123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2214 LR 3481(01)
Resolve, To Provide Temporary Weight Limits for Trucks Carrying Forest Products
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Cotta of China
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
Highway Fund $1,000 $0 $0 $0
Revenue
Highway Fund ($1,000) $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill waives the gross vehicle weight violations for vehicles carrying forest products until April 1, 2008.  This waiver will reduce the number of overweight truck violations and result in a reduction in Highway Fund fine revenue of approximately $1,000 in fiscal year 2007-08.  Because the waiver will be in effect for only a short time the Department of Transportation does not expect the additional wear and tear on roads and bridges to be significant.