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States Requiring Permits
General Info
Go into the scale house prepared ... know or bring in your

Bill of Lading
Licence plate / number
DOT number
IFTA
Proof of Insurance
Full VIN (Vehicle Identification number)
Make / Model of vehicle
Know if the vehicle is going to the final user or dealer

Info posted in 2004 and based on running on an MN plate
        NOTE: Most permits are based on milage, amounts shown are for frequently traveled routes.
NOTE: Most permits are available via fax prior to entering state.
 
           
  AZ   $30+ I-15 SB - Get permit at last UT scale
I-40 WB - Get permit at first AZ scale
... they generally ask to see my plate registration info, taped to the back of the plate
 
           
  BC   $42 I-5 NB - Get permit at first scale
>>> Fine for failing to stop and get permit - $150 - 11/06
>>> Fine for failing to stop when signaled - $150
>>> Fine for failing to carry BC insurance - $600
 
           
  ID   $30 I-84 WB - Get permit at last truckstop in UT
I-90 WB - Get permit at last scale in MT
 
           
  MT   $20 I-90/I-94 WB - Get permit at first open scale in MT
>>> Fine for failing to stop for permit - $80 - 11/06
Permits via phone # 406-678-4257 (Haugan)
 
           
  NE     I-80 WB - Get permit at truckstops BEFORE crossing scales  
           
  NM   $10 I-40 WB - Get permit at first scale open scale
US 54 SB - "
... or at I-40 WB AZ scale
>>> Fine for failing to stop for permit $200 - 2/07
 
           
  OR   $21 - Under 26,000#
Over 26,000# based on wt
I-82 SB - Get permit at border scales limited hours, in-land scales issue fines, not permits
I-84 WB - "
 
           
  SD   $15 I-90 WB - Get permit at first truckstop in SD
>>> Fine for failing to stop and get permit - $144
 
           
  WA   -0- Under 26,000# Must have permit before entering state
... permits are faxed to you from WA DOT
 
           
  WY     I-80 WB - All vehicals need to stop at scale
.... permit MAY not be required if you are delivering to the final user
... AND you must mount your plate on the rear of your vehical
 
           



 
 
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