(A) In addition to any other penalties provided herein, any person convicted of violating the provisions of this article shall be punished by a fine set forth in the following table:
1,001 to 1,250 pounds in excess | $100 |
1,251 to 1,500 pounds in excess | $200 |
1,501 to 2,000 pounds in excess | $300 |
2,001 to 2,500 pounds in excess | $400 |
2,501 to 3,000 pounds in excess | $500 |
3,001 to 3,500 pounds in excess | $840 |
3,501 to 4,000 pounds in excess | $980 |
4,001 to 4,500 pounds in excess | $1,120 |
4,501 to 4,750 pounds in excess | $1,260 |
4,751 to 5,000 pounds in excess | $1,400 |
Over 5,001 pounds in excess | $1,400 plus an additional $100 for each 1,000 pounds of excess weight |
(B) If any arresting officer finds that the person has violated only the axle weight limitation and not the total weight limitation, the officer shall request the driver to reload the vehicle to comply with the axle weight limitations, and if the driver so complies, he or she shall not be subject to arrest or fine. If the driver does not comply with the request of the officer to reload, the driver shall be subject to arrest and fine as provided by this section.
(Prior Code, § 12-4-8) (Am. Ord. 1356, passed 4-6-2010)
Statutory reference:
Progressive Class 2 and Class 3 misdemeanor penalty, see A.R.S. § 28-1101