AK SB218

Establishes a 140,000-pound loaded gross weight limit for vehicles and vehicle combinations on highways under the state's jurisdiction, with exceptions requiring permits.

Exempts vehicles transporting only food for human consumption or refined fuel from the 140,000-pound weight limit requirement.

Authorizes the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to charge permit fees calculated based on the vehicle's equivalent single axle load and distance traveled to offset roadway maintenance and administrative costs.

Clarifies that implements of husbandry are exempt from the new 140,000-pound weight limit unless the implement is the load of another vehicle.

Creates a new citation violation for exceeding the 140,000-pound weight limit, allowing peace officers and authorized department employees to issue citations.