625 ILCS 5/15-111 Violations

If you or your company received an overweight truck ticket in Illinois, you could be facing significant fines under 625 ILCS 5/15-111, often ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars.

At Connolly Law Office, P.C., we focus on defending overweight truck violations under 625 ILCS 5/15-111 and related Illinois Vehicle Code provisions. We represent truck drivers, owner-operators, and trucking companies throughout Illinois, including Cook County, DuPage County, Will County, Kane County, Kendall County, and Lake County.

Attorney Sean Connolly brings over 20 years of legal experience and real-world trucking industry insight to each case. Before becoming a lawyer, he worked on a garbage truck for Waste Management, giving him firsthand understanding of how weight limits, permits, and enforcement affect drivers in the field.

If you’ve received an overweight ticket, don’t just pay it - fight it.

Connolly Law Office represents:

  • Trucking companies
  • CDL drivers and owner-operators
  • Crane and heavy equipment companies
  • Waste and recycling haulers
  • Construction and aggregate carriers

If your business depends on moving heavy loads, an overweight violation can directly impact your bottom line, we help you defend it.

Overweight truck citations in Illinois often involve:

  • 625 ILCS 5/15-111 weight violations
  • Axle weight violations
  • Gross weight violations
  • IDOT overweight permits
  • Illinois Tollway permit violations
  • County and municipal permit violations
  • Municipal overweight ordinances (including Chicago)

These cases often involve technical legal and engineering issues, including load distribution, axle spacing, and permit interpretation.

How We Defend Overweight Truck Tickets

Sean Connolly works with clients to determine the most effective strategy, including:

  • Challenging weigh station procedures and accuracy
  • Analyzing whether a valid IDOT, Tollway, county or municipal permit applies
  • Identifying legal defenses under the Illinois Vehicle Code
  • Negotiating substantial reductions in fines
  • Taking cases to trial and the appellate court when necessary

Every case is evaluated from both a legal and business perspective, ensuring you make the most cost-effective decision.

Why Choose Connolly Law Office for Overweight Truck Defense

  • Focused experience in Illinois overweight truck law
  • Proven results reducing costly overweight fines
  • Understanding of CDL and trucking industry realities
  • Knowledge of IDOT, Tollway, and municipal enforcement
  • Representation across all major Illinois trucking corridors
  • Experience successfully trying overweight cases in trial and appellate courts

Sean Connolly brings a unique perspective to overweight truck defense.

Before becoming an attorney, he worked on a garbage truck, giving him firsthand insight into the realities of truck operations and enforcement. Today, he applies that experience in defending trucking companies and drivers throughout Illinois.

He also:

  • Attends truck enforcement training programs
  • Is a member of the Illinois Trucking Association
  • Has over 20 years of legal experience

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are overweight truck fines in Illinois?

Fines vary based on excess weight and can reach tens of thousands of dollars under Illinois law.

Can overweight truck tickets be reduced?

Yes. Many cases can be negotiated or challenged depending on the facts and applicable permits.

Do I need a lawyer for an overweight violation?

Because of the potential financial exposure, hiring an attorney experienced in Illinois overweight truck defense is strongly recommended.

Facing an overweight truck violation in Illinois?

The sooner you act, the more options you may have to reduce or fight the fine. Contact Connolly Law Office today.

Protect your CDL. Protect your business. Fight the ticket.