Overweight truck fine of $14k upheld; GPS no excuse

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{"text":"A Pennsylvania appeals court has upheld a $14,000 fine for a trucker who violated overweight laws, not accepting the driver’s excuse that has been heard over again.\n\nOn Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court’s decision to fine truck driver Na’Ron Emil Akins $14,250 for driving overweight in Hellertown. Akins represented himself in court, making an argument that has become all too familiar in the industry in the 21st century.\n\nRead more: https://landline.media/severely-overweight-truck-fine-upheld-gps-no-excuse/  ","videos":"[]","link":"{}","pics":"[]","canComment":true}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"That fine is ridiculous. I don’t disagree with him getting fined, but the amount is crazy. A $1,000 fine would be more than sufficient. Guess the local PD is trying to get a new cruiser in his dime","replyToPid":0}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"Gotta read the disclaimer that always appear on screen before u use the GPS: FOLLOW LOCAL LAWS!!!","replyToPid":0}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"He didn't need to be on that Rd to get back to the Interstate. He wasn't following the GPS, he made a wrong turn. Look up the location, the article gives all the information you need.","replyToPid":0}