There are additional rules on weight distribution between vehicles. For example, the maximum weight is equal to the number of tires multiplied by the reading width multiplied by 800. For example, two tires with a tread width of 11 inches would provide a maximum weight of 17,600. At O`Connor, Acciani & Levy, we offer a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your case, explain your legal rights and your options. There are no upfront fees and because we work on a contingency fee basis. Remuneration for our services is only due if we succeed in claiming compensation on your behalf. All applications for obesity permits (EOs) are checked against these axle weight guidelines. Permits for overweight or oversized vehicles can be obtained from the Ohio Division of Highway Operations and a full explanation of Ohio`s rules of the road can be found in Chapter 45 of the revised Ohio Code. Truckers who exceed the legal weight limit can expect severe penalties. Drivers can be fined $80 if they have costs of up to £2,000 above the legal limit.

That amount increases to $100 for loads between 2,000 and 5,000 pounds, but there is an additional $1 fine for every 100 pounds overloaded. For example, a driver with a £3,000 surcharge would be fined $110. For charges over £5,000 over the limit, penalties also include a possible jail time as well as higher fines. Regulations require that trucks traveling on Ohio`s interstate highway system do not exceed the tire pressure of 650 pounds per square inch. You will also need to carry 20,000 pounds or less of load on a single-axle vehicle and up to 34,000 pounds on a two-axle vehicle. For trucks with two or more axles, the weight limit is regulated by the following formula: B = 500((LN/N-1) + 12N + 36). In this formula, W is the total gross weight (up to the nearest 500 pounds), L is the distance in feet between the axles, and N is the number of axles. If you`ve been injured in a truck accident, an experienced Cincinnati truck accident attorney at O`Connor, Acciani & Levy can help. We may investigate the circumstances of your case to determine whether the truck driver or freight forwarding company can be held liable for the damages. There is a special formula for tire loads. For each axle, the maximum permissible weight is the number of tires multiplied by the width of the tire tread in inches multiplied by 800.

If you`ve been injured in a truck accident and you think the truck driver or trucking company may have violated state or federal regulations, it`s important to discuss your concerns with our experienced personal injury attorneys in Cincinnati. We can help you get compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering you suffered as a result of negligence. GBM Law`s truck accident lawyers have been protecting Ohio residents for more than 30 years and understand the unique aspects of trucking industry regulation. When a truck accident occurs, it is important to carefully review the records and determine if the truck was within the weight limits or had the necessary permits to be overweight. While our lawyers are very familiar with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and standard practices, we also work closely with trucking industry professionals who have a thorough understanding of the training, recommendations and knowledge required of freight forwarders and their drivers. If you have been involved in a truck accident in Ohio, please do not hesitate to contact our competent truck accident attorneys immediately. Evidence and records critical to your legal case can be lost in the days and weeks following an accident. Our legal team can help you understand your rights and compensation options for your injuries during a free consultation. If we represent you, we will take immediate action to ensure that everything is done to preserve your file. There are never any fees under our contingency fee agreement, unless we recover money for you. The Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code are the agencies for maximum permissible weights on Ohio roads and bridges.

The Ministry of Transport`s Transportation Permits Operational Guide explains these guidelines. The following explanation and example can help explain arithmetic. If there is a conflict between the information mentioned here and the primary sources mentioned above, the latter should be followed. All applications for obesity permits (EOs) are checked against these axle weight guidelines. Each axis is checked accordingly or otherwise scored for each directive. SINGLE AXLE WEIGHT: The total weight exerted on the road surface by all wheels, the centres of which may be situated between two parallel vertical transverse planes spaced forty inches apart and extending over the entire width of the vehicle. The maximum single-axle load shall not exceed twenty thousand pounds. TANDEM AXLE WEIGHT: the total weight exerted on the ground by two or more successive axles, the centres of which may be situated between parallel vertical transverse planes spaced more than forty inches apart but not exceeding ninety-six inches and extending over the entire width of the vehicle. The maximum axle load in tandem shall not exceed thirty-four thousand pounds.

Ohio law sets specific weight limits for commercial vehicles. The limit depends on the type and number of axles of a commercial vehicle. The maximum weight limits are as follows: The Revised Ohio Code and the Ohio Administrative Code are the authorities for maximum weights allowed on Ohio roads and bridges. The Ministry of Transport`s Transportation Permits Operational Guide explains these guidelines. The Ohio State Highway Patrol, a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, enforces all trucking operations in the state. This also includes limiting the height, width and length of commercial vehicles. Maximum permissible loads for vehicles in normal operation Based on weight formula: W = 500 [ ( L (N) / (N-1) ) + 12 (N) + 36 ] W = the maximum weight in pounds that can be carried on a group of two or more axles up to the next 500 pounds The maximum width of a commercial vehicle is eight feet, six inches or 102 inches. If a truck exceeds this width, it may be limited to public roads, which may explain its larger size.

The width restriction applies only to the structure of the truck and does not include mirrors or safety devices. In addition, the height of a commercial vehicle is limited to 13 feet, six inches. Ohio has adopted the Federal Bridge Formula for Ohio Roads, which sets the maximum weight that a set of axles of a motor vehicle can support on the interstate highway system. The bridge formula was adopted by Congress in 1975 to limit the weight-to-length ratio of a vehicle crossing a bridge. It consists of three main components: To use the table of bridge formulae to obtain the maximum permissible load on axes 1 to 3, read the left column (distance in feet between axes) to L = 21 and via the number of axes on the right to N = 3 (axes). Now check axes 1 to 5 against the figure and table. W (actual weight) = 12,000 + 17,000 + 17,000 + 17,000 + 17,000 = 80,000 lbs. N = 5 axes; L = 51 feet W maximum of the table for L of 51 feet and N of 5 (axes) = 80,000 lbs. This central distance is satisfactory. Now check axes 2 to 5 against the figure and table. W (actual weight) = 17,000 + 17,000 + 17,000 + 17,000 = 68,000 lb N = 4 axes; L = 34 feet W maximum from the table for L = 34 feet and N = 4 (axes) = 64,500 lbs. This means that the figure shows a violation.

The actual weight of 68,000 lbs exceeds the maximum allowable weight of 64,500 lbs for the given centre distance. To correct the situation, part of the load must be removed from the vehicle or the center distance of 34 feet increased.