The minimum fine is $100.

Falsification of weights on bills of lading, dock receipts, etc., incurs a penalty of $5,000 and 30 days in jail.

Operators may be fined for exceeding either over-axle or over-gross weight limits.

Operators may be allowed to shift up to 1,000 lbs to avoid an over-axle citation.

Violation of legal dimension and weight limits under Sections 5577.04 and 5577.05 of the Ohio Revised Code results in criminal liability under Section 5577.99 and civil liability under Section 5577.12.

Upon arrest for a permit or traffic violation, equipment is moved to a secure location directed by the arresting officer.

The officer revokes the permit and halts further movement until authorization or a new permit is obtained.

If authorization or permit is denied, the vehicle and load must comply with legal dimension and weight limits.

The Central Permit Office maintains a record of permit violations and supporting evidence.

This record influences the evaluation of future applications by the permittee.