Wisconsin · Wisconsin Statutes — Vehicles (Ch. 340–349)

Wis. Stat. (Vehicles) § 348.21: Penalty for violating weight limitations

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

Violating weight limitations on vehicles results in forfeitures ranging from $50–$200 depending on the violation type and prior convictions within 12 months. Operators may avoid forfeiture by reloading excess weight within specified limits.

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