Determination that vehicle was overweight--Variation of five percent

For the purpose of this chapter, in determining the gross weight of vehicle or vehicles, and load combined, a variation of five percent, but not to exceed one thousand pounds in excess of the maximum weights herein provided, is hereby allowed, without such variation constituting a violation of this chapter. Source: SDC 1939, § 44.0431; SL 1953, ch 239 .