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Questions and Answers About Vehicle Size and Weight

23 CFR 657.19 Effect of failure to certify or enforce State laws adequately, and 49 U.S.C. 31115 Failure to incorporate Federal size requirements into State laws


23 CFR 657.19 Effect of failure to certify or enforce State laws adequately, and 49 U.S.C. 31115 Failure to incorporate Federal size requirements into State laws

What sanctions do States face for failure to conform to Federal size and weight laws and regulations?

(1) Failure to certify or adequately enforce size and weight limits on those highways which, prior to October 1, 1991 were designated as part of the Federal-aid Primary, Federal-aid Secondary, or Federal-aid Urban Systems -- 10 percent of National Highway System funds for the next fiscal year. (2) State weight laws for Interstate System not consistent with Federal requirements -- 100 percent of National Highway System funds for the next fiscal year. (3) State size limits not consistent with Federal requirements -- Suit in Federal court for an injunction.
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