Montana Statutes
§ 61-10-233 — Excess Weight -- Penalties
Montana·Title 61 MOTOR VEHICLES·Ch. 10 SIZE -- WEIGHT -- LOAD·Part 2 Gross Vehicle Weight Licensing Requirements
61-10-233 . 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.
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 6-217, Ch. 197, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 37, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 120, Ch. 316, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 32-3317; amd. Sec. 90, Ch. 421, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 37, Ch. 614, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 75, Ch. 130, L. 2005.
Nearby Sections
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§ 61-10-102
Width -- Definitions§ 61-10-103
Height§ 61-10-104
Length -- Definitions§ 61-10-105
Repealed§ 61-10-106
Measuring Distance Between Axles§ 61-10-107
Maximum Gross Weight§ 61-10-108
Reduction Under Special Circumstances§ 61-10-109
Operation Without Special Permits Prohibited§ 61-10-110
Federal Law§ 61-10-112
Reserved§ 61-10-114
Through 61-10-120 Reserved