7/9/07-Gov. John Baldacci signed a bill into law that repeals a Sept. 15, 2007, sunset provision in the state’s axle weight law.
The new law, previously LD9, makes permanent certain fine amounts for six-axle trucks hauling special commodities or forest products that violate axle weight limits.
It also permanently eliminates axle weight fine violations during the months of January and February on most state roads.

4/11/07-A bill winding its way through the statehouse would repeal a Sept. 15, 2007, sunset provision in the state’s axle weight law.
Sponsored by Rep. Douglas Thomas, R-Ripley, LD9 would make permanent certain fine amounts for six-axle trucks hauling special commodities or forest products that violate axle weight limits.
It also would permanently eliminate axle weight fine violations during the months of January and February on most state roads.
For bill status, call (207) 287-1692. In Maine, call 1-800-423-2900.

1/3/07-A bill in the Joint Committee on Transportation would repeal a Sept. 15, 2007, sunset provision in the state's axle weight law.
Sponsored by Rep. Douglas Thomas, R-Ripley, LD9 would make permanent certain fine amounts for six-axle trucks hauling special commodities or forest products that violate axle weight limits.
It also would permanently eliminate axle weight fine violations during the months of January and February on most state roads.
For House bill status, call (207) 287-1692. In Maine, call 1-800-423-2900.