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HB 2075 Overweight/oversize vehicle permits; violation of terms and conditions thereof does not invalidate.

Introduced by: Edward T. Scott | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Overweight/oversize vehicle permits.  Provides that violation of terms and conditions of excessive size and weight permits shall not invalidate the weight allowed on such permit unless (i) the permit vehicle is operating off the route listed on the permit, (ii) the vehicle has fewer axles than required by the permit, (iii) the vehicle has less axle spacing than required by the permit when measured longitudinally from the center of the axle to center axle with any fraction of a foot rounded to the next highest foot, or (iv) the vehicle is transporting multiple items not allowed by the permit.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Overweight/oversize vehicle permits.  Provides that violation of terms and conditions of any overweight or oversize vehicle permit does not void such permit unless such violation involves (i) knowingly crossing a restricted structure, (ii) creating a safety hazard, (iii) the lack of a required escort, (iv) complete deviation from a prescribed route, (v) a violation of a curfew by more than 30 minutes, (vi) noncompliance with axle spacing requirements by more than two inches, or (vii) having fewer than the required number of axles.