Increases fines for failing to have required markings on commercial vehicles.
This bill increases penalties for commercial vehicle owners who fail to display required markings. It mandates that commercial vehicles conspicuously show the owner's name and principal business municipality in at least three-inch-high text. The fine structure changes from $10 per violation to $250 for a first offense, $500 for a second, and $1,000 for third or subsequent offenses. Proceeds from these fines will fund state road repairs, as specified in the amended statute. The bill directly affects commercial vehicle operators and owners who do not comply with the marking requirements.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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