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MO SB283
Bill
Status
2/16/2011
Primary Sponsor
Brian Munzlinger
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AI Summary
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Allows motor vehicles carrying agricultural products to exceed maximum weight limits by up to 10 percent on tandem axles, groups of axles, and gross weight between October 15 and December 15 each year.
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Exempts the 10 percent weight tolerance from application on interstate highways and the Strategic Highway Network (STRAHNET).
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Specifies that enforcement penalties apply only to the portion of load exceeding 10 percent above the legal limit, not the entire excess weight.
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Defines "agricultural products" using the same meaning in section 274.020 of Missouri law.
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Repeals and replaces section 304.180 of Missouri law regarding vehicle weight limits and axle load regulations.
Legislative Description
Allows motor vehicles hauling agricultural products to exceed state weight limits by up to ten percent during harvest period
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Transportation Committee
2/23/2011