0%
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10.0%
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$750
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10.0%
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12.0%
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$950
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12.0%
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14.0%
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$1,150
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14.0%
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16.0%
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$1,350
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16.0%
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18.0%
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$1,550
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18.0%
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20.0%
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$1,750
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20.0%
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22.0%
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$1,950
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22.0%
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24.0%
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$2,150
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24.0%
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26.0%
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$2,350
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26.0%
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28.0%
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$2,550
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28.0%
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30.0%
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$2,750
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30.0%
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32.0%
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$2,950
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32.0%
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34.0%
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$3,150
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34.0%
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36.0%
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$3,350
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36.0%
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38.0%
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$3,550
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38.0%
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40.0%
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$3,750
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40.0% or greater
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$3,750 plus $125 for each percent over 40%
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NOTES:
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1.
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Where the total weight or axle weight or axles grouping weight
is greater than 7%, including enforcement scale tolerance in excess
of the limits specified by a United States or New York State Department
of Transportation excess weight permit, the permit shall, for the
purposes of computing the fine, be deemed void, and the amount of
the fine shall be determined in accordance with the maximum weight
which would have been in effect for the operation of such vehicle
if the permit to exceed such maximum weight had not been issued.
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2.
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In connection with the weighing of a vehicle or combination
of vehicles, if it is found that there is a violation of Subsection
K and also Subsection I or Subsection J, or a violation of both Subsections
I and J, of this section, there shall be a single fine imposed, and
the maximum amount of such fine shall not exceed the highest fine
that could be imposed under this section.
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3.
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The court may impose any sentence authorized by this section;
provided, however, that any such sentence must include a fine as provided
in this section.
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4.
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All fines collected as a result of the above schedule shall
remain the property of the Village of Rockville Centre.
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