Fines for oversize violations in Illinois
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According to Illinois law (625 ILCS 5/15-112), if a police officer suspects that the weight of a vehicle and its load exceeds legal limits, they have the authority to instruct the driver to stop and undergo a weighing process.
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The officer can use portable or stationary scales for this purpose, or if unavailable, direct the vehicle to the nearest accessible scale.
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If it is determined that the truck is overweight, the officer will charge the driver accordingly and impose the appropriate fine as specified under 625 ILCS 5/15-111.
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Any individual who refuses or neglects to comply with the directive to stop and submit their vehicle and load, as issued by an authorized agent of the city, or who removes or causes the removal of any part of the load before weighing, is subject to a fine ranging from not less than five hundred dollars ($500) to a maximum of two thousand dollars ($2,000).
Weight
2,000 lbs or less
2,001 – 2,500 lbs
2,501 – 3,000 lbs
3,001 – 3,500 lbs
3,501 – 4,000 lbs
4,001 – 4,500 lbs
4,501 – 5,000 lbs
5,001 – 5,500 lbs
5,501 – 6,000 lbs
6,001 – 6,500 lbs
7,001 – 7,500 lbs
7,501 – 8,000 lbs
8,001 – 8,500 lbs
8,501 – 9,000 lbs
9,001 – 9,500 lbs
9,501 – 10,000 lbs
10,001 – 10,500 lbs
10,501 – 11,000 lbs
11,001 – 11,500 lbs
11,501 – 12,000 lbs
12,001 – 12,500 lbs
12,501 – 13,000 lbs
13,001 – 13,500 lbs
13,501 – 14,000 lbs
14,001 – 14,500 lbs
14,501 – 15,000 lbs
15,001 – 15,500 lbs
15,501 – 16,000 lbs
16,001 – 16,500 lbs
16,501 – 17,000 lbs
17,001 – 17,500 lbs
17,501 – 18,000 lbs
18,001 – 18,500 lbs
18,501 – 19,000 lbs
19,001 – 19,500 lbs
19,501 – 20,000 lbs
20,001 – 20,500 lbs
20,501 – 21,000 lbs
21,001 – 21,500 lbs
21,501 – 22,000 lbs
22,001 – 22,500 lbs
22,501 – 23,000 lbs
23,001 – 23,500 lbs
23,501 – 24,000 lbs
24,000 pounds and over
Fine
$73
$166
$200
$303
$347
$484
$538
$924
$1,007
$1,090
$1,173
$1,256
$1,335
$1,418
$1,501
$1,584
$1,667
$1,746
$1,833
$1,916
$1,995
$2,078
$2,161
$2,224
$2,327
$2,410
$2,493
$2,576
$2,655
$2,738
$2,821
$2,904
$2,987
$3,070
$3,153
$3,236
$3,315
$3,398
$3,481
$3,564
$3,647
$3,730
$3,813
$3,896
$3,975
For weights up to 24,000 pounds, there is a base fee, and for each additional increment of 500 pounds overweight or fraction thereof, an additional fee of $75.00 applies. Moreover, for each $40.00, or fraction thereof, of the incremental amount, an extra charge of $4.00 is added.
Escort vehicle requirements can vary widely from state to state, encompassing mandatory driver qualifications, training, certifications, vehicle weights, mandatory signage, flags, lighting specifications, essential onboard equipment, and other factors. The SafeGuard team is well-equipped to furnish you with comprehensive information on any additional requirements specific to your designated route.
980-414-6611
Department of Transportation
Bureau of Traffic
2300 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, Illinois, 62764
PHONE: (217) 785-1477 or (217) 782-6271
Illinois only: (800) 252-8636
Hours of Business
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Central time)