Trucking Violations – Dimensions and Weights
VTL 385-1(a) Overwidth Vehicle
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-1(b) Overwidth Vehicle – Farm Equipment up to 12 feet
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-1(c) Overwidth Vehicle – Farm Equipment 12 feet to 17 feet
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-1(c) No Red Flags – Farm Vehicles
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-1(c) Operating After Restrictive Hours – Farm Vehicles
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-1(c) No Amber Lights – Farm Vehicles
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-1(c) Extending Beyond The Center Line/ Reduction In Visibility – Farm Vehicles
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-1(f) Overwidth School Bus
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-1(g) Overwidth Hay/ Straw/ Unthreashed Grain Vehicles
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-1(h) Overwidth House Coach or Fifth Wheel Trailer
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-2 Overheight Vehicle
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-3(a) Overlength Vehicle – Single Vehicle
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-3(b) Overlength Semi-Trailer 48 Feet
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-3(c) Overlength Bus / Over 45 Feet
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-3(e) Semi-Trailer More than 41 Feet between Kingpin and Centerline
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-3(f) Center Panel Greater than 100 Inches
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-3(b) Overlength Vehicle – Combination
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-6 Overload on Tires
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-7 Overload on Wheels
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-8 Overload on Axle More Than 22,400 Lbs See fine schedule
385-9 Overload on Consecutive Axles See fine schedule
385-10 Overload Vehicle ( 3 or more axles) See fine schedule
The Fine Schedule is the same for VTL 385-8, VTL 385-9, and VTL 385-10
Fine Schedule – Greater Than Up To Fines
Greater Than | Up To | Fines |
0% | 2% | $150 |
2% | 4% | $300 |
4% | 6% | $450 |
6% | 7% | $525 |
7% | 8% | $600 |
8% | 10% | $750 |
10% | 12% | $950 |
12% | 14% | $1150 |
14% | 16% | $1350 |
16% | 18% | $1550 |
18% | 20% | $1750 |
20% | 22% | $1950 |
22% | 24% | $2150 |
24% | 26% | $2350 |
26% | 28% | $2550 |
28% | 30% | $2750 |
30% | 32% | $2950 |
32% | 34% | $3150 |
34% | 36% | $3350 |
36% | 38% | $3550 |
38% | 40% | $3750 |
Greater Than 40% | $3750 + $125 for each % over 40 |
VTL 385-11 Overloaded on Solid Rubber Tires
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-12 Overloaded on Metal Tires
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-14 Exceeding Bridge Capacity / Clearance
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-15(a) No Overweight Permit / No Size Permit
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-17a Overload State / Municipal Equipment
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 385-17b Overloaded Fire Vehicle on Interstate Route
Fine Min $200 Max $500 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction Fine Min $500 Max $1000 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 386-3a Excessive Noise / Moving Vehicle
First Conviction Fine Min $0 Max $150 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction within 18 Months Fine Min $0 Max $300 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Third Conviction within 18 Months Fine Min $0 Max $450 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 386-3b Excessive Noise / Stationary Vehicle
First Conviction Fine Min $0 Max $150 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction within 18 Months Fine Min $0 Max $300 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Third Conviction within 18 Months Fine Min $0 Max $450 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 386-3c Excessive Noise / Operating/ Motor Vehicle
First Conviction Fine Min $0 Max $150 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction within 18 Months Fine Min $0 Max $300 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Third Conviction within 18 Months Fine Min $0 Max $450 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
VTL 386-3d Excessive Noise / Operating / Motorcycle
First Conviction Fine Min $0 Max $150 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Second Conviction within 18 Months Fine Min $0 Max $300 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Third Conviction within 18 Months Fine Min $0 Max $450 plus surcharge $88 or $93 0 points
Please note that while rarely imposed, the court may impose a sentence that includes incarceration upon conviction of each of the above violations.