Defending Clients in Various Trucking Offenses
Truck drivers face a large responsibility in promptly delivering goods and products nationwide. Due to the nature of the job and the constant wear and tear of the vehicles used, safety becomes an important aspect for the truck driver and his or her employer to factor in. There is a wide variety of safety regulations pertaining to motor carrier law violations involving:
- Weight of the truck
- Driver fatigue
- Lane usage
The Illinois Vehicle code regulates a truck's maximum weight while being used on roadways. A violation of this regulation can result in severe damage to the roadways and be a threat to the truck drivers overall safety. James Stern is an experienced Belleville truck violations attorney that can advise truck drivers in various legal matters. Contact our office for more information about our services.
East St. Louis Overweight Truck Violations Attorney
An overweight truck's effect on a road is equivalent to hundreds of cars' weight on a road, which can lead to unnecessary damage to certain roads. There may be other issues such as unsafely secured cargo, equipment violations, or the driver lacking proper licensing for the material or product they are hauling. As a remedy to this, truck enforcement agencies will often conduct roadside safety checks including weight and safety inspections at various locations. There are times however, when a simple licensing ticket turns into a more serious offense resulting in the driver losing his or her driving privileges. In any case where a truck driver is unable to perform his or her job due to a suspended license or safety offense, it is important to hire experienced legal representation to ensure that the matter is handled efficiently and that the driver be able to return to work quickly. At the Law Office of James Stern, we have represented hundreds of truck drivers in various truck regulation offense cases including weight station violations, and we can help resolve the legal matters involved.
We negotiate with law enforcement authorities to regain the truck driver's license and work with the truck driver's employer to make sure all necessary safety procedures are followed.
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If you are seeking legal representation or would like more information about our services, contact our office today to set up a free consultation. You can reach our office toll free at 866-959-6782 or by contacting us online.
