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Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 8 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 5 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "subchapter" the following: 'by less than 5,000 pounds'
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 8 by inserting after the first paragraph the following:
 
‘This subsection does not apply to vehicles traveling on the Interstate Highway System except that portion of Interstate 95 designated as the Maine Turnpike.’
 
SUMMARY
This amendment provides that if a vehicle that exceeds the axle weight limits and axle weight tolerance restrictions imposed under state law by less than 5,000 pounds is within the maximum gross vehicle weight, the applicable fine must be reduced by 50%. The amendment also clarifies that this provision does not apply to vehicles traveling on the Interstate Highway System except for that portion of Interstate 95 designated as the Maine Turnpike.