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VIRP 3.085: Weight Fees

Collection and Payment of Fees and Penalties

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 3.085 (Weight Fees) covers weight fees are collected on commercial vehicles in addition to the other fees due for registration. Weight fees for vehicles operated under 10,001 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW) and for pickups are determined by the number of axles and unladen weight. Part of Collection and Payment of Fees and Penalties. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • Weight fees are collected on commercial vehicles in addition to the other fees due for registration.
  • Weight fees for vehicles operated under 10,001 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW) and for pickups are determined by the number of axles and unladen weight.
  • Weight fees for vehicles operated over 10,001 pounds GVW are determined by the declared GVW or combined GVW (CGW) as shown on the Declaration of Gross Vehicle….
  • Weight fees are subject to penalties based on the date fees are paid.
  • Weight Fee Exemptions The following commercially-designed vehicles are exempt from weight fees: Three-axle motor vehicles weighing less than 2,000 pounds….

Important Facts

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3.085
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Collection and Payment of Fees and Penalties
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VIRP 3.085: Weight Fees | California DMV Registration Manual – Tags Clinic