5/7/03 - A bill that would set new fines for overweight trucks in Florida has died.
Under SB202, fines for trucks that are up to 500 pounds overweight would have ranged from $35 for the first violation to $80 for the third violation in the same year. Trucks that are more than 500 pounds overweight would also have been levied an additional fine per pound.
The bill was in the Senate Transportation Committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development when the regular session ended May 2.

3/14/03 - SB202 sets higher fines for overweight trucks. Fines for trucks 500 pounds overweight range from $35 for the first violation to $80 for the third violation. Trucks more than 500 pounds overweight are also levied an additional fine per pound.
The bill has been referred to the Senate Transportation Committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development. For bill status, call (850) 488-4371.

1/20/03 - S202 sets higher fines for overweight trucks. Fines for trucks 500 pounds overweight range from $35 for the first violation to $80 for the third violation. Trucks more than 500 pounds overweight also are levied an additional fine per pound.
The bill was prefiled Jan. 6. Regular session begins March 4. For bill status, call (850) 488-4371.