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AR HB1998

Bill

Status

Passed

3/24/2017

Primary Sponsor

Clint Penzo

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

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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