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§ 390.23 Relief from regulations Do I need to stop at weigh stations when operating under a declared emergency exemption?

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Do I need to stop at weigh stations when operating under a declared emergency exemption?

Weigh stations are managed by individual States, so requirements to stop vary.  Unless advised otherwise, you should assume that normal rules apply even during a declared emergency.

Regulatory Topic: Emergency Declarations
Effective Date: Sunday, April 15, 2018
Issued Date: Sunday, April 15, 2018