9/15/05-Acting Gov. Richard Codey has signed a bill into law increasing fines for oversize trucks caught speeding on steep, local roads.
The new law, previously A3096, swept through the Legislature by unanimous consent.
It allows municipalities to set a new range of fines for trucks weighing four tons or more that get pulled over for driving on roads with a grading of more than 5 percent. Offenders would face a $2,500 fine with any subsequent violations resulting in up to a $5,000 fine.
The new rule has been in effect since the end of August.

7/19/05-The Senate has unanimously approved a bill that would increase fines for oversized trucks caught speeding on steep, local roads.
A3096, which previously passed the Assembly by unanimous consent, now heads to acting Gov. Richard Codey’s desk.
Sponsored by Assemblywoman Linda Stender, D-Union, the bill would allow municipalities to set a new range of fines for trucks weighing four tons or more that get pulled over for driving on roads with a grading of more than 5 percent. Offenders would face a $2,500 fine with any subsequent violations resulting in up to a $5,000 fine.
For bill status, call (609) 292-4840. In New Jersey, call 1-800-792-8630.