RYE, NY (December 11, 2025) — The City of Rye Police Department conducted two separate commercial vehicle inspections this past week, resulting in multiple state and federal violations.
On Friday, December 5th, a City of Rye Police Officer observed a tri-axle dump truck traveling southbound on Boston Post Road with dirt/soil extending above the side walls of the dump body and spilling onto the roadway. After observing additional Vehicle and Traffic Law violations, the officer conducted a traffic stop and escorted the vehicle to a safe location for a D.O.T inspection.
The inspection, which included a weights and measures check, revealed several violations, three of which placed the vehicle out of service. Violations included failure to properly secure cargo to prevent spilling, exceeding the legal allowable gross weight by 35,950 lbs without a divisible load permit, and exceeding tire load limits on axles three and four, among others.
On Tuesday, December 9th, a different tri-axle dump truck was observed traveling eastbound on Purdy Avenue. The vehicle was seen lifting its tag axle while turning from Purdy Avenue onto Boston Post Road. The truck was stopped and subjected to a D.O.T inspection, including a weights and measures check.
The inspection identified multiple violations, including operation with a voided Type 1 (divisible load) permit and exceeding the legal allowable gross weight by 25,900 lbs, among others.
An overweight vehicle on our roadways has a direct safety threat to the general public and increases required maintenance on our roadways. The City of Rye Police Department remains committed to ensuring public safety by identifying and removing unsafe commercial vehicles from our roadways and protecting local infrastructure.
This article was drafted with the aid of Grok, an AI tool by xAI, under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.
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