1. (a) The department shall issue a set of two (2) weight decals to each vehicle weighing 10,001 pounds or more in accordance with subdivision (f) of Vehicle Code section 9400.1. Except for school buses, as defined in Vehicle Code Section 545 (see subsection (a)(1) below for the requirements that apply only to school buses), one (1) weight decal shall be affixed to each door on the right and left sides of the vehicle, or, if the vehicle has sliding doors, immediately in front of or behind each door. The decals may be affixed to plaques that are permanently attached to or adjacent to the right and left door of the vehicle. Both decals shall be visible from fifty feet.

   1. (1) School Buses, as defined in Vehicle Code Section 545, shall have one weight decal affixed on each side of the vehicle, or upon plaques which are permanently affixed to the vehicle, twelve (12) inches from the rear portion of the rear wheel well opening. Both decals shall be visible from fifty feet.
2. (b) The department shall charge a three dollar ($3) fee for each set of weight decals, including substitute and duplicate weight decals.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1651, Vehicle Code. Reference: Section 9400.1, Vehicle Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-15-2004; operative 1-14-2005 (Register 2004, No. 51).

2. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsection (a)(1) and amendment of Note filed 7-28-2006; operative 8-27-2006 (Register 2006, No. 30).