If you’ve received a Virginia Overweight Citation, you may be facing more than a simple traffic ticket. Virginia overweight citations can involve civil penalties, liquidated damages, weighing fees, and processing fees.
Attorney Kiara Swinton represents clients facing commercial vehicle violations and Virginia overweight citations. If you have received an overweight citation, it is important to understand your options before deciding whether to pay or contest the charge.
How Much Can a Virginia Overweight Citation Cost?
The amount associated with an overweight citation can depend on the amount by which the vehicle exceeds applicable weight limits and other applicable fees.
Virginia law provides for liquidated damages based on excess weight. The applicable assessment can increase as the amount of excess weight increases.
For that reason, the financial consequences of an overweight citation can be significant, particularly when the alleged excess weight is substantial.
The Law Office of K. S. Swinton, PLLC represents clients in Northern Virginia traffic and commercial vehicle matters, including Virginia overweight citations.
Attorney Swinton understands that a commercial vehicle violation can have significant financial consequences for a driver, owner, or business. Each case is evaluated based on its individual circumstances.
If you have received a Virginia Overweight Citation, contact the Law Office of K. S. Swinton, PLLC to discuss your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Virginia overweight citation may be issued when a carrier operates a vehicle on a Virginia highway and the vehicle exceeds applicable statutory weight limits. Virginia law provides specific procedures for overweight violations, including how the citation is served, how the charge may be contested, and how monetary assessments are handled.
An overweight citation may be directed to the owner, operator, or another person determined to be responsible for the violation.
Virginia law gives the person charged with an overweight violation 21 days after the citation is served to either:
- Pay the amounts stated on the citation; or
- Deliver written notice to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles electing to contest the overweight charge in court.
If a timely notice of contest is submitted, DMV forwards the citation to the General District Court identified on the citation for trial.
Because the deadline is important, someone who wants to contest a Virginia overweight citation should address the citation promptly.
An overweight citation can involve substantial financial consequences. Depending on the circumstances, there may be issues concerning the alleged weight, the applicable weight limit, the weighing process, the citation itself, or the amount assessed.
Before paying a Virginia overweight citation, it may be worthwhile to have the citation and circumstances reviewed by an attorney who handles commercial vehicle violations.
Attorney Swinton can review the circumstances of your citation and explain the options that may be available.
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At the Law Office of K. S. Swinton, attorney Swinton understands the significance of informed decisions, particularly when they impact your legal rights and future. Schedule your free initial consultation today to delve into your case and discover how she can provide the assistance you need.