OVERWEIGHT CITATIONS AND CDL LICENSE VIOLATIONS IN WISCONSIN
Representing Wisconsin, Illinois and other out of state truck drivers and trucking companies carries a special responsibility. Sure, driving is usually important to everyone with a vehicle on the road that has to get from place to place, but for the truck drivers and their companies the road is the job and they depend on their licenses to make a living. Overweight violations can often cost more than a drunk driving ticket in many states depending on the amount of weight the truck is over the limits in a given geographic area. The good news is that with proper legal representation from an experienced attorney at the Richard Albanese Law Office, these citation costs can often be negotiated down to a greatly reduced rate that helps the driver and company move forward and be better prepared to avoid future violations.
Why are Overweight Trucks a Concern in Wisconsin and Where are the Weigh Stations located?
There are many dangers and concerns cited by State and Local authorities associated with overweight trucks in Wisconsin and many permanent weight stations are located across the State of Wisconsin at these locations: Statewide Weigh Station Locations in Wisconsin. Although detailed the previous list of weigh station loccations is not inclusive as law enforcement can use mobile equipment to checks weights or direct a CDL driver to a private facility for a weight check as well. One danger is that on the highway an overweight truck cannot be controlled as well with the brake systems. The obvious consequence is a truck that can't slow down or stop as fast as it should be able to or even worse a truck that loses control and causes a collision with other vehicles on the road. Another danger cited is damage to highway infrastructure. Wisconsin highways are only meant to absorb so much wear and tear and it is no wonder this would be a concern due to the costs or repairing or replacing a highway from overuse or too much weight being brought to bear on asphalt. Bridges and other structures are especially dangerous places for an overweight truck to pass as a collapse may occur over time. Other areas simply don't want any truck traffic in a certain part of town due to the dangers posed to children in the area or a high volume of traffic. To learn more about Wisconsin Overweight truck enforcement please visit here: Wisconsin Size and Weight Enforcement Program
What are the Penalties for Violating Weight Limitations in Wisconsin?
The specific fines for overweight vehicles violating the weight limitations in Wisconsin are usually spelled out specifically on the face of the citation a company or CDL driver receives. for a more in depth breakdown of how these fines are calculated under Wisconsin law please visit here: Wisconsin Overweight Laws
What Can be Done Once I Get a Weight Violation Ticket and do I Have to Appear in Wisconsin Court?
Once retained by a company or individual driver the Richard Albanese Law Office initiates conversations with the Wisconsin County, State or Local Prosecutors and negotiates towards a reduced fine, which is determined by past history of the driver or company, where the violation occurred depending on city and type of road, and how great the weight violation is charged in a given area. Often times a reduction of a third to half or greater amount of the fine can be negotiated. I can also handle the case from start to finish without a driver or company having to contact or appear in court. Please contact the Richard Albanese Law Office today for a free consultation concerning your overweight case in Illinois or Wisconsin. You can contact the Richard Albanese Law Office at 312-882-1973.
