Dump Question

Yes you will get a ticket if you are over the 12,34,34 weigh distribution for the interstate unless you have permits. Even with permits IF you don't have axles rated for that weight and have a PITA inspector you'll get a ticket for that. You can have 40K on a spread or tri axle setup.

 

The inspectors will also look at the weight rating of your steer tires and will write you a ticket if the weight on your steer axle is heavier than what your tires are rated to carry.

 

Also, some states allow higher limits if you stay off of the interstate. TN allows 40 on a tandem axle and 20 on the steer, so having a heavier rated axle helps in places like that.

 

Alabama allows 82,500 on a quad-axle, 88,000 on five axles, 92,400 on 6 axles. These weights are for secondary and county roads unless otherwise marked.
Some of us run the interstate with these weights because it's safer than a two lane where you have no where to go when some inbred ignorant Richard cranium pulls out when your 100 feet from them traveling at 55 mph, then stops in a 1000 feet to turn left against traffic. Although some times it's debatable as to WHICH highway system has the most of the aforementioned idiots(this includes steering wheel holders)