Listen to this article RENSSELAER â Jasper County Highway Department officials say the countyâs frost law will go into effect Friday. Beginning at 2 a.m. Feb. 26, no vehicles weighing more than 16,000 pounds (8 tons) in declared gross weight can operate on county roads and highways, with a few exceptions. The law will stay in effect until further notice. Vehicles operating on county roads and highways that weigh more than the allowed amount can face not more than $2,500 fine for a first offense; and no more than $7,500 for a second or subsequent violation. Law enforcement may cite the operator or owner of the vehicle â or both â with a violation. They also have the authority to seize, hold or impound the overweight vehicle until the weight is reduced to comply with the law.