New Jersey § 39:4-76
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-76, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:4-76.
No vehicle shall be driven over any interstate bridge owned or maintained in whole
or in part by this State, upon which is posted in a conspicuous place a sign stating
the gross weight that the bridge will carry, if the gross weight of any such vehicle
and the load is greater than the gross weight stated on the sign. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section, and the owner of any vehicle
driven upon any bridge in violation of this section, with a gross weight or with weight
on any axle or wheel exceeding by more than 3% the maximum weight allowed in that
particular case, shall be fined an amount equal to $0.02 per pound for each pound
of excess weight if the excess does not exceed 10,000 pounds, and $0.03 per pound
for each pound of excess weight if the excess weight exceeds 10,000 pounds, but in
no event less than $50.00. The owner of any vehicle driven in violation of this section shall, in addition to
the penalty herein prescribed, be responsible to the commission, body or authority
having control of said bridge, for damages which may be done to any such bridge by
reason of any violation of this section. Moneys received from penalties imposed or 1 violations of this section shall be accounted for and forwarded to the director,
who shall pay the same to the State Treasurer. 1
So in original. Probably should be “for”.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:4-76
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-76 cover?
Section 39:4-76 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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