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Fines for oversize violations in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island enforces maximum truck weight laws primarily through fines, without specific provisions for imprisonment for weight violations.
Fines in Rhode Island vary based on the extent of the overweight:
For weights up to ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs) over the legal limit, fines are sixty-five dollars ($65) per pound.
For weights exceeding ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs) over the limit, fines are one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) per pound.
Additionally, vehicles operating in excess of one hundred four thousand, eight hundred pounds (104,800 lbs) gross vehicle weight incur an extra penalty of one thousand twenty-five dollars ($1,025) on top of the standard fines.
Weight
Less than 10,000 lbs
Greater than 10,000 lbs
Fine
$65 per pound overweight
$125 per pound overweight
Check the pilot car requirements for Rhode Island.
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
State of Rhode Island
Department of Transportation
Oversize / Overweight
2 Capitol Hill
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
PHONE: (401) 462-4368
Hours of Business
Mon-Fri 8:00AM - 3:30 PM (Eastern time)
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