(A) If the weight of the vehicle and load exceeds the maximum as prescribed by § 70.02 or the gross weight, the operator or any owner, principal, employer, lessor, lessee, agent, or officer of any firm or corporation who permits such an operator to exceed the weight load provided in § 70.02 or as provided by a special permit shall pay in addition a penalty to be computed as follows:
(1) Overweight 1,000 pounds or less, a minimum penalty of ten dollars or a maximum penalty of $20;
(2) Overweight more than 1,000 pounds and not more than 5,000 pounds, a minimum penalty of five cents ($0.05) per pound of excess weight; or
(3) Overweight more than 5,000 pounds, a minimum penalty of ten cents ($0.10) per pound of excess weight.
(B) Any person who violates § 70.04 shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500 plus court costs, as determined by the Court.
(Ord. 2013-10-447, passed 10-1-13; Am. Ord. 2018-09-806, passed 9-4-18; Am. Ord. 2018-10-812, passed 10-2-2018)