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OK HB1087
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
John Bennett
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AI Summary
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Increases height limit for vehicles from 13.5 feet to 15 feet, with exceptions for special mobilized machinery.
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Establishes annual vehicle permits for oversize/overweight loads with limits of 12 feet width, 14 feet height, 110 feet length, and 120,000 pounds gross weight; fee set at $4,000.
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Allows manufacturers to obtain annual permits for their own manufactured oversize/overweight loads at $500 fee, with limits of 12.5 feet width and 15 feet height.
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Requires Oklahoma Load Limit Map be updated every two years in print and every six months online via Internet; establishes internet publication requirement.
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Modifies escort vehicle requirements for vehicles exceeding 12.5 feet in width and authorizes Department of Public Safety to enter reciprocal agreements with other states for escort certifications.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; relating to oversize annual permits; providing option; limiting load size; relating to Oklahoma Load Limit Map; requiring map be available on Internet; emergency.
Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Last Action
Authored by Senator Allen (principal Senate author)
3/2/2011