The following schedules are maximum fines for violation of regulations subject to this chapter:\nNote: Maximum Accumulated Fine for each group is the highest fine indicated for each group. For example, three separate violations for any group 3 item would be $150.00 for those three violations.\nNote: Group = the severity rating assigned to each violation with the #1, being the most severe.\n(a)\nSchedule I - DRIVER OUT-OF SERVICE\nDriver Out-of-Service Criteria\nDriver Uniform Fine Schedule\nVIOLATION\nGROUP\nOne Violation\nTwo Violations within same group\nThree Violations within same group\nDriver under 21\n3\n$30.00\n$90.00\n$150.00\nNo operator's license\n3\n$30.00\n$90.00\n$150.00\nCDL Violations\n3\n$30.00\n$90.00\n$150.00\nMedical Waiver when required\n3\n$30.00\n$90.00\n$150.00\nIntoxicating Beverage (unopened container in cab)\n3\n$30.00\n$90.00\n$150.00\nImpaired Driver (sick or fatigued)\n2\n$100.00\n$200.00\n$300.00\n10 Hour Violation\n2\n$100.00\n$200.00\n$300.00\nDriving After 15 Hours\n2\n$100.00\n$200.00\n$300.00\nDriving After 60/70\n2\n$100.00\n$200.00\n$300.00\nNo Record of Duty Status\n2\n$100.00\n$200.00\n$300.00\nNo Record of Duty Status (previous 7 \nDriving After 15 Hours\n2\n$100.00\n$200.00\n$300.00\nDriving After 60/70\n2\n$100.00\n$200.00\n$300.00\nNo Record of Duty Status\n2\n$100.00\n$200.00\n$300.00\nNo Record of Duty Status (previous 7 days)\n2\n$100.00\n$200.00\n$300.00\nFalse Log*\n2\n$300.00\nn/a\nn/a\nDisqualified Driver\n1\n$500.00\n$1,000.00\n$1,500.00\nDrug Possession\n1\n$500.00\n$1,000.00\n$1,500.00\nDriving Under the Influence (Drugs)\n1\n$500.00\n$1,000.00\n$1,500.00\nIntoxicating Beverage (detectable presence/under the influence/possession of an open container)\n1\n$500.00\n$1,000.00\n$1,500.00\n(1) Violation of Out-of-Service Notice (each notice, not each offense) is $1,000.00.\n(2) * Any falsification of record of duty status (intentional) = $300.00\n(b)\nSchedule II - VEHICLE OUT-OF-SERVICE\nVehicle Out-of-Service Criteria\nVehicle Uniform Fine Schedule\nVIOLATION\nGROUP\nOne Violation\nTwo Violations within same group\nThree Violations within same group\nAudible Air Leak, Brake Chamber\n3\n$30.00\n$90.00\n$150.00\nLeaking Chamber, Loose Cap\n3\n$30.00\n$90.00\n$150.00\nMaster Cylinder (less than 1/4th full)\n3\n$30.00\n$90.00\n$150.00\nExhaust System (All)\n3\n$30.00\n$90.00\n$150.00\nWindshield 0.00\n$150.00\nLeaking Chamber, Loose Cap\n3\n$30.00\n$90.00\n$150.00\nMaster Cylinder (less than 1/4th full)\n3\n$30.00\n$90.00\n$150.00\nExhaust System (All)\n3\n$30.00\n$90.00\n$150.00\nWindshield Wipers\n3\n$30.00\n$90.00\n$150.00\nAll Others\n3\n$30.00\n$90.00\n$150.00\nLoose Component\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nReadjustment Limits\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nBrake Lining or Pads\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nBrake Lining or Pads (steering)\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nParking Brakes (inoperable break-away system)\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nParking Brakes (non-manufactured holes or cracks in spring brake housing)\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nBrake Hose\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nBrake Tubing\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nLow Pressure Warning Device\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nAir Reservoir Security\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nAir Compressor Mounting Bolts\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nPower Assist Unit (fails to operate)\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nHydraulic Lines or Hoses Defective\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nLeaks (visible on application)\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nHydraulic System Failure Warning System\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nVacuum Hoses or nes or Hoses Defective\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nLeaks (visible on application)\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nHydraulic System Failure Warning System\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nVacuum Hoses or Lines\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nAdjustable Axle (pins and locks)\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nFuel Tank Mounting and Fasteners\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nHead & Tail Lamps\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nTurn & Stop Lamps\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nSuspension\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nVan/Open-Top Trailer Bodies\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nWheels and Rims\n2\n$50.00\n$150.00\n$250.00\nDefective Breaking Action\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nDefective Braking Action (steering)\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nMissing Brake\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nMissing Component\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nCracked or Broken Drum or Rotor\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nAir Loss Rate Inadequate\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nTractor-Protection Valve (inadequate/inoperative)\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nAir Compressor (loose or broken pulley)\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nAir Compressor (broken mounting)\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nElectric Brakes (including Breakaway n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nAir Compressor (loose or broken pulley)\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nAir Compressor (broken mounting)\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nElectric Brakes (including Breakaway Device)\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nHydraulic Brakes (no Pedal Reserve)\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nBreakaway Braking Device\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nVacuum System Reserve\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nCoupling Devices - All (when in use) (cracked, broken, displaced)\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nTire and Wheel Clearance\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nSafe Loading (unsecured load)\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nSteering Mechanism\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nSteering Axle\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\nEmergency Exits (Buses)\n1\n$100.00\n$300.00\n$600.00\n(c)\nSchedule III - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS\nOut-of-Service Criteria\nFine Schedule\nVIOLATION\nGROUP\nOne Violation\nTwo Violations within same group\nThree Violations within same group\nShipping Papers (missing, incomplete or both)\n3\n$30.00\n$90.00\n$150.00\nBulk Package Markings\n3\n$30.00\n$90.00\n$150.00\nPlacarding/Number & Type (discolored, lack of or missing, no horizontal reading, g Papers (missing, incomplete or both)\n3\n$30.00\n$90.00\n$150.00\nBulk Package Markings\n3\n$30.00\n$90.00\n$150.00\nPlacarding/Number & Type (discolored, lack of or missing, no horizontal reading, incorrect)\n2\n$100.00\nn/a*\nn/a*\nBulk Packages\n1\n$250.00\n$500.00\n$1,000.00\nAbsence of PIH Markings/ Non-Bulk Packaging**\n1\n$250.00\n$500.00\n$1,000.00\nNon-Bulk Packaging\n1\n$250.00\n$500.00\n$1,000.00\nLoading & Securement (no leaks on packages)\n1\n$250.00\n$500.00\n$1,000.00\nForbidden Items\n1\n$250.00\n$500.00\n$1,000.00\nRadioactive Materials Levels (at surface)\n1\n$250.00\n$500.00\n$1,000.00\nPoison Inhalation Hazard Markings/Bulk Packaging**\n1\n$250.00\n$500.00\n$1,000.00\n*Two and three violations are not applicable because there is only one group 2 violation in the hazardous materials out-of-service criteria.\n**PIH = Poison Inhalation Hazard\n(d) Violations of an out-of-service notice issued pursuant to this section is punishable by fines not to exceed $1,000.00. Nothing contained in this section may be construed as limiting the ability of this Territory to impose additional civil or criminal penalties.
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U.S. Virgin Islands § 393 — U.S. Virgin Islands law