People v. Kolomis

PRESIDING JUSTICE INGLIS

delivered the opinion of the court:

The State appeals after the trial court dismissed a complaint against defendant, Nicholas Kolomis, for operating a vehicle that exceeded the registration weight limits in violation of section 15—112(f) of the Illinois Vehicle Code (Code) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 95½, par. 15—112(f)). The issue on appeal is whether a truck driver who operates a vehicle without a valid registration also can be fined for exceeding the registered weight limit. We reverse and remand.

On October 9, 1991, defendant was stopped by a Kildeer police officer…