is an overweight ticket a moving violation?

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    marvelousmack Light Load Member

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    From what i see i don't think it is a moving violation but is it something that is very frowned upon to possible employers?
     
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    No. Some employers don’t like them. Mine couldn’t care less. In fact, he pays them.
     
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    No. It's not a moving violation, and to the best of my knowledge, it doesn't affect your MVR. It is a misdemeanor citation, and if not paid, can be considered more serious.
    Bottom line, I don't think any driver has ever done jail time for being overweight. Best to just pay it and move on. Try to avoid it in the future...
     
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    No it is not.
     
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    No. They are annoying though and I wouldn't want them on my license. They show up as, "misuse of equipment".

    The only negative story I have ever ever heard is that a O/O I know went to rent a Ferrari in Vegas and they saw that and would not rent it to him.
     
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    I am reading that the "misuse of equipment" thing no longer exists....maybe.
     
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    Over 100k gets you a ride to jail in Arkansas, destruction of state property charge.
    That’s without a mother may I slip anyway.
     
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    wow that sucks that it even affects renting a car but i guess it is what it is. shrug.
     
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    They let him rent a regular car just not the Ferrari. Nuts! He was bummed!
     
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    ok thats not that bad lol. but you definitely want the ferarri insted!
     
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