HB 266 Summary

• Repeals and replaces Section 304.180 of Missouri law regarding vehicle weight limitations on state highways.

• Establishes maximum axle weight limits of 20,000 pounds for single axles and 34,000 pounds for tandem axles, with a detailed table specifying gross weight limits based on the distance between axles.

• Allows vehicles hauling livestock or agricultural products to carry a gross weight of up to 85,500 pounds on U.S. Highway 36 (St. Joseph to U.S. 65) and U.S. Highway 65 (Iowa state line to U.S. 36), but prohibits this exemption on Interstate highways.

• Permits a 2,000-pound weight overage on non-interstate highways with a maximum total gross weight of 80,000 pounds; allows additional weight allowances for idle reduction technology and special permits for concrete pump trucks and well-drilling equipment.

• Authorizes state highways and transportation commission to establish reduced weight limits for bridges in poor condition and requires compliance with federal weight limitations under 23 U.S.C. Section 127.