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AR HB1998
Bill
Status
Passed
3/24/2017
Primary Sponsor
Clint Penzo
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas commercial motor vehicle laws to align with federal requirements under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (Pub. L. No. 114-94)
- Changes load extension limits for vehicle combinations transporting automobiles from 3 feet to 4 feet beyond the front and from 4 feet to 6 feet beyond the rear
- Establishes maximum total length of 80 feet for motor vehicle combinations engaged in automobile transportation
- Creates new provisions allowing towaway trailer transporter combinations with a maximum length of 82 feet, consisting of a towing unit and two trailers or semitrailers weighing no more than 26,000 pounds total
- Clarifies that size and weight provisions do not apply to emergency vehicles, road machinery, farm implements, or vehicles operating under special permits
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Commercial Motor Vehicles To Conform With Federal Requirements Under The Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act.
Last Action
Notification that HB1998 is now Act 619
3/24/2017
Committee Referrals
Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs3/8/2017
Public Transportation3/6/2017
Full Bill Text
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