Fines for oversize violations in North Dakota.
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Operating a motor vehicle without the required permit incurs a fee of $100 as per the specified chapter.
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Violations of this chapter not specifically penalized are subject to a fee of $20.
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Violating the terms of any permit automatically invalidates the permit.
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In cases where a permit is issued by a county under a home rule ordinance or any city, including a home rule city, the fee for a violation of state law is determined by this section.
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Any vehicle exceeding weight limitations set forth in orders, ordinances, or resolutions under section 39-12-03 or section 39-12-05 while being driven on any highway, street, or road in this state may be impounded by a peace officer and taken to a storage facility.
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Citations for over-dimensional and/or overweight violations incur a fine of $20 and $100.
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Overweight fines may be imposed for exceeding axle, gross, exterior bridge, and interior bridge length limits, with the greater fine being applied.
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Drivers are prohibited from shifting loads to evade over-axle citations.
Weight
0 – 1,000 lbs
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1,001 – 2,000 lbs
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2,001 – 3,000 lbs
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3,001 – 4,000 lbs
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4,001 – 5,000 lbs
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5,001 – 6,000 lbs
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6,001 – 7,000 lbs
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7,001 – 8,000 lbs
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8,001 – 9,000 lbs
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9,001 – 10,000 lbs
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10,001 – 11,000 lbs
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11,001 – 12,000 lbs
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12,001 – 13,000 lbs
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13,001 – 14,000 lbs
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14,001 – 15,000 lbs
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15,001 – 16,000 lbs
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16,001 – 17,000 lbs
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17,001 – 18,000 lbs
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18,001 – 19,000 lbs
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19,001 – 20,000 lbs
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20,001 – 21,000 lbs
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21,001 – 22,000 lbs
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22,001 – 23,000 lbs
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23,001 – 24,000 lbs
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24,001 – 25,000 lbs
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25,001 – 26,000 lbs
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26,001 – 27,000 lbs
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27,001 – 28,000 lbs
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28,001 – 29,000 lbs
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29,001 – 30,000 lbs
Fine
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$20
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$40
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$60
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$140
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$220
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$305
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$380
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$495
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$575
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$655
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$1,100
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$1,200
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$1,300
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$1,680
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$1,800
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$1,920
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$2,550
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$2,700
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$2,850
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$3,000
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$4,200
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$4,400
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$4,600
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$4,800
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$5,000
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$5,200
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$5,400
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$5,600
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$5,800
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$6,000
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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
Vehicle Size and Weight/Permits
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 504
Bismarck, ND 58505-0240
PHONE: (701) 328-2621
Fax: (701) 328-1642
Website: www.nd.gov/ndhp
Email: ndhppermits@nd.gov
Hours of Business
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