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North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 20

The full text of G.S. 20-119.1 (Use of excess overweight and oversize fees), with plain-English commentary from North Carolina DWI defense attorneys Chris Adkins and Chris Purkey in the side column. Article 3: Motor Vehicle Act of 1937.

Attorney commentary

This one-sentence section says what happens to oversize and overweight permit money that is left over after the cost of running the permit program. That leftover money must go to highway and bridge maintenance needed because of damage from oversize or overweight loads. Program costs are measured through the review DOT must do at least every two years under G.S. 20-119(e).

It does not create any duty or penalty for drivers or owners. It is a budgeting rule for the Department of Transportation.

Practical note: the idea is that permit fees should track the wear heavy loads put on roads and bridges. Civil penalties for weight violations are handled separately under G.S. 20-118(e).

Commentary by Attorney Chris Adkins & Attorney Chris Purkey, Adkins & Purkey, PLLC · Reviewed November 2026 · General information, not legal advice.

§ 20-119.1. Use of excess overweight and oversize fees.

Funds generated by overweight and oversize permit fees in excess of the cost of administering the program, as determined pursuant to G.S. 20-119(e), shall be used for highway and bridge maintenance required as a result of damages caused from overweight or oversize loads. (2005-276, s. 28.5.)

Official text of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-119.1 as published by the North Carolina General Assembly (Chapter 20 PDF, retrieved November 10, 2026). Verify the current version on ncleg.gov ↗.

§ 20-119.1. Use of excess overweight and oversize fees.

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