Washington Driver Fined $17,000

RedRollingRoadblock · #1 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 06:46 PM

The Grays Harbor County sheriff has a new record for the largest vehicle citation ever issued -- nearly $17,000.

Undersheriff Rick Scott says a deputy pulled over a large truck Wednesday transporting a massive piece of logging equipment in the Kalaloch (KLAY'-lock) area. Scott says the equipment was not properly secured and the truck was overloaded by 66,600-pounds.

That resulted in a citation for $16,929.

A whopper: Wash. truck driver gets $17,000 fine - Breaking News Updates from Portland and Oregon - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com

WinterEagle · #2 (**permalink**) 02-24-2008, 11:51 PM

bet this guy isnt happy but he should really look into OOIDA and see if they cant help him with this massive fine

SPACECADETwACDL · #3 (**permalink**) 02-25-2008, 12:19 AM

I want to see a picture of the piece of equipment. 66,600 pounds OVER. Sounds like a pretty cool machine to me.

WinterEagle · #4 (**permalink**) 02-25-2008, 12:26 AM

yeah i'd love to see it too but you know if he was that heavy that he would have had to have one heck of a goose neck and it just doesnt make since that he would not have had a PERMIT for 66,000 lbs

SPACECADETwACDL · #5 (**permalink**) 02-25-2008, 12:30 AM

I'm guessing tri-axle tractor, 2-3 axle jeep, tri-axle trailer with another 2-3 axle jeep in the rear. Maybe RRR can find an update with a picture.

WinterEagle · #6 (**permalink**) 02-25-2008, 12:38 AM

right, atleast all of that if not more. but i would love to know the company so i can call and ask them if they had ever heard of a permit haha