W = 500 [(L x N)/(N-1) + (12 x N) + 36]
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Where:
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W
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=
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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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=
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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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=
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The number of axles in the group under consideration, except
that 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 the subsection of this section governing maximum vehicle gross weights.
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Excess Total Weight1
(pounds)
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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
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2,000
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$50
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2,000
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3,000
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$75
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3,000
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4,000
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$100
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4,000
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5,000
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$200
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5,000
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6,000
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$300
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6,000
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7,000
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$400
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7,000
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8,000
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$500
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8,000
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9,000
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$600
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9,000
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10,000
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$700
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10,000
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15,000
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$1,200
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15,000
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20,000
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$1,700
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20,000
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25,000
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$2,200
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25,000
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30,000
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$2,700
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30,000
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$2,700, plus
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$0.06/pound2
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NOTES:
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1
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Where the excess total weight is greater than 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 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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The $0.06 per pound in addition to the $2,700 is for each pound
greater than 30,000 pounds.
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Percentage Excess Weight1
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Greater Than
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Less Than or Equal to
|
Amount of Fine
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0%
|
5%
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$100
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5%
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10%
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$200
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10%
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15%
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$350
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15%
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20%
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$600
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20%
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25%
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$1,000
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25%
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30%
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$1,600
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30%
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$2,450
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NOTES:
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1
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Where the excess axle's or axles' weight is greater than the
limits specified by a permit issued by the United States or New York
State Department of Transportation, 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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