Montana § 61-10-233 - Excess Weight -- Penalties
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-10-233 — Excess Weight -- Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-10-233. Excess Weight -- Penalties
Excess weight -- penalties. (1) The operator is subject to the penalties stated in 61-10-232 whenever the gross loaded weight of any trucks, truck tractor, trailer, or semitrailer operated upon any highway in this state exceeds the gross vehicle weight shown on: (a) the owner's certificate of registration and registration receipt issued under 61-3-322 ; or (b) the gross vehicle weight license issued under this part. (2) In addition, the operator shall immediately pay to the nearest county treasurer or to the department the difference between the fee already paid and that applicable to the gross weight of the vehicle before unloading the excess, provided that it does not exceed the legal axle weight.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 61-10-233
What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-10-233 cover?
Section 61-10-233 ("Excess Weight -- Penalties") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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