Pa. police issue traffic ticket for over $37,000

[April 03, 2009]  BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) -- A police captain in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley said it's the highest fine he's ever seen on a traffic ticket: $37,554.54.

Bethlehem Police Capt. David Kravatz said the major violation was not getting the "super load" permit that was needed because the truck was hauling a 213,000-pound steel cylinder. Police cited the driver and truck owner.

Kravatz said the truck sat idle for almost three weeks after it tipped on March 12 because a new route, proper permits and a police escort took so long to plan. It was removed Wednesday.

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Information from: The Express-Times, http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/

[Associated Press]

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