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OK SB1369
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends 47 O.S. 2011, Section 14-109 regarding gross vehicle weight limits for motor vehicles on roads and highways
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Single axle weight limit remains at 20,000 pounds; establishes weight limits based on distance between extreme axles using a detailed table ranging from 4 feet (34,000 pounds) to 60 feet (90,000 pounds)
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Creates exceptions allowing 5% overweight allowance for vehicles transporting timber, grain, fertilizer, cotton, livestock, peanuts, canola, sunflowers, soybeans, rock, sand, gravel, coal, and flour when registered at maximum rate and not operating on interstate highways
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Allows utility and refuse collection vehicles to exceed standard weights by up to 15% of gross vehicle weight limits while adhering to manufacturer component ratings and prohibits operation on interstate highways
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Permits 400-pound additional weight allowance for vehicles equipped with auxiliary power or idle reduction technology units with proper certification; establishes $100 annual permit fee for exempt vehicles; effective July 1, 2014
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; modifying gross vehicle weight limits. Effective date. Emergency.
Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/07/2014
4/7/2014