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Through the first 9 months of 2009, Attorney Matthew T. Marin has been able to save Truckers and Trucking Companies like yours
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Pawtucket and Sakonnet River Bridge
Traffic Ticket Defense Lawyer
If you are a truck driver or trucking company who has received a fine for violating the Pawtucket River Bridge axle restriction and weight limit, you are not alone. A recent article in the Providence Journal disclosed that since November 2007 over 5,600 truckers have been charged with violating the bridge's weight limit. In February 2009 alone, over 441 stops resulted in weight limit fines and other violations.
At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esquire, Inc. we provide experienced local representation for truck drivers and trucking companies. With our knowledge and experience navigating the rules and procedures at the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal, we will fight to reduce the amount of your fine and argue to have your ticket dismissed. Whether you are facing a $3,000 ticket for your first offense or a $5,000 ticket for a subsequent offense, call today and speak directly with Attorney Matthew Marin about your legal options.
Contact us for a free evaluation of your case by calling (401) 228-8271.
A traffic ticket alleging violation of the Axle Restriction on the Pawtucket River Bridge can be a costly matter for truckers and trucking companies. In addition to the fine, out of state companies and drivers face the dilemma of being forced to pay the ticket or travel to Rhode Island to defend the ticket. At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esquire, Inc. we can help. In most cases, we can get the Court's approval and waive your appearance. This means that we can defend your case at the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal without the need for you to appear in court.
If you have received an infamous Pawtucket River Bridge Traffic Ticket, contact our Law Offices as soon as possible so that we can discuss your legal rights and options. The relevant portions of the Section 31-25-30 are located below.
Section 31-25-30 - Axle Restriction on the Pawtucket River Bridge and the Sakonnet River Bridge
(a) It shall be unlawful to transport or operate over or upon the Pawtucket River Bridge or the Sakonnet River Bridge, any single vehicle equipped with more than two (2) axles or any combination vehicle equipped with more than two (2) axles per unit except those listed in this section.
(e) Any carrier operating a vehicle or combination of vehicles in violation of this section shall be fined three thousand dollars ($3,000) for the first offense, not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each and every subsequent offense.
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