Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 73 - WEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS
Part I - Weights and Standards
Chapter 7 - Oversize and Overweight Permit Laws and Regulations
Section I-709 - Check Weights

A. The truck permit office and the weight enforcement office may authorize check weights at stationary enforcement units in certain circumstances. Authorization for check weights must be confirmed before movement of the vehicle in Louisiana may begin. Authorization for check weights on those vehicles which are carrying loads that are ineligible for permits should be obtained from the weight enforcement office. Authorization for check weights on those vehicles which are eligible for permits should be obtained from the truck permit office.

B. Courtesy check weights will be given to vehicles with a valid overweight permit and is routed through DOTD stationary scales.

C. In order to obtain a check weight, those vehicles which are eligible for permits must have a valid overweight permit for at least the minimum permitted weight. If the vehicle is both oversize and overweight, the vehicle must have a valid oversize and overweight permit.

D. The license number or serial number of the vehicle and the overweight permit number must be provided to the truck permit office. This information will be dispatched to the nearest stationary enforcement unit. If the vehicle arrives at the scale without authorization, if the vehicle does not match the license number or serial number provided to the truck permit office, or if the overweight permit number does not agree with the number provided, then the vehicle will be penalized.