Fines for oversize violations in Minnesota.
Operating an overweight vehicle in Minnesota constitutes a misdemeanor and entails civil liability. Specifically:
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The owner or lessee of a vehicle exceeding the weight limits defined in sections 169.823 to 169.8295, 169.84 to 169.851, and 169.87, or a shipper shipping goods in a single truck or combination vehicle surpassing these weight limits, is subject to a civil penalty.
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If a person convicted of violating these weight limits is also found by the court to have knowingly attempted to evade a fixed weigh station or circumvent weighing through stationary scales under section 169.85 or any other law, the court is required to impose a penalty equal to twice the amount.
Weight
Up to 999 lbs over
1,000 – 1,999 lbs
2,000 – 2,999 lbs
3,000 – 3,999 lbs
4,000 – 4,999 lbs
5,000 – 5,999 lbs
6,000 – 6,999 lbs
7,000 – 7,999 lbs
8,000 – 8,999 lbs
9,000 – 9,999 lbs
10,000 or above
Fine
$50 + general surcharge $75
$100 + general surcharge $75
$200 + general surcharge $75
$300 + general surcharge $75
$400 + general surcharge $75
$500 + general surcharge $75
$600 + general surcharge $75
$700 + general surcharge $75
$800 + general surcharge $75
$900 + general surcharge $75
$1.000 + general surcharge $75
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
Dept. of Transportation (MNDOT)
OFCVO - Oversize/weight Permit Section
Transportation Bldg., Mail Stop 420, Rm 153
395 John Ireland Blvd
St Paul, MN 55155
PHONE: (651) 296-6000
(phone hours are 8:00AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00PM - 4:00PM)
Hours of Business
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Central time) | Closed noon until 1PM
