The Department is responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulations pertaining to motor carrier safety, and size and weight. As part of that responsibility, the Department is granted authority to impose civil penalties on motor carriers that fail to comply with relevant regulations. The purpose of imposing civil penalties is to improve roadway safety and protect the public infrastructure by encouraging compliance with motor carrier regulations.

KEY: civil penalties, notice of agency action, motor carrier, enforcement

Date of Last Change: November 10, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 72-9-103; 72-9-301; 72-9-303