Indiana § 8-15-3-28 - Violations of rule; size and weight violations
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§ 8-15-3-28. Violations of rule; size and weight violations
Sec. 28. (a) A person who violates a rule adopted under section 27 of this chapter commits a Class C infraction.
(b) A violation of a weight limitation established by rule under section 27 of this chapter is:
(1) a Class B infraction if the total of all excess weight under those limitations is more than five thousand (5,000) pounds but not more than ten thousand (10,000) pounds; or
(2) a Class A infraction if the total of all excess weight under those limitations is more than ten thousand (10,000) pounds.
(c) It is a defense to the charge of violating a weight limitation that the total of all excess weight under that limitation is less than one thousand (1,000) pounds.
(d) The court may suspend the registration of a vehicle that violates a size or weight limitation for a period of not more than ninety (90) days. Upon the conviction of a person for a violation of a weight or size limitation, the court may recommend suspension of a current chauffeur's license only if the violation is committed knowingly.
As added by P.L.386-1987(ss), SEC.13.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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